: John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle) and David Herold (Will Harrison) remain at the home of Dr. Samuel Mudd (Matt Walsh). Booth is forced to shave his "signature" mustache to evade recognition. Mary Simms (Lovie Simone), a formerly enslaved woman working for Mudd, begins to suspect the identity of their guests after finding Booth’s boot inscribed with "JWB".
: The series depicts Stanton personally leading a search of the Surratt Tavern and finding a secret room with a coded telegram from Jefferson Davis. Historical records indicate these are largely narrative inventions designed to heighten the conspiracy thriller elements. Manhunt subtitles English S01E02
: The episode mentions Booth broke his tibia , but most historical accounts (including Booth’s own diary) state he broke his fibula . Where to Watch with Subtitles : John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle) and David
: Stanton Jr. proposes the idea of a funeral train that will carry Lincoln’s body to Springfield, Illinois. Stanton approves the plan, seeing it as a way to unite the grieving nation and maintain public support for Lincoln's vision. Fact vs. Fiction Mary Simms (Lovie Simone), a formerly enslaved woman
While the series is praised for its atmosphere, it takes several historical liberties in this episode: