Manifest

Most of Montego Air Flight 828 touches down without incident, but time has leaped ahead for the people on board. Returning to a world that moved on without them, they must reassemble their lives while strange signs and collective voices hint at a hidden purpose. The tale centers on a tight knit group of passengers as they wrestle with what five years away means for relationships, careers, and the future they were promised. A sweeping puzzle unfolds, drawing the survivors into a front row seat at a larger destiny that could alter everything they believed about fate and free will.

Premiering in 2018 on NBC, Manifest was created by Jeff Rake. It uses a rotating team of directors across episodes and builds on an original premise rather than adapting existing work.

Manifest developed a devoted fan base and a social media buzz around the mystery of Flight 828. The idea that time gaps and hidden purposes can redefine a family life resonated with viewers, fueling theories and discussions long after each episode aired.

The show has drawn an audience score around 7.6 out of 10, reflecting a generally positive reaction to its mix of mystery, science fiction and family drama. It grapples with fate and free will, the ethics of prophecies, and how ordinary people cope with extraordinary events.

Manifest has not been a major award winner, though it earned nominations in various industry and fan circles during its NBC run and later streaming life.