Manhattan: Season 2

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WGN America | Season Premiere Date: October 13, 2015

Summary: The second season finds the scientists preparing for the first detonation of the atomic weapon on July 16, 1945.

Genre(s): Drama, Science

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E10. Jupiter
Air Date: December 15, 2015
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S2:E9. Brooklyn
Air Date: December 8, 2015
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S2:E8. Human Error
Air Date: December 1, 2015

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Alan Sepinwall

Oct 13, 2015

This is a very smart show about incredibly smart people, and it's only gotten better as it's gone along. Read full review

Emily VanDerWerff

Oct 13, 2015

The series is stronger and more fully realized through four episodes of season two than it was at a comparable point in season one. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Oct 9, 2015

Manhattan returns to WGN America on Tuesday (October 13) for its second season and it hasn't made one of those leaps that might cause critics to yell into the void that this is a classic drama that viewers are missing out on, but it still features a superb and growing ensemble cast, a textured commitment to period detail, the smooth execution of some of TV's best directors and the looming potential of atomic detonation to give it all some dramatic juice. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Oct 9, 2015

In the first four episodes of Manhattan’s second season, the atomic-age drama contains quite a bit of fruitful conflict and meaty character development, all of which amp up the show’s energy level and move it into much more compelling territory. Read full review

Joanne Ostrow

Oct 12, 2015

Season 2 of Manhattan gets off to a slow start and may require catch-up work. But the high-minded story about the creators of the atom bomb soon picks up the pace. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Oct 13, 2015

In a TV world with so many choices, Manhattan is at least worth seeking out, to see if its kind of tense smartness appeals to you. Read full review

Tirdad Derakhshani

Oct 13, 2015

[A] well-executed, edge-of-your-seat drama.... It reduces a unique story to a typical genre entry.... [Shaw's] characters are ruinous, emotionally stunted creatures. Read full review

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smartt

Dec 9, 2015

I normally don't take the time to do reviews, but this is easily one of the best TV shows on right now. I'm afraid people may not be watching it because it is not a mainstream network but please do not let that stop you. Watch a few episodes and you will be hooked. Being a drama based onI normally don't take the time to do reviews, but this is easily one of the best TV shows on right now. I'm afraid people may not be watching it because it is not a mainstream network but please do not let that stop you. Watch a few episodes and you will be hooked. Being a drama based on history you already know the ultimate outcome, but it will still leave you sitting on the edge of your seat. The cast is superb and flawless and you will not be disappointed.… Expand

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kamjord

Nov 6, 2015

Love this show. Great cast and just enough historical facts to make me into a Manhattan project fact finder. Beautifully filmed. WGN America has found a winner!!

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1groomer15

Apr 10, 2016

How can his show be on the chopping block. the characters are fully formed and believable. The historic context and the well played human condition is addictive. I am disappointed in WGN that they would keep lesser shows like the "100" and toss this very smart program out

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PoeticDumpling

Oct 27, 2015

S1 laid the groundwork and delivered an above average experience, but S2 is taking it to a new level. The story feels tighter, the situations are more intriguing, the guest stars are great, and the introduction of new well known historical figures is exciting. Neve Campbell is fantastic!S1 laid the groundwork and delivered an above average experience, but S2 is taking it to a new level. The story feels tighter, the situations are more intriguing, the guest stars are great, and the introduction of new well known historical figures is exciting. Neve Campbell is fantastic! This show really is starting to feel like the caliber of both Mad Men and The Americans fused as one in a unique setting/scenario.… Expand

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shoulderoforion

Jan 14, 2016

Great show, but this season dragged at times so I took 2 points off my score, the closer we get to the bomb the more the intrigue is making strange bedfellows, we all know how this story turns out but this dramatization is keeping me very entertained, will tune in for season 3, hope theyGreat show, but this season dragged at times so I took 2 points off my score, the closer we get to the bomb the more the intrigue is making strange bedfellows, we all know how this story turns out but this dramatization is keeping me very entertained, will tune in for season 3, hope they pick up the pace.… Expand

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fereroLambo0t

Apr 23, 2016

Turned a historical show into a lecture on world peace. Loved it when it was science.. Now, it is just a "Lost" joke. Too bad.. crappy Hollywood B.S. and their agenda. Get it straight.. millions of lives were saved by dropping these bombs. Japanese were ruthless cowardly rapists, torturesTurned a historical show into a lecture on world peace. Loved it when it was science.. Now, it is just a "Lost" joke. Too bad.. crappy Hollywood B.S. and their agenda. Get it straight.. millions of lives were saved by dropping these bombs. Japanese were ruthless cowardly rapists, tortures and murderers. Innocent lives were lost unfortunately, but millions more would have died in an invasion. Ever visit the Philippines? I lives there from 1969 to 1972 and heard all of the atrocities these animals were committing. Bye Bye Manhattan.. another piece of Hollywood crap. Stick to history. Look at why things are. Look at the examples of American NOT to use this kind of force again. look at the United States leading in the desire to control these weapons.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

79

Series Overview
Season 2

80
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 13, 2015
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  S2:E10. Jupiter
  Air Date: December 15, 2015
- tbd
  S2:E9. Brooklyn
  Air Date: December 8, 2015
- tbd
  S2:E8. Human Error
  Air Date: December 1, 2015
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  S2:E7. Behold the Lord High Executioner
  Air Date: November 24, 2015
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  S2:E6. 33
  Air Date: November 17, 2015
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  S2:E5. The World of Tomorrow
  Air Date: November 10, 2015
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  S2:E4. Overlord
  Air Date: November 3, 2015
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  S2:E3. The Threshold
  Air Date: October 27, 2015
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  S2:E2. Fatherland
  Air Date: October 20, 2015
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  S2:E1. Damnation Memoriae
  Air Date: October 13, 2015
Season 1

78
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 27, 2014