Manhunt2017
Created by Andrew Sodroski, Jim Clemente
🏆 2 nominations total
The premise
Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.
Horror Vault's take
This true crime anthology series plunges into the psychological cat-and-mouse world of real-life terrorism investigations, charting the painstaking work of the agents and analysts who dedicate their lives to stopping dangerous ideologues. Each installment dissects both the hunters and the hunted, offering an unflinching look at what drives individuals toward extremism. The result is a slow-burn procedural that is as much a character study as it is a thriller.
Content: Depictions Of Terrorism, Violence, Themes Of Extremism And Radicalization
Episode Guide
S1.E1 · UNABOMPremiere7.5Aug 1, 2017 · 43 min · Dir: Greg Yaitanes
In 1995, FBI profiler Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald joins the Unabom Task Force. Fitz recommends new methods of profiling but finds no allies among the agents in charge. In 1997, Fitz is tasked with confronting Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber.
S1.E2 · Pure Wudder8.0Aug 1, 2017 · 43 min · Dir: Greg Yaitanes
When the elusive Unabomber threatens to blow up a jetliner, Fitz must determine if the threat is real. In 1997, Fitz confronts Ted for the first time.
S1.E3 · Fruit of the Poisonous Tree8.0Aug 8, 2017 · 43 min · Dir: Greg Yaitanes
Linguist Natalie Rogers helps Fitz find clues about the Unabomber's identity in the Manifesto, but their findings face skepticism at the UTF. In 1997, Ted claims he can invalidate all of the evidence against him.
S1.E4 · Publish or Perish7.7Aug 15, 2017 · 43 min · Dir: Greg Yaitanes
The Unabomber will stop bombing if his Manifesto is published. Fitz pushes for publication with S.A.C. Ackerman, who presents Fitz's argument to Attorney General Janet Reno.
S1.E5 · Abri8.0Aug 22, 2017 · 43 min · Dir: Greg Yaitanes
Fitz receives linguistic proof that Ted is the Unabomber. He tracks down Ted's brother David, who is astonished at the accuracy of Fitz's profile.
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