Manifest

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 62
  3. Negative: 11 out of 62
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  1. AlaskanLost
    Apr 11, 2019
    3
    The acting is terrible. I had zero emotion because the actors did not have any themselves. In my opinion the majority of each episode is so much filler that it seems to drag on and I found myself reading my phone or playing with the cat and not watching the episode. The drama seemed so forced and I also found myself rolling my eyes a lot saying "stop" to several things I saw. This showThe acting is terrible. I had zero emotion because the actors did not have any themselves. In my opinion the majority of each episode is so much filler that it seems to drag on and I found myself reading my phone or playing with the cat and not watching the episode. The drama seemed so forced and I also found myself rolling my eyes a lot saying "stop" to several things I saw. This show could be just beyond amazing. The casting was good just not their acting. I don't know how to explain it. Maybe they don't act well off of each other or something. It was just emotionally flat. I hope there is a season 2 but if the first two episodes are like the first, in respect to the acting and just boring dialog, then I'll check out and stop watching because the series is giving me nothing to grab on to… Expand
  2. CalvinWheatley
    Nov 21, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When this show first started I couldn't get enough of it but who would have thought that only 5 or 6 episodes in it would have already "jumped the shark".

    The whole concept was so much fun and I sure can't get enough of the beautiful Josh Dallas but actually it was his character that has put a halt on my enthusiasm I once had for this new show. I could buy everything they were dishing out until (I don't think this is a spoiler but I'll check the box anyway) Ben Stone (Josh Dallas) obtains a job at which he is extremely over qualified (or so the story goes) to delve into the goings-on of a evil corporation that has its fingers in the lives and happenings of the passengers. A corporation that is so powerful it seems to be able to run circles around the government and (yawn) experiment on the poor victims of Montego Air Flight 828.

    When Ben hung around the office of his new job waiting for his opportunity to tap into the corporations files I turned off the show. That was it for me. I think this series has gone the route of irreversible silliness and that makes me sad because I really did like it.    … Expand
  3. hornysoul
    Oct 4, 2018
    8
    A série é uma combinação de "Lost" com "This Is Us", mas, na minha opinião, tem a sua própria história para contar. A maneira como a série usará a dinâmica das personagens e as suas relações parece ser intrigante e, com certeza, terei interesse em ver como esse mistério se desenrolará ao longo do tempo.
  4. AvidViewer68
    Oct 21, 2018
    8
    Very interesting series. Good casting, with the exception of Michaela Stone, played by Melissa Roxburgh, whom I cannot look at because all I see are EYEBROWS. Outside of that, looking forward to solving the mystery, hopefully without anyone else dying.
  5. bhadfield
    Oct 5, 2018
    5
    Hilariously bad. I can't look away and funny is funny so that helps the score. By way of example, the authorities go through the plane in HASMAT suits but they've already released all the passengers into the general public. The fun continues.
  6. Rjallen1
    Sep 26, 2018
    6
    They could spend some time developing the characters, instead of jumping right to...plane ...and oh its the future. you have a whole season and you did that in the first 5 minutes. Give us an hour of whose's who and then have the dramatic event, could have left the last line being, you took off in 2013 and its now 2018... gives us a reason to watch, the second show... to many shows nowThey could spend some time developing the characters, instead of jumping right to...plane ...and oh its the future. you have a whole season and you did that in the first 5 minutes. Give us an hour of whose's who and then have the dramatic event, could have left the last line being, you took off in 2013 and its now 2018... gives us a reason to watch, the second show... to many shows now these days do not give us the opportunity to get to know the character... that's why This is Us, is so popular, it's going on season 3 and we are still learning things about them.… Expand
  7. Kalu
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    It has captivated me enough to want to see how the episodes evolve. There are similarities to other programmes I have seen in the past however I do feel some elements of the program brings forth its own signature.
  8. erom1943
    Oct 4, 2018
    4
    An excellent storyline and concept for a TV series. Unfortunately, the execution is poor, and the acting is mediocre at best. Like "Lost", the paranormal concept in this show offers unlimited plots and twists to capture our fancy. However, in order to make this type show somewhat believable, you need to create a realistic approach to facts and details. They have not done that here.
    In    An excellent storyline and concept for a TV series. Unfortunately, the execution is poor, and the acting is mediocre at best. Like "Lost", the paranormal concept in this show offers unlimited plots and twists to capture our fancy. However, in order to make this type show somewhat believable, you need to create a realistic approach to facts and details. They have not done that here.
    In the initial sequences, they show the cockpit and instrument panel of the aircraft, with three columns of engine gauges. They later show the plane as a two engine aircraft. Furthermore, the pilot says they have 191 people on board. The aircraft shown was an older model plane, that would not hold more than 150 people. These are small details, but ones that could have been easily corrected. Lack of attention to detail will likely doom this show for me.    … Expand
  9. CopiousPuppy
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    I really enjoyed episode one. Thought it'd focus more on the drama the passengers will have to face while returning to their lives back home, but there's much more of a supernatural (not the show) element to it than I'd expected. Sure, it reminds you of Lost at certain parts, but by the end you realize that it's different. I feel that it set up a good start for now, especially withI really enjoyed episode one. Thought it'd focus more on the drama the passengers will have to face while returning to their lives back home, but there's much more of a supernatural (not the show) element to it than I'd expected. Sure, it reminds you of Lost at certain parts, but by the end you realize that it's different. I feel that it set up a good start for now, especially with introducing its supernatural aspect. The struggles that our characters will go through are as you'd expect, in a good way that's not too obvious.

