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Manifest

2018·Show
62Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.0Metacritic556.3Rotten Tomatoes72%68%
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Where to watch

Netflix

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Manifest fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Wondrous and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Mystery, faith and meaning, and family

  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Make the final connection.

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.
Supernatural MysteryFaith vs. ScienceFound Family DramaSlow-Burn ThrillerExistential QuestioningProcedural ElementsEmotional ResonanceConspiracy TheoryBinge-Worthy SerialHopeful Tragedy

Crew

Directed by:
Romeo Tirone, Michael Smith, Dean White
Written by:
MW Cartozian Wilson, Jeff Rake, Margaret Easley
Produced by:
Robert Zemeckis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Manifest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Manifest legally?

Netflix

Manifest is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Manifest worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Manifest rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Manifest have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 62 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Manifest?

Critics64
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Manifest much the same way.

When did Manifest air?

It ran from 2018 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Manifest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Manifest?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Manifest in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Manifest use?

Unresolved Sexual TensionFace–Heel TurnDark and Troubled PastAnachronistic ClueIgnorance Is BlissKarma HoudiniTalking the Monster to DeathShipper on DeckQuote MineYear Outside, Hour InsideLaser-Guided KarmaThe Atonerand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 storytelling tropes for Manifest, including Unresolved Sexual Tension, Face–Heel Turn, Dark and Troubled Past.