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Manhattan

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A drama about the clandestine race to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, N.M., centers on a self-destructive professor who is commissioned to help lead the Manhattan Project.

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Awards

  • 2015 - Emmy - Outstanding Main Title Design - nominated

Cast & Crew See All

John Benjamin Hickey
Frank Winter
Olivia Williams
Liza Winter
Daniel Stern
Glen Babbit

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9 Shows Like For All Mankind to Watch While You Wait for Season 4

Take a trip just outside the Apple TV+ drama's orbit

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

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

A time jump, new characters, and more

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

William Petersen Joins Manhattan as Series Regular

Find out who he's playing

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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

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

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