---
title: "Manifest"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/manifest-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 79696
imdb_id: "tt8421350"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 62
runtime_minutes: 42
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 1809
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Manifest (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/manifest-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Manifest is an American supernatural drama television series created by Jeff Rake. The series premiered on NBC and centers on the passengers and crew of a commercial airliner. After a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers of Montego Air Flight 828 discover that time has passed differently for them than for the rest of the world. The series explores the consequences of this event and the deeper mystery that unfolds as the returned passengers reintegrate into society. The show features a cast including Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, and Luna Blaise. Manifest premiered on September 24, 2018, and has concluded after moving to Netflix for its final season. The series is available to stream online on various platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. The show's story follows the passengers as they face strange new realities and discover they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Passengers of a missing flight return home to discover five years have passed in mere hours."

### Why Watch
- engaging central mystery
- focus on character reintegration

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex narrative threads
- frequent plot twists
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains supernatural themes and dramatic tension suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, mysterious, dramatic, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
Manifest is an American supernatural drama created by Jeff Rake that debuted on NBC on September 24, 2018. The series follows the passengers and crew of Montego Air Flight 828, a commercial airliner that lands safely after a turbulent but routine flight, only to discover that five years have elapsed in the world while only a few hours passed for those aboard. Their loved ones had mourned their presumed death, moved on, and rebuilt their lives during the intervening period. As the returned passengers attempt to reintegrate into a society that has continued without them, they encounter a growing mystery that suggests they may have a larger purpose. The first‑season cast includes Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, and Luna Blaise. The show is classified as sci‑fi & fantasy, mystery, and drama, and carries a TV‑14 rating. Throughout season 1, the narrative explores the emotional and practical challenges of readjustment while gradually unveiling the enigmatic forces linked to the flight’s unexplained disappearance and sudden return.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 62
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 55 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jeff Rake
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC, Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Daryl Edwards** as *Robert Vance*
- **Athena Karkanis** as *Grace Stone*
- **Jack Messina** as *Cal Stone*
- **Holly Taylor** as *Angelina Meyer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Manifest?
The show follows the passengers and crew of a flight who reappear after being missing for five years.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Jeff Rake.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
The show premiered on September 24, 2018.

### Q: Where did the series air?
The series premiered on NBC and concluded on Netflix.

### Q: When did the series conclude?
The series concluded on June 2, 2023.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Manifest (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_(TV_series))
- [Manifest (TV Series 2018–2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8421350/)
- [Watch Manifest | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/80241318)
- [Manifest | Manifest Wiki | Fandom](https://manifest.fandom.com/wiki/Manifest)
- [Manifest - watch tv show streaming online](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/manifest)
- [Manifest (TV Series 2018-2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/79696-manifest)

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