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Manhattan

2014 – 2015Show2 seasons23 episodesTV-14

DramaWar & Politics
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic798.0Rotten Tomatoes91%90%

A tense, melancholic drama series about history and technology.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 23 episodes · best: S1E12 "The Gun Model" 8.5

Episodes

7.8
7.8

Story

Set against the backdrop of the greatest clandestine race against time in the history of science with the mission to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Flawed scientists and their families attempt to co-exist in a world where secrets and lies infiltrate every aspect of their lives.

Feels like

  • Historical Thriller
  • Scientific Drama
  • Cold War Espionage
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Period Piece
  • Psychological Tension
  • Family Under Pressure
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Slow-Burn Mystery

Cast

24 of 84 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Thomas Schlamme, Daniel Stern, Dan Attias
Written by
Noelle Valdivia, Gideon Yago, Lila Byock
Produced by
Julie DeJoie
Music by
Jon Thor Birgisson, Alex Somers, Jeff Russo

Everyone

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Facts

July 27, 2014 · December 15, 2015 · Ended

First aired
July 27, 2014
Last aired
December 15, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 23 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Military, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Wham Line +9

  • Artistic License – Military
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Wham Line
  • Nerds Are Virgins
  • Character Death
  • Anxiety Dreams
  • Shout-Out
  • Dead Person Conversation
  • Town with a Dark Secret
  • What Did I Do Last Night?
  • Un-Confession
  • Foregone Conclusion

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Manhattan?"

Questions about Manhattan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Manhattan?

PrimeAMC+The RokuPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeLionsgate+Tubi TV

In the United States, Manhattan streams on Prime, AMC+, Lionsgate+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Manhattan worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Manhattan okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Manhattan?

16 h

About 16 hours: 23 episodes in 2 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Is Manhattan good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Manhattan use?

Artistic License – MilitaryVery Loosely Based on a True StoryWham LineNerds Are VirginsCharacter DeathAnxiety DreamsShout-OutDead Person ConversationTown with a Dark SecretWhat Did I Do Last Night?Un-ConfessionForegone Conclusionand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Military, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, and Wham Line.