Manifest (2018)

A plane lands five years late, and the passengers of Flight 828 must unravel a profound mystery that redefines their very existence.

Manifest - Series Information

  • Original Title: Manifest
  • First Air Year: 2018
  • Last Air Year: 2023
  • Created by: Jeff Rake
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
  • Content Rating (US): TV-14
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 42 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 4
  • Number of Episodes: 62
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: September 24, 2018 (United States - TV-14), September 24, 2018 (Germany - 16), September 24, 2018 (Australia - M), September 24, 2018 (Brazil - 12), September 24, 2018 (Mexico - B), September 24, 2018 (Spain - 12), September 24, 2018 (South Korea - 15)
  • Networks: NBC, Netflix
  • Alternative Titles: Manifiesto (MX), Manifeste (CA), 命运航班 (CN), Manifeste (FR)
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, Compari Entertainment, Universal Television, Jeff Rake Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Manifest - Plot

After landing from a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers of Montego Air Flight 828 discover five years have passed in what seemed like a few hours. As their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible.

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Manifest - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Jeff Rake

Main Cast

  • Melissa Roxburgh
  • Josh Dallas
  • J.R. Ramirez
  • Luna Blaise
  • Parveen Kaur
  • Matt Long
  • Daryl Edwards
  • Athena Karkanis
  • Jack Messina
  • Holly Taylor

Writers

  • MW Cartozian Wilson
  • Jeff Rake
  • Margaret Easley
  • Laura Putney
  • Bobak Esfarjani

Executive Producers

  • Robert Zemeckis
  • Jack Rapke

Manifest - FAQs

Where can you stream Manifest online?

Manifest is available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Netflix holds all four seasons, making it the primary destination for new viewers.

Why was Manifest cancelled and then revived on Netflix?

NBC cancelled Manifest after Season 3 in 2021 due to declining live ratings. However, the show surged to the top of Netflix's global charts after all three seasons became available on the platform, prompting Netflix to revive it for a fourth and final season, which concluded in 2023.

Does Manifest have a satisfying ending?

Season 4, Part 2 provides a definitive conclusion to the Flight 828 mystery. Creator Jeff Rake delivered the ending he had planned from the start, resolving the Death Date storyline and the passengers' fate. Fan reception was largely positive, appreciating the closure after the show's near-cancellation.

Who are the main actors in Manifest?

Manifest stars Melissa Roxburgh as Michaela Stone, Josh Dallas as Ben Stone, J.R. Ramirez as Jared Vasquez, Luna Blaise as Olive Stone, Parveen Kaur as Saanvi Bahl, Matt Long as Zeke Landon, Athena Karkanis as Grace Stone, and Holly Taylor as Angelina Meyer.

Is Manifest based on a true story?

Manifest is not based on a true story. Creator Jeff Rake conceived the fictional premise of a plane that lands years after its departure. However, some viewers have drawn loose comparisons to the 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which Rake has acknowledged as a cultural touchstone.

How many seasons and episodes does Manifest have?

Manifest ran for four seasons and 62 episodes in total. Season 1 comprised 16 episodes, Seasons 2 and 3 had 13 episodes each, and Season 4 — the final and longest season — contained 20 episodes, split into two parts on Netflix.

What is Manifest about?

Manifest follows the passengers of Montego Air Flight 828, who land to discover five years have passed during what felt like a routine flight. Facing changed lives and a world that presumed them dead, they begin experiencing mysterious callings that hint at a larger, supernatural purpose.

When did Manifest first air and what is its rating?

Manifest premiered on September 24, 2018, on NBC. The series carries a TV-14 content rating, indicating it contains material that may be unsuitable for children under 14, including moderate violence, suspenseful themes, and some mature dramatic content throughout its four-season run.

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