Manhattan

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Season 2
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
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  1. PoeticDumpling
    Oct 27, 2015
    9
    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 asS1 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
  2. smartt
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    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 on history you already know the ultimate outcome, but it will still leave you sitting on the edge ofI 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
  3. shoulderoforion
    Jan 14, 2016
    7
    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 they pick up the pace.
  4. kamjord
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    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!!
  5. 1groomer15
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    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
  6. fereroLambo0t
    Apr 23, 2016
    0
    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, tortures and murderers. Innocent lives were lost unfortunately, but millions more would have died in anTurned 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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#9 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Oct 13, 2015
    80
    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.
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  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Oct 13, 2015
    90
    The series is stronger and more fully realized through four episodes of season two than it was at a comparable point in season one.
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  3. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    Oct 13, 2015
    50
    [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.
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