Series synopsis
Grant is an American war & politics documentary television series that premiered on History on May 25, 2020. It ended on May 27, 2020. It stars Justin Salinger, Carel Nel, Jason K. Ralph and Brian Heydenrych.
This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Premise
This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Justin Salinger as Ulysses S. Grant
- Carel Nel as Abraham Lincoln
- Jason K. Ralph as General Sherman
- Brian Heydenrych as Robert E. Lee
- Francis Chouler as John Rawlins
- Dianne Simpson as Julia Grant
- Nicholas Dallas as Major Lewis Merrill
- Darron Araujo as Mark Twain
Supporting cast
- Craig Jackson as General Halleck
- Daniel Fox as Colonel Charles Marshall
Guest cast
- Owen de Wet as Fred Grant
- Arthur Falko as Young Sentinel (Shiloh)
- Evan Hengst as Union Soldier (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 25, 2020 | May 27, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unlikely Hero In one of the unlikeliest stories in American history, Ulysses S. Grant rises from his humble beginnings to become the winning General in one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles. |
May 25, 2020 |
| 2 |
Lincoln's General With his back up against the wall, Ulysses S. Grant takes incredible risks, becomes Abraham Lincoln's favorite General, and prepares for an epic clash with Robert E. Lee. |
May 26, 2020 |
| 3 |
Freedom's Champion Ulysses S. Grant defeats Robert E. Lee and wins the Civil War, only to find that he will be called to duty again to serve as President during one of the most difficult times in America history. |
May 27, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 25, 2020 |
| Last aired | May 27, 2020 |
| Runtime | 80 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00:00 |