Series synopsis
Lincoln: Divided We Stand is an American documentary drama television series that premiered on CNN on February 14, 2021. It ended on March 21, 2021. It stars Sterling K. Brown.
Narrated by Sterling K. Brown, this six-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at the remarkable and unexpected story of Abraham Lincoln by exploring his complicated inner world, seamlessly interweaving his tragic personal life with his history making political career. The series uses a mix of expert interviews, cinematic recreations, rare artifacts, and never before broadcast photos and letters to take viewers on a transcendent journey into the life and times of this iconic U.S. president.
Premise
Narrated by Sterling K. Brown, this six-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at the remarkable and unexpected story of Abraham Lincoln by exploring his complicated inner world, seamlessly interweaving his tragic personal life with his history making political career. The series uses a mix of expert interviews, cinematic recreations, rare artifacts, and never before broadcast photos and letters to take viewers on a transcendent journey into the life and times of this iconic U.S. president.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sterling K. Brown as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 14, 2021 | March 21, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rising Star Exploring the early years of Abraham Lincoln and the lesser known aspects of his life before political stardom, from his hard, frontier roots to his courtship of a complicated woman who will later push him to great political heights. |
February 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Portrait of a Leader While the issue of the expansion of slavery is tearing the country apart, Lincoln reveals how poignant oration, political savvy, and moral conviction can help a lawyer from Illinois ascend from obscurity to the White House. |
February 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
A Country On Edge Examining the beginning of Lincoln's presidency and the start of the Civil War. As the former one-term congressman prepares to take office, the South severs itself from the United States, and the country faces an unprecedented crisis. |
February 28, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CNN |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 14, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 21, 2021 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |