Summary
- Apple TV+ has found success in science fiction, but now it aims to dominate the American history genre with shows like Manhunt and Franklin.
- By expanding into American history, Apple TV+ has the opportunity to attract new viewers and increase its subscriber count.
- The star power of actors like Tobias Menzies in Manhunt and Michael Douglas in Franklin adds to the potential success of these shows and could solidify Apple TV+'s position as a leading provider in the new genre.
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Part of the success of Apple TV+ came from its original science fiction projects, which make up some of shows coming to Apple TV+ in 2024. While it will continue its domination of science fiction, Apple TV+ could take control of another genre thanks to two exciting shows. The platform found success by looking to the future with science fiction, but now it is poised to replicate that by delving into the past.
2 Of Apple TV+'s Most Exciting 2024 Shows Are American History
Apple TV+ seems to have set its sights on American history as a new genre to dominate thanks to two shows. Manhunt is set to depict the aftermath of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and dive into a conspiracy surrounding his killer, John Wilkes Booth. Another show, Franklin, will show how Benjamin Franklin secured an alliance with during the American Revolution. The shows already look fantastic, and Manhunt and Franklin could be Apple TV+'s first steps towards taking control of the American history genre while growing the whole platform at the same time.
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How Manhunt & Franklin Could Help Grow Apple TV's Success
Apple TV+ has enjoyed recent success with science fiction and other shows, but its subscriber count is still low. Manhunt and Franklin could be the key to drawing in new viewers. While Apple TV+ has had several successful original sci-fi shows, they only appeal to fans of science fiction. Introducing new American history shows gives Apple TV+ a prime opportunity to draw in fans of a completely different genre, which would bolster its numbers.
If the genre alone doesn't draw in new viewers, the shows' casts could. Manhunt stars Tobias Menzies, who has already won an Emmy and appeared on other successful shows like Game of Thrones and The Crown. Similarly, Franklin also has impressive star power, with Oscar-winner Michael Douglas taking the role of Benjamin Franklin. The new shows seem to have all the ingredients for success, and they could indicate that Apple TV+ will be the biggest name in a new genre.
Manhunt's first two episodes will be available on March 15, and Franklin's first three episodes will premiere on April 12, both on Apple TV+.
