Series synopsis
Manifest is an American sci-fi & fantasy mystery drama television series that premiered on NBC on September 24, 2018. It ended on June 2, 2023. It was created by Jeff Rake. It stars Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis and J.R. Ramirez.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Make the final connection.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Melissa Roxburgh as Michaela Stone
- Josh Dallas as Ben Stone
- Athena Karkanis as Grace Stone
- J.R. Ramirez as Jared Vasquez
- Luna Blaise as Olive Stone
- Jack Messina as Cal Stone
- Parveen Kaur as Saanvi Bahl
- Matt Long as Zeke Landon
Supporting cast
- Holly Taylor as Angelina Meyer
- Daryl Edwards as Robert Vance
- Ty Doran as Cal Stone
Guest cast
- Hunter Jones as Logan
- Will Tomi as Uniform Cop
- Christopher Piccione as Randall
- Lynn Marocola as NYPD Officer (uncredited)
- Ariana Jalia as Young Michaela
- Susan Pourfar as Erika
- Colin Critchley as Young Zeke
- Jim True-Frost as Rector Dave Hynes
- Erika Rolfsrud as Lead Investigator
- John Wojda as Garrison
- Thursday Farrar as Dr. Williams
- Allyson Kaye Daniel as Airline Gate Agent
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 62 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | September 24, 2018 | February 18, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 6, 2020 | April 6, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 13 | April 1, 2021 | June 10, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 20 | November 4, 2022 | June 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot When Flight 828 lands in New York, Michaela and Ben Stone and the other passengers learn that years have passed, but they haven't aged a day. They reunite with loved ones, piece together their old lives and deal with mysterious voices in their heads. |
September 24, 2018 |
| 2 |
Reentry The passengers from Flight 828 find themselves under government scrutiny as they struggle to resume their lives. Michaela is forced to confront the fact that Jared is married to her once-best friend, while Ben tries to help a fellow passenger reconnect with his son. Cal is approached by an obsessive stranger, as Grace and Olive disagree on whether or not to reveal a devastating secret. |
October 1, 2018 |
| 3 |
Turbulence Ben and Michaela investigate a shocking murder in fear that it's connected to Flight 828. Meanwhile, Ben struggles to accept the life Grace led in his absence, while Olive and Cal realize that being twins after five and a half years apart is harder than they thought. |
October 8, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fasten Your Seatbelts As the Stone family reels in the aftermath of a devastating shooting, they’re hit with their most foreboding Calling yet, sending Ben on a mission to locate two Flight 828 passengers who have mysteriously gone missing. Grace grapples with her new pregnancy, the Major attempts to tighten her grip on the unwitting Saanvi, all while the clock on the lives of the 828ers continues to tick towards zero. |
January 6, 2020 |
| 2 |
Grounded Ben forms an alliance with a student from Flight 828, whose callings either uncovered a violent crime or helped him commit one. As Saanvi strives to further her research into the death date, Grace makes a startling discovery about her pregnancy. |
January 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
False Horizon The Stone Family struggles to unlock their mysterious wave of frightening 828 callings, while the person who may be key to solving them is trapped behind bars. Meanwhile, a shocking and disturbing incident leads Grace to suspect a local mom is in danger. |
January 20, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tailfin Ben heads on an international mission with Vance to seek a clue that may finally unlock the mystery of Flight 828. An intense calling leads newlyweds Michaela and Zeke on an adventure of their own. Saanvi attempts to forget her past sins. |
April 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Deadhead A threat to the Stone family tests Michaela’s commitment to play by the rules and forces Grace to make a difficult decision. Ben enlists the aid of an old rival to save an old friend. Olive helps a new friend solve a calling that unearths a startling connection. |
April 8, 2021 |
| 3 |
Wingman While in pursuit of criminals, Michaela is sidelined by devastating news. Ben teams up with a gifted 828er to aid a young teen. As Grace confronts ancient family wounds, Olive explores ancient mythology in hopes of helping all the passengers. |
April 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Touch-and-Go While investigating a Calling, Michaela finds a mysterious stowaway. Ben clings tightly to his beliefs. Cal comes out of hiding to pursue a lead. |
November 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
All-Call Hidden voices on the black box draw Saanvi in. Cal sneaks to see an apprehended Henry. During a podcast appearance, Ben seeks help. |
November 4, 2022 |
| 3 |
High Flight Cal tries to understand his scar. A Calling leads Michaela to 828 co-pilot Amuta, who sheds light on what he saw. Ben makes an emotional connection. |
November 4, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 2018 |
| Last aired | June 2, 2023 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Ended |