Manifest -

Premise: “Manifest” revolves around the enigmatic occurrence experienced by the passengers and crew of Montego Air Flight 828. Despite experiencing a bit of turbulence during their flight, they land to discover the world has aged five years while they haven’t aged a day. As they reintegrate into society, they start to realize that their presence back in the world might not be an accident, and many of them begin to experience guiding voices and visions that hint at a larger mystery.

Main Central Characters:

Michaela Stone (Melissa Roxburgh): A police officer with a complicated past, she grapples with her newfound reality while trying to decipher the meaning of her visions and “callings.”
Ben Stone (Josh Dallas): Michaela’s brother and an academic by profession. He’s deeply analytical and becomes obsessed with unraveling the mystery of Flight 828, especially since his son, Cal, was on the same flight.
Cal Stone (Jack Messina): Ben’s son, who was diagnosed with leukemia before the flight. His return provides a second chance for treatment, but he also possesses a deep connection to the plane’s mysteries.
Saanvi Bahl (Parveen Kaur): A medical researcher and a fellow passenger, she plays a crucial role in understanding the medical anomalies tied to the passengers.

Themes: “Manifest” delves into the realms of faith versus science, destiny versus free will, and the nature of time. Through its intricate plot, the series also touches on family dynamics, love, loss, and the idea of second chances. The narrative continuously toys with the concept of interconnectedness and the idea that everything happens for a reason.

Critical Consensus and Rating: Rating: 3.5/5 While “Manifest” was lauded for its unique premise and compelling mysteries, some critics felt the narrative occasionally meandered, with plotlines introduced and then abandoned. The show, however, has garnered a dedicated fanbase drawn to its supernatural elements and the ever-deepening enigma of Flight 828.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating: TV-14 for its suspenseful themes, some intense scenes, and mild language.

Original Broadcast Details: Aired on: NBC Years: 2018-2021. Netflix picked up the series and premiered new episodes from 2022-2023.