    Has a lot of potential and suggest that people who are interested in it try it out!    … Expand
  10. Lexpor
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    I loved the show. It had me glued to the screen. The supernatural aspect is great. I thought the actors were good.I will be looking forward to episode 2
  11. Gletok
    Sep 29, 2018
    7
    The plot immediately reminded me of the French TV series Les Revenants (The Returned) and its recycled American version of the same name. In it, some people are basically dead but they return back as zombies. They don't know that yet immediately, only through the course of the series they realize, that besides being back, to everyone's surprise, they also lost their normalcy and becameThe plot immediately reminded me of the French TV series Les Revenants (The Returned) and its recycled American version of the same name. In it, some people are basically dead but they return back as zombies. They don't know that yet immediately, only through the course of the series they realize, that besides being back, to everyone's surprise, they also lost their normalcy and became zombies. If it is indeed a copy of the concept the French used first, then it means, it is typical timing for the zombie drama released close to Halloween time.… Expand
  12. PaulyD
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    This show is super dope! It reminds me of Lost meets Heroes. One of the best new dramas this year. The plot is amazing as well as the characters and the mystery that's going on! This show I can tell is going to develop into something great! Very impressed with this new show! If you are looking for a sci fi mystery than this is a must watch for you!
  13. ekwcawaew
    Sep 26, 2018
    3
    The acting and dialogue is almost comically bad. I was looking forward to the show because of the interesting concept, alas.
  14. Ravivenk
    Sep 30, 2018
    3
    Cheesy acting and teleplay mar an intriguing (although unoriginal) shell. It's soap-opera worthy in its sappiness (which Lost never was) and the story-telling leaves us wanting less, not more.
  15. Aryaman
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Yes, it definitely feels a bit like Lost but in my opinion, it does have its own story to tell. The way the show hints at how it will use character dynamics and their relations looks intriguing and I will continue to watch the mystery unfold as it goes along.
  16. brobot29
    Sep 25, 2018
    7
    i know lots of people were looking forward to this but i gotta say this is a show that really disappointed i mean really the story was bland the language was foul and everything in between nothing was really that good about this show i mean i tried to like it i really did and im gonna keep watching and i just cant see it lasting very long nbc had a flop this time
  17. Bigbro
    Oct 21, 2018
    7
    Ok this was a show I just tried due to hype and I was not very impressed everything from using gd word to weak plot it just didn't impress I'm sorry I know people love this show but it just was not for me I am missing what's so damn great about this show I can't get it
  18. goggomobile
    Sep 25, 2020
    7
    I'm intrigued by the mystery, supernatural themes and I'm curious where it will go. The drama isn't soapy or over the top, which is nice, of course there's some Government involvement as well but it's not clear at this stage. I'm hoping once its shown what caused the 5 1/2 year jump I won't be disappointed. If you like what I've mentioned and recall enjoying the twilight zone, I suggestI'm intrigued by the mystery, supernatural themes and I'm curious where it will go. The drama isn't soapy or over the top, which is nice, of course there's some Government involvement as well but it's not clear at this stage. I'm hoping once its shown what caused the 5 1/2 year jump I won't be disappointed. If you like what I've mentioned and recall enjoying the twilight zone, I suggest you watch it and make up your own mind, hopefully you'll agree with me.… Expand
  19. ldelvall
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Love the show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!please NBC renew for season 2 cannot wait. Season 1 was left with more questions than answers what a cliffhanger. Need to see what happens next
  20. PogleJ
    Aug 3, 2019
    2
    Just awful. I mean yes, the concept is great, but the acting is dreadful, the dialogue is cheesy. I've watched 2 and a half episodes and I would rather watch paint dry than go any further. Its the combination of mawkish self pity and self righteousness that makes this show so hard to tolerate.

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 25, 2018
    52
    Seems like it should be a movie instead of a serialized weekly series.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Sep 25, 2018
    67
    There are a number of really interesting ideas to be uncovered in Manifest.
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  3. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Sep 24, 2018
    50
    It's always difficult with such concepts -- and perhaps this one more than most -- to see whether the producers can sustain enough interest to keep the show airborne.
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