The new groundbreaking four-part documentary Lincoln’s Dilemma premieres on Friday, February 18, on Apple TV+. Narrated by Jeffrey Wright, the series compares diverse perspectives on President Abraham Lincoln’s journey to end slavery. In addition to Wright, Lincoln’s Dilemma features the voices of Bill Camp as Abraham Lincoln and Leslie Odom Jr. as Frederick Douglass. With insights form journalists, educators, and Lincoln scholars, the series, based on historian David S. Reynolds’ award-winning book, Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times, pairs these insights with rare archival material to create a nuanced look into the complicated man. It also gives voice to the narratives of enslaved peoples, creating a more complete and nuanced view of America at the time of the Civil War. Read on to learn more about how to watch.
- When Does Lincoln’s Dilemma Premiere: Lincoln’s Dilemma premieres on Friday, February 18.
- Where Can You Watch Lincoln’s Dilemma: Lincoln’s Dilemma is exclusively available on Apple TV+ (1-week-free-trial).
Where You Can Watch Lincoln’s Dilemma
Lincoln’s Dilemma will debut on the Apple TV+ streaming service beginning February 18. (Apple TV Plus shouldn’t be confused with the Apple TV streaming device.) The service costs $9.99 per month after a 7-day free trial. There is no long-term commitment, and you can cancel at any time. You may be worried if you don’t have an Apple device, but fear not. The Apple TV+ app is supported on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iPod Touch, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, VIZIO Smart TVs, Sony Smart TVs, and more. For more information on this streaming service, check out our review of Apple TV+.
