Series synopsis
Lincoln's Dilemma is an American documentary television series that premiered on Apple TV on February 17, 2022. It ended on February 17, 2022. It stars Jeffrey Wright, Bill Camp and Leslie Odom Jr..
Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.
Premise
Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.
Premise: History is never made by just one.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeffrey Wright as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Bill Camp as Abraham Lincoln (voice)
- Leslie Odom Jr. as Frederick Douglass (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 17, 2022 | February 17, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Anti-Slavery Candidate As Lincoln prepares to take office, the debate over slavery pushes the country toward a civil war. |
February 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
So You See, the Man Moves Thousands of enslaved people flee north and join Union forces, tipping the scales of military power. Lincoln strategizes the path to reunification. |
February 17, 2022 |
| 3 |
A New Birth of Freedom Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation, but Black Americans like Frederick Douglass know it's a far cry from abolition. |
February 17, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 17, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 17, 2022 |
| Status | ended |