Series synopsis
Abraham Lincoln is an American documentary war & politics television series that premiered on History on February 20, 2022. It ended on February 22, 2022. It stars Graham Sibley, André Jacobs, Jenny Stead and Colin Moss.
The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.
Premise
The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Graham Sibley as Abraham Lincoln
- André Jacobs as Gideon Welles
- Jenny Stead as Mary Todd Lincoln
- Colin Moss as William Seward
- Luke Tyler as John Hay
- Stefan Adegbola as Frederick Douglass
- Edward J. Pepperell as Alonzo Draper
- Doris Kearns Goodwin as Self (Commentary)
Supporting cast
- Barack Obama as Self (Commentary)
- Ted Widmer as Self (Commentary)
- Mary Frances Berry as Self (Commentary)
- Harold Holzer as Self (Commentary)
- Greg Jackson as Self (Commentary)
- Christy Coleman as Self (Commentary)
- Allen C. Guelzo as Self (Commentary)
- Richard Blackett as Self (Commentary)
- Caroline E. Janney as Self (Commentary)
- Stephen Aron as Self (Commentary)
Guest cast
- Arthur Falko as Edward Baker
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 20, 2022 | February 22, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Railsplitter Through a poverty-ridden childhood on the American frontier, Abraham Lincoln is determined to leave his mark on the world. He rises to become President of a nation on the verge of tearing itself apart. |
February 20, 2022 |
| 2 |
A President at War With the Civil War fully underway, Abraham Lincoln is forced to quickly learn how to manage a military as Commander in Chief. He comes to see only one path through the war: Emancipation. |
February 21, 2022 |
| 3 |
Saving the Union As casualties mount in the raging Civil War, Abraham Lincoln seeks a general who can end it once and for all. When the end draws near, he begins to think about what comes next for the nation and its former slaves. |
February 22, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 20, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 22, 2022 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |