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?
I LOVE this series. It is nice to watch something that is NOT a reality show! The characters are talented and I am so waiting to see what happens on season 2.
For fine ‘tuning’ Manhattan, a bunch of Los Alamos Folks had discussions following each show: scroll here to click on dates: http://www.losalamoshistory.org/manhattan_discussion_intro.htm Here’s another look into the era which you might read prior to coming for a sightseeing vacation: http://tinyurl.com/ak8x7dp How about an interesting place to stay http://tinyurl.com/3sdgsuh click on the newspaper articles. What else is there to do: http://www.nuclearmuseum.org/ http://www.visitalbuquerque.org/ Where to dine? http://www.nmgastronome.com/ I thought acting and scripting were excellent and was taken aback it never made it on the media’s radar. Is it too controversial cuz it depicted war “stuff”? Guess we should have just surrendered to… Read more »
It’s a great show. I’ve been anxiously anticipating Season 2.
Please don’t say season 2 is months and months away! Totally addicted and waiting. Manhattan is fantastic!
Terrific show. We look forward to each episode.
My family and I have followed the show from the start, we are looking forward to the next season.
I had not been aware of this show when it played originally on WGN but caught most of the first Marathon (October? 2014). I really enjoyed it and was hooked. Just watched Marathon again (27Dec2014) to catch the few episodes I had missed the first time. So very glad to hear it had been renewed for a second season. Love the true history backdrop. Wonder how much is actually true and how much is invented. John Benjamin Hickey is fantastic. Wish I knew when it will start so I can mark my calendar. I hope they’ll advertise on other cable… Read more »
I watched all of season one on hulu. I am really looking forward to season two.
We are addicted. Can’t wait for 2nd season
Ron
Had not heard of this until a couple of hours ago. I understand the entire season was played today on WGN. Hope they do this again soon, or even better, make it available On Demand. My husband and I are hooked after watching only one episode…would like to have seen the entire Season 1. We’ll be there for Season 2! Dates and times please. Thanks!
Glad to hear that this has been renewed for a second season. Great story, WONDERFUL acting. Keep ’em coming. The second season could not start soon enough.
I watched the entire season and enjoyed it very much. I would like to know how accurate it is as far as history goes. I know a little of Los Alamos and was an operator in the nuclear submarine force. The subject matter is very interesting to me.
Glad I found this series. I’ve enjoyed it greatly. So much of the Manahattan Project is shrouded in secrecy it lends itself perfectly to a historical fictional drama.
I watched the entire first season of the show, and it didn’t disappoint! I think this is one of the best shows of 2014. I anxiously await season 2
Great series. Looking forward to season 2
My adult son and I loved the new show. We both liked the characters and the writing. I think they captured the period well. I hope it continues.