Manhunt Subtitles English S01e02 [VALIDATED | 2025]

The episode picks up in the chaotic 24 hours following Lincoln's death. Key developments include:

: The episode mentions Booth broke his tibia , but most historical accounts (including Booth’s own diary) state he broke his fibula . Where to Watch with Subtitles Manhunt subtitles English S01E02

: The series depicts Stanton personally leading a search of the Surratt Tavern and finding a secret room with a coded telegram from Jefferson Davis. Historical records indicate these are largely narrative inventions designed to heighten the conspiracy thriller elements. The episode picks up in the chaotic 24

: Andrew Johnson (Glenn Morshower) is sworn in as the 17th President of the United States. A clear tension immediately forms between Johnson and Stanton, as Johnson makes it clear he does not share Lincoln’s priority for civil rights. : Stanton Jr

: Stanton Jr. proposes the idea of a funeral train that will carry Lincoln’s body to Springfield, Illinois. Stanton approves the plan, seeing it as a way to unite the grieving nation and maintain public support for Lincoln's vision. Fact vs. Fiction

: John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle) and David Herold (Will Harrison) remain at the home of Dr. Samuel Mudd (Matt Walsh). Booth is forced to shave his "signature" mustache to evade recognition. Mary Simms (Lovie Simone), a formerly enslaved woman working for Mudd, begins to suspect the identity of their guests after finding Booth’s boot inscribed with "JWB".