'Manhunt' Episode 4 Takeaway: Edwin Stanton discovers map leading to John Wilkes Booth's whereabouts

Episode 4 delves into Edwin Stanton's strategies and challenges as he seeks to capture John Wilkes Booth and bring him to justice
PUBLISHED MAR 29, 2024
A still from 'Manhunt' (@Apple TV+)
A still from 'Manhunt' (@Apple TV+)

Spoilers for ‘Manhunt’ Episode 4 on AppleTV+

WASHINGTON, DC: Apple TV+ has officially released 'Manhunt' Episode 4, continuing the gripping story of Edwin Stanton's (Tobias Menzies) pursuit of John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle), the assassin who killed President Abraham Lincoln (Hamish Linklater).

In 'Manhunt' Episode 4, Stanton dedicates all his efforts to pursuing George Sanders (Anthony Marble), seeking to unearth crucial details about the Confederate Secret Service Map.

Meanwhile, Booth is en route to reach Richmond, setting the stage for dramatic confrontations and unexpected twists in the plot.

Edwin Stanton seeks Judge's help in investigating George Sanders' financial transactions

Tobias Menzies as Edwin Stanton
Tobias Menzies as Edwin Stanton in a still from 'Manhunt' (@AppleTV+)

In 'Manhunt' Episode 4, Stanton pays a visit to the judge seeking permission to investigate Sanders' financial transactions.

Stanton suspects that Sanders may be the senior member of the Confederate Secret Service. Furthermore, he explains to the judge that Sanders is the prime suspect in the Manhattan Fire Plot. 

Stanton seeks a search warrant to investigate Sanders and conduct raids on his properties, to obtain crucial information regarding Booth's whereabouts.

The judge suggests that Stanton should start dismantling Sanders' financial network, hinting that targeting his financial resources could yield valuable information.

Edwin Stanton discovers the Confederate Secret Service Map

Edwin Stanton in a still from 'Manhunt' Episode 3 (@AppleTV+)
Edwin Stanton in a still from 'Manhunt' (@AppleTV+)

Lafayette Baker (Patton Oswalt), the detective, barges into the Gold Room on Wall Street to dismantle Sanders' financial network.

Baker threatens to freeze the assets of anyone who supports Sanders or has contributed to his political campaigns. 

Following the raid, the detective discovers that Sanders attended numerous oil investment meetings with Booth.

When Baker discloses this information to Stanton, he grows suspicious, suspecting that the oil investment served as a code for the assassination.

As the episode progresses further, Stanton meets with Sanders to inquire about Booth's whereabouts. Despite persistent questioning, Sanders maintains his denial of any knowledge regarding Booth's location.

Sanders swiftly draws his gun and aims it at Stanton. In response, Stanton, holding a handkerchief stained with blood in one hand and a pistol in the other, shoots at the glass window.

Subsequently, Detective Baker and his team barge into the room and arrest Sanders. He intended to catch Sanders with a gun aimed at Stanton. 

Following Sanders' arrest, Stanton looks into the distributor list of Sanders' summer uniform contract with a growing suspicion that the list contains the locations of the members of the Confederate Secret Service.

After finding the shipping list, Stanton deciphers the map ultimately revealing the secret routes used by the Confederate Secret Service agents.

Stanton believes that following this route will ultimately lead him to Booth. Will Stanton be able to capture Booth? Only time will tell.

'Manhunt' Episode 4 is now streaming on AppleTV+

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