February 17th 2025.
Fans have recently been rediscovering a series that was long forgotten, but has now been added to Amazon Prime Video. The show, called Manhattan, has been captivating viewers and causing them to cancel their social plans just to binge-watch it over the weekend. The historical drama, which tells the story of Oppenheimer and the creation of the first atomic bomb, has been a hit with subscribers since both seasons were made available on the streaming platform.
The TV show follows the lives of scientists and their families living at a commune in Los Alamos, New Mexico during the time when Project Y, the codename for the creation of the atomic bomb, was being carried out. While the show is based on true events, it does take some creative liberties and does not claim to be historically accurate. However, it does feature real-life figures such as head scientist Robert Oppenheimer, played by Daniel London. Other notable cast members include Rachel Brosnahan as Abby, the wife of fictional scientist Dr. Charlie Isaacs, Olivia Williams as botanist Dr. Liza Winter, and David Harbour as fictional bomb design scientist Dr. Reed Akley.
Despite being a critical success, Manhattan flew under the radar since its debut in 2014. However, viewers have recently been raving about it on Google, praising its high-quality acting, well-written dialogue, and clever situations. Many have also noted that it was helpful to watch the series before watching Christopher Nolan's film, Oppenheimer.
One viewer, Klayton Von Kluge, commented, "I think this is a well-done and entertaining series. The actors are well-cast and the acting is of very high quality. Well worth a watch for its clever situations and entertainment value." Another fan, Mike Dellamaria, described the show as "dripping with WWII atmosphere" and praised its ability to capture the polarities of war. Elly Ramzy added, "One of the best shows I have seen. Too bad it was cancelled."
Manhattan features a blend of fictional and real-life characters and tells the story of Oppenheimer long before Nolan's film. Anoush Voskanian called it "the most incredible series" and proclaimed that it should be told as a true story. However, despite its critical success, the show was cancelled in 2016 by WGN America due to low ratings.
But it's not the only historical drama that viewers can look forward to. A Thousand Blows, a new series written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is coming to Disney Plus on Friday. Set in Victorian London in the 1880s, the show follows the lives of characters involved in illegal underground boxing and masterful criminal plans. When asked about comparisons to Peaky Blinders, Knight said, "I try to make everything that I do stand alone and be itself." He also teased that the show is about people who are trying to be respectable, but end up doing bad things to get there.
Manhattan and A Thousand Blows are just two examples of the high-quality historical dramas that are now available for streaming. With captivating storylines and talented actors, these shows are sure to keep viewers entertained for hours. Manhattan can currently be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, while A Thousand Blows will be available on Disney Plus starting Friday.
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