Synopsis
A conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history. This is the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination—as the fate of the country hangs in the balance.
Episodes
Season 11
PilotPresident Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.57m2
Post-mortemFacing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.60m3
Let the Sheep FleeThe hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.55m4
The Secret LineStanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.54m5
A Man of DestinyPresident Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.44m6
UselessStanton gets a win, but not the way he wanted. He plans for the conspirators' trial, which he must conquer to keep Lincoln's legacy alive.56m7
The Final ActRisking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.57m
PilotPresident Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.57m2Post-mortemFacing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.60m3Let the Sheep FleeThe hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.55m4The Secret LineStanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.54m5A Man of DestinyPresident Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.44m6UselessStanton gets a win, but not the way he wanted. He plans for the conspirators' trial, which he must conquer to keep Lincoln's legacy alive.56m7The Final ActRisking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.57mCast
