: Critical witnesses and conspirators are apprehended. Louis Weichmann provides information leading to the arrest of his landlady, Mary Surratt (Carrie Lazar). During her interrogation, a blood-stained Lewis Powell (Spencer Treat Clark) arrives at her boardinghouse and is arrested after a struggle with Thomas Eckert.
While the series is praised for its atmosphere, it takes several historical liberties in this episode: Manhunt subtitles English S01E02
: The episode mentions Booth broke his tibia , but most historical accounts (including Booth’s own diary) state he broke his fibula . Where to Watch with Subtitles : Critical witnesses and conspirators are apprehended
: John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle) and David Herold (Will Harrison) remain at the home of Dr. Samuel Mudd (Matt Walsh). Booth is forced to shave his "signature" mustache to evade recognition. Mary Simms (Lovie Simone), a formerly enslaved woman working for Mudd, begins to suspect the identity of their guests after finding Booth’s boot inscribed with "JWB". While the series is praised for its atmosphere,
The episode picks up in the chaotic 24 hours following Lincoln's death. Key developments include:
: Andrew Johnson (Glenn Morshower) is sworn in as the 17th President of the United States. A clear tension immediately forms between Johnson and Stanton, as Johnson makes it clear he does not share Lincoln’s priority for civil rights.