Manhunt

Synopsis

Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.

First Air Date: 2017-08-01

Last Air Date: 2020-02-03

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: Andrew Sodroski, Jim Clemente, Tony Gittelson

Networks: Discovery, Spectrum

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Top Cast

Cameron Britton as Richard Jewell
Carla Gugino as Kathy Scruggs
Jack Huston as Eric Rudolph
Arliss Howard as Earl Embry
Ness Bautista as Joe Holliwell
Gethin Anthony as Jack Brennan
Kelly Jenrette as Stacey Knox
Judith Light as Bobi Jewell
Joe Fishel as FBI Agent
Paul Bettany as Ted Kaczynski

Seasons

Unabomber (2017)

Follow Jim Fitzgerald, the FBI agent who tracked down Ted Kaczynski, aka the “Unabomber,” and brought him to justice through his expertise in profiling and linguistics.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: UNABOM (2017-08-01)

In 1995, FBI profiler Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald joins the Unabom Task Force. Fitz recommends new methods of profiling but finds no allies among the agents in charge. In 1997, Fitz is tasked with confronting Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber.
Ep. 2: Pure Wudder (2017-08-01)

When the elusive Unabomber threatens to blow up a jetliner, Fitz must determine if the threat is real. In 1997, Fitz confronts Ted for the first time.
Ep. 3: Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (2017-08-08)

Linguist Natalie Rogers helps Fitz find clues about the Unabomber's identity in the Manifesto, but their findings face skepticism at the UTF. In 1997, Ted claims he can invalidate all of the evidence against him.
Ep. 4: Publish or Perish (2017-08-15)

The Unabomber will stop bombing if his Manifesto is published. Fitz pushes for publication with S.A.C. Ackerman, who presents Fitz's argument to Attorney General Janet Reno.
Ep. 5: Abri (2017-08-22)

Fitz receives linguistic proof that Ted is the Unabomber. He tracks down Ted's brother David, who is astonished at the accuracy of Fitz's profile.
Ep. 6: Ted (2017-08-29)

In a letter to his brother, Ted recounts the key events from his past that informed his decision to engage in terrorist activities.
Ep. 7: Lincoln (2017-09-05)

Fitz races to find a linguistic connection that will secure an arrest warrant while the FBI closes in on Ted's cabin in Montana.
Ep. 8: USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski (2017-09-12)

When Ted fails to have the evidence against him invalidated, Fitz makes one last appeal to him to plead guilty.