Though its viewership has been quite small, Manahattan has been renewed for a second season on WGN America. The period TV show’s first season finale airs this Sunday night.
Set in 1943, Manhattan follows the residents of a secret town of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Hidden away by the federal government, scientists live there with their families while they work to build the world’s first atomic bomb. The cast includes John Benjamin Hickey, Olivia Williams, Alexia Fast, Ashley Zukerman, Rachel Brosnahan, Daniel Stern, Katja Herbers, Christopher Denham, Harry Lloyd, Michael Chernus, Eddie Shin, Daniel London, and Mark Moses.
The 11 episodes that have aired so far have averaged a 0.08 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 420,000 viewers. The cable channel is still very new to producing their own scripted series so likely has low expectations at this point.
What do you think? Do you like the Manhattan TV show? Do you plan to watch season two?
The emulation of real people in past and current writer’s circles was/is a little too personal. A skinny, brown-haired, ‘Polish-Jewish’ prodigy-protagonist played by a Australian-tainted Jew from Santa Monica named ‘Ashley’? Why? Just to irritate me? He is a doppelgänger of an old boyfriend. The overall product is not as captivating as Mad Men, Battlestar Galactica (the new one) or Game of Thrones, etc. Indeed, it was slow to start. Character development and plot improved somewhat, but the science and education aspect of it all was underwhelming. They could do so much more to educate viewers while story-telling. Alas, it’s… Read more »
Best new show of 2014. Can’t wait for more.
One of the better shows worth watching. We live in New Mexico and have seen what Los Alamos is today. We are also aware of the true history because we know people that grew up there during THE GREAT RACE. The show is about as close to the truth as hollywood can get it and still be entertaining. It is still a historical fiction piece that rings true.
Like it a lot. Will definitely watch 2nd season. One of my favorites along with NCIS, Blue Bloods and Walking Dead.
Great show. I personally rank it up with Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead
Love the series, when can we see more?
Compelling show. I just finished watching the 13 hour marathon in 2 days. Can’t wait for the 2nd season!
a well written show just like breaking bad .it will catch on if promoted properly. excellent cast and story. do not dump this gem too soon……. must give it a chance
A most excellent show in all respects. I will definitely be watching Season 2.
Outside of regular shows on Fox News, “Manhattan” is the only thing on TV that I make plans to watch each week. Can’t WAIT for season 2!!!
Great show. It is a challlange to follow.
Absolutely fantastic show! Relieved it has been renewed for another season. Been watching it on Hulu and it has been well worth it!
I love the show, I have been watching it on hulu.
Best Show on TV . . . the producers actually make the assumption that there is intelligent life on the other side of the TV screen!
Like most intelligent, good series, I didn’t expect this one to survive, so I am more than pleased to learn that there will be a second season.