Manhunt is righteous, ambitious, and trying much too hard
AppleTV+’s adaptation of James L. Swanson’s Lincoln-assassination book is well acted and well meant; why doesn’t it work better?
AppleTV+’s adaptation of James L. Swanson’s Lincoln-assassination book is well acted and well meant; why doesn’t it work better?
Big stars (Kris Kristofferson! Madeleine Stowe!), good pacing, and a noirish sensibility still don’t quite add up.
Our overseas correspondent says ITV’s latest true crime, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, starring Toby Jones, is worth a look.