Manifest (Television Series)

Manifest is a television series that first aired on NBC on September 24, 2018. It blends supernatural mystery and drama elements. The series was created by Jeff Rake. Initially broadcast on NBC, the show was later moved to the Netflix platform, where it gained a large audience.

The story revolves around Flight 828, a plane belonging to the airline Montego Air. After a seemingly ordinary flight, the plane lands at its destination, only to reveal that an unusual event has occurred regarding the passage of time in the world of the passengers. This mysterious incident creates profound effects on both the passengers and their close associates. The series explores the psychological, social, and societal consequences of this event.

A scene from Manifest.

Manifest is notable for combining elements of mystery and suspense with a character-driven narrative. Religious symbols, scientific explanations, and themes of personal discovery form the core of the series. Themes such as individual freedom, fate, faith, and human relationships are also explored. From its first season, the series has captured the audience's attention with its complex storytelling and engaging structure. The episodes focus on both the characters' inner journeys and the unfolding of the mystery behind the events.

The show gained a significant fanbase during its broadcast and frequently became a trending topic on social media. Critics generally praised it for its gripping structure and thematic depth, though some critics noted that the narrative occasionally became overly convoluted.

Actors and Characters

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Awards and Nominations

Awards

2019 Teen Choice Awards

• Best Drama TV Show (Choice Drama TV Show)
• Manifest won the award for Best Drama TV Show at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards.

2020 People's Choice Awards

• Favorite New TV Drama
• Manifest won the Favorite New TV Drama award at the 2020 People's Choice Awards.

2020 Saturn Awards

• Best New TV Series
• Manifest won the award for Best New TV Series at the 2020 Saturn Awards.

Nominations

2019 Saturn Awards

• Best TV Presentation (Best Dramatic TV Series)
• The series was nominated for Best TV Presentation at the 2019 Saturn Awards.

2020 Critics' Choice Super Awards

• Best Thriller TV Series
• Manifest was nominated for Best Thriller TV Series at the 2020 Critics' Choice Super Awards.

2020 Golden Globe Awards

• Best Drama TV Series
• The series earned a nomination for Best Drama TV Series at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.

2020 Teen Choice Awards

• Choice TV Actress: Drama - Melissa Roxburgh (for her role as Michaela Stone)
• Choice TV Actor: Drama - Josh Dallas (for his role as Ben Stone)
• Manifest received nominations for its lead actors, Melissa Roxburgh and Josh Dallas, at the 2020 Teen Choice Awards.

2021 Critics' Choice Awards

• Best Drama Series
• Manifest was nominated for Best Drama Series at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards.

Other Notable Nominations and Recognition

2020 Primetime Emmy Awards

-Manifest received nominations in several categories at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards but did not win.

2021 Satellite Awards

-The series was nominated for an award in the drama category at the 2021 Satellite Awards.