John Benjamin Hickey

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Plano, Texas, United States

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Actor

The Good Fight Gets Chatty About Online Speech

The firm matches wits with a Milo Yiannopoulos-esque troll

Sun, Mar 19, 2017

The Good Fight Gets Chatty About Online Speech

The Good Fight Takes on Trump -- and SVU

Diane makes a case for law and order

Sun, Mar 12, 2017

The Good Fight Takes on Trump -- and SVU

Manhattan: Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Explosive Season 2

A time jump, new characters, and more

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Manhattan: Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Explosive Season 2

Watch My Show: Manhattan's Sam Shaw Answers Our Showrunner Survey

WGN America's critically acclaimed drama Manhattan, about the birth of the atomic bomb, presumably ends its freshman season this Sunday with at least a metaphorical bang. The show, which just landed a second season order, hails from executive producer Sam Shaw, who's become a bit of an expert when it comes to period pieces.

Fri, Oct 17, 2014

Watch My Show: Manhattan's Sam Shaw Answers Our Showrunner Survey

Is WGN America's Manhattan a Blast? 4 Reasons to Watch the Atomic Drama

Up and atom! It's time to discuss WGN America's latest original series Manhattan. Set in 1943, Manhattan follows a sequestered group of physicists racing to develop the first atomic bombs during World War II. Right now, you're probably worried there isn't room on your DVR for another slow-paced historical drama, but don't let that cloud your judgment. Manhattan easily earns a series pass for the way it blends scientific and political suspense with the project's emotional fallout on the scientists and their nuclear families. 

Fri, Jul 25, 2014