Manhattan
★ 7 · 2014 · 43m · Drama · War & Politics
Set against the backdrop of the greatest clandestine race against time in the history of science with the mission to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Flawed scientists and their families attempt to co-exist in a world where secrets and lies infiltrate every aspect of their lives.
Episodes
1. You Always Hurt the Ones You Love57m · A drama about the clandestine race to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, N.M., centers on a self-destructive professor who is commissioned to help lead the Manhattan Project in the series opener.
2. The Prisoner's Dilemma55m · Frank attempts to save his team, and pays the price; at the same time, the wives get creative trying to make life on the Hill more interesting.
3. The Hive46m · The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
4. Last Reasoning of Kings46m · The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
5. A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology46m · Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
6. Acceptable Limits44m · Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
7. The New World45m · Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
8. The Second Coming47m · Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
9. Spooky Action at a Distance47m · Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
10. The Understudy46m · An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
11. Tangier48m · A development overseas re-invigorates the hunt for a spy on The Hill. Charlie and Abby make a sacrifice when the plan with Frank is threatened.
12. The Gun Model46m · Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
13. Perestroika52m · Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.More Like This
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