The hunt for Lincoln's killer is reduced to a boring US history lesson

Manhunt, Apple TV+ review: the hunt for Lincoln’s killer is reduced to a plodding US history lesson. Solid performances from Brits Anthony Boyle and Tobias Menzies, but this tale about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln is hackneyed fare.

The historical drama about the search for the US president's assassin takes itself very seriously indeed. But the astonishing performances make it all worthwhile. The astonishing performances are all worth the effort to make the film worthwhile. It is almost as exhausting as tracking down Abraham Lincoln's killer yourself.

A new series tells the lesser-known aspects of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the pursuit of his killer, John Wilkes Booth. 'Manhunt' will be available on Apple TV+ on Friday at 9 p.m. ET on CNN.com/Heroes.