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?
Love this show they better not cancel it like they do with all the good shows.
Manhattan is very smartly written and will acted.I like the subject matter that the story revolves around.I look forward to season 2.
I lived and worked in Oak Ridge, TN for 11 years (68-80). Three of those years were at Y-12 facility so my interest in personal. We can’t wait for the second season. It’s a great show. John Benjamin Hickey was great in the Big C and great in Manhattan as well. We hope the show runs for a long time.
So well written and shot that I felt I was in the period looking out my window. So glad the network gets it and is taking a shot at building the audience.
This show is fantastic! It would probably do much better, as far as number of viewers, if it was streaming only. Just don’t think it’s a good network fit. Much better suited to Netflix, HBO or Showtime. it is great!!
As noted earlier Deb, check HULU http://www.hulu.com/manhattan.
Love the show I cannot wait for the second season.
My wife and I love the show. When will the new season begin?
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Awesome show please don’t cancel it
Great show! Looking forward to season 2. Acting is great- characters are developed
LOVE this show. Can’t wait for season 2!!!!!!!!
Very interesting show, looking forward to Season 2. Please advertise when Season 2 starts.
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My husband and I really like Manhattan. We are both disappointed if it is not going to continue. It has enough drama to keep us waiting and excited for the next episode.
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Looking forward to season 2. Any date for that yet?
Great show .. waiting for season Two.