What is the New Show Manhattan About?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a new TV show called "Manhattan" which focuses on the Manhattan Project. The show has two 't's in the title to avoid offending sensitive New Yorkers. The conversation also mentions the IMDB and Wikipedia pages for the show and the real Manhattan Project for historical context. The trailer for the show mentions using the power source of stars to create a bomb, which the speaker finds problematic as the Manhattan Project was concerned with building a fission bomb, not a fusion one.
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Hey there,

I just saw the first episode of a new show called "Manhattan".

It is about the Manhatan Project.. Imdb link here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3231564/

Discuss
 
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Its Manhattan with two 't's for sensitive New Yorkers...

and here's what wikipedia has so far:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_(TV_series )

and the real one for historical context:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_Project

There's a lot of good info there.
 
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I heard in the trailer some quote about using the power source of stars to create a bomb. I am bothered by this statement as the Manhattan project was concerned with building a fission bomb while stars are powered by fusion.
 
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jedishrfu said:
Its Manhattan with two 't's for sensitive New Yorkers...

and here's what wikipedia has so far:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_(TV_series )

and the real one for historical context:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_Project

There's a lot of good info there.

Did I have my title with one T? If so, someone fixed it already, nice!
 
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DataGG said:
Did I have my title with one T? If so, someone fixed it already, nice!

It was in your second sentence...
 

What is "New Show - Manhattan" about?

"New Show - Manhattan" is a television series that follows the lives of scientists and their families as they work on the Manhattan Project, a top-secret mission to develop the first atomic bomb during World War II.

Who stars in "New Show - Manhattan"?

The main cast of "New Show - Manhattan" includes John Benjamin Hickey, Olivia Williams, Daniel Stern, and Ashley Zukerman, among others.

Is "New Show - Manhattan" historically accurate?

While the show is based on real events and characters from the Manhattan Project, it does take some creative liberties and may not be entirely historically accurate.

What themes are explored in "New Show - Manhattan"?

The show delves into themes such as loyalty, betrayal, ambition, and the moral implications of scientific advancement. It also touches on issues of secrecy, patriotism, and the impact of war on individuals and society.

How many seasons of "New Show - Manhattan" are there?

"New Show - Manhattan" ran for two seasons, with a total of 23 episodes. It originally aired on WGN America from 2014 to 2015.

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