'Manhunt' Episode 4 Takeaway: John Wilkes Booth and David Herold begin their journey to Richmond

'Manhunt' Episode 4 centers on the escape of John Wilkes Booth and David Herold
UPDATED APR 1, 2024
A still from 'Manhunt' (@AppleTV+)
A still from 'Manhunt' (@AppleTV+)

Spoilers for ‘Manhunt’ Episode 4 on AppleTV+

WASHINGTON, DC: Apple TV+ has officially released Episode 4 of 'Manhunt,' which centers on David Herold (Will Harrison) and John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle) as they flee from authorities.

Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies) ramps up his pursuit to apprehend Booth. He pays a visit to the judge, probing for any possible link between George Sanders ( Anthony Marble) and a $500 wire transfer to Booth.

Detective Lafayette Baker (Patton Oswalt) conducts a raid on Sanders' residence in search of clues about Booth's whereabouts.

Edwin Stanton finds the Confederate Secret Service Map in Episode 4

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

Stanton leaves no stone unturned in his relentless pursuit to discover Booth's whereabouts.

He examines the distributor list of Sanders' summer uniform contract and discovers significant clues that could potentially unravel the mystery surrounding Booth's escape.

After decoding the map hidden within the shipping list of Sanders' summer uniform contract, Stanton uncovers a network of routes and safe houses used by the key members of the Confederate Secret Service (CSS), individuals who are likely to possess knowledge about Booth's whereabouts.

John Wilkes Booth and David Herold devise plan to reach Richmond

John Wilkes Booth and David Herold discuss the contents and significance of Booth's diary in 'Manhunt' Episode 4 (AppleTV+)
A still from 'Manhunt' Episode 4 (@AppleTV+)

As the pursuit intensifies in 'Manhunt' Episode 4, Booth and Herold find refuge in the dense woods. They devise a plan to evade capture and make their way to Richmond. 

As the episode unfolds, they discuss the significance of Booth's diary. Herold suggests that Booth's diary will serve as his legacy, implying that it may contain crucial details about the assassination plan targeting President Abraham Lincoln.

Herold asks Booth about his childhood, leading Booth to recount a game he used to play with his sister where they would give command performances to his father's young slaves.

The episode concludes with Booth and David finally putting their plan into action as they make their way to Richmond, Virginia. Boarding a small boat, they begin rowing towards their intended destination.

Will Booth's daring journey to Richmond be successful, or will the relentless pursuit by authorities bring his escape to an end?

‘Manhunt’ Episode 4 is now streaming on Apple TV+

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