Lincoln: Divided We Stand (2021)

Name: Lincoln: Divided We Stand
Genre: Biography, Documentary, History
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Sterling K. Brown

Biography · Documentary · History

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.

IMDb rating: 7.7 (403 votes)
Episode average: 8.3 +0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Sterling K. Brown Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

8.28 avg 6 episodes 8.0 → 8.1 42 min avg

Consistent

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Rising Star	8.0	34
2	Portrait of a Leader	8.4	32
3	A Country on Edge	8.4	25
4	A Proclamation	8.3	25
5	Dogs of War	8.5	21
6	Hope, Tragedy, & The New Normal	8.1	20