Manhattan (TV series)

Manhattan
GenrePeriod drama
Created bySam Shaw
Starring
ComposersJónsi & Alex[1]
Zoë Keating
Jeff Russo[2]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes23 (list of episodes)
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Production
Executive producers
Production locationNew Mexico
Running time44–57 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkWGN America
ReleaseJuly 27, 2014 (2014-07-27) –
December 15, 2015 (2015-12-15)
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Manhattan (sometimes styled MANH(A)TTAN) is an American drama television series based on the project of the same name that produced the first atomic weapons. While some historical figures appear in Manhattan, most characters are fictional, and the show is not intended to maintain historical accuracy.[4]

The show was the first drama production for WGN America since the revival of Tribune's production arm as Tribune Studios.[5] The series premiered on WGN America on July 27, 2014. The series earned critical acclaim throughout its run, but failed to secure adequate ratings. As a result, it was canceled on February 2, 2016, after its second season, becoming the first WGN America original series to be canceled.[6]

  1. ^ Gallo, Phil (April 22, 2014). "Sigur Rós Front Man Jónsi and Alex Somers to Score New Show 'Manhattan'". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  2. ^ "Jeff Russo & Zoe Keating to Score WGN America's 'Manhattan' Season 2". Film Music Reporter. September 10, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (October 14, 2014). "WGN America Renews 'Manhattan' for Season 2". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  4. ^ Keveney, Bill (May 15, 2014). "Take a first look at WGN America's 'Manhattan' cast". USA Today. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  5. ^ Graser, Marc (November 29, 2013). "How Matt Cherniss is Building Provocative New Worlds for WGN America". Variety. Retrieved March 10, 2016. "Salem" is a co-production with 20th Century Fox TV's cable arm Fox 21, while "Manhattan" will be produced through Tribune Studios, ...
  6. ^ Gettell, Oliver (February 3, 2016). "Manhattan canceled after two seasons". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 3, 2016.