Manifest (2018–2023) User Reviews

Interesting plot line, not such great acting, getting a bit boring

[jbrbsmom · 6/10 · 9 November 2018]

Started out with a new and interesting theme. Some of the acting is terrible and one of the main characters consistently looks puzzled, no matter what emotion he is supposed to be portraying. Getting past his annoyingly horrific on screen persona is very problematic as he is so unbelievable when he is mad or sad or happy....he just always looks dumbfounded, sort of like a deer in headlights and it is very distracting from the plot.

They need to pick up the pace of this because it is starting to DRAG with very boringly predictable plot lines of the government vs them.

It has a LOT of potential and I would hate to see it canceled before the big reveal.

Dump Grace

[trudjoh · 6/10 · 15 June 2021]

I started binge watching this show yesterday. Plot is interesting but most characters are not. Grace drives me nuts. She flip flops all the time. I cannot believe anyone in her sphere can tolerate her!!

Mixed feelings... Good potential

[DreamyOneNumber1 · 8/10 · 25 September 2018]

I was very hopeful when I saw the previews for this program. I wasn't, however, hoping for such a focus on the sci-fi (or whatever you want to call it) aspects. Like others said, this is reminiscence of a Lost or similar program in reverse. I had hoped this program would focus mainly on stories of the passengers integrating back into their old lives, dealing with all the changes that had taken place in those five and half years. The focus seems split more than I'd like it to be, although, let's be honest - if this had happened in real life, we can be sure the authorities, the scientists, and everyone else would be following their every move until an answer was found.

That said, I disagree with some who claim the acting is lackluster. The acting is low key and subdued, just the way most real people live. If the actors were overly dramatic, it would change the thrust. This is low key real life behavior or people who are supposed to be genuinely confused. In that regard, I think the acting is fine.

All pilot episodes have to accomplish a lot - they have to capture the attention of scores of people, all with different interests. I suspect better is yet to come. Many shows are discarded by folks before the programs are ever given a chance to develop, one way or another.

I intend to watch this program for at least a few more times. If it goes downhill, that will be it. However, I think it has good potential to last for at least a few seasons and keep us interested.

Guilty pleasure

[lilianestevanato · 7/10 · 18 July 2023]

Started very well. Reminded me of good old days from the first season of Lost. During the way, the show looses itself. Bad actors, bad script, zero logic... but its just that thing that "well, i'm already here... so let's keep watching". I would say... if you have better things do to with your time, go for it. But if you stick to the end, besides it all, i found the final message pretty sweet. This is one of those series to watch without big commitments or expectations... for crochetters like myself, the best serie to be passing while you divide your focus with some knots. Oh, and take some deep breaths on some episores where you just wanna quit lol.

Manifest's Final Chapter: A Mix of Closure and Lingering Questions

[natejohn17 · 8/10 · 7 June 2023]

The ending of Manifest left me with mixed emotions. While it provided closure to some storylines, it left many questions unanswered. The rushed pacing and compressed resolution felt unsatisfying. However, the heartfelt character moments and the final revelation had a poignant impact. Despite the flaws, the performances remained stellar. Overall, I appreciate the show's attempt to tie up loose ends, but I can't help but feel a sense of longing for a more comprehensive and fulfilling conclusion. Despite the shortcomings, Manifest will be remembered for its intriguing premise, engaging characters, and the way it kept viewers guessing until the very end. It's a bittersweet conclusion that will leave fans pondering the mysteries long after the final episode fades to black.

Make your own mind up, it is what you make of it. It does NOT deserve the low score.

[crazy_cat_mackem · 10/10 · 4 August 2019]

I never usually do reviews, but on this occasion I felt I had too. I read some of the reviews before watching this like I usually do, but think I'm gonna stop doing it beforehand. Why? Because most of the negative reviews about this show are about how 'it got boring so gave up' well I am on episode 14 now and I am well and truly hooked! You don't need constant action to make a story, but each episode you get a different story about one of the passengers and another little piece of the mystery unravels, it really is what you make of it and how much you put your mind to it... PLEASE don't give up if you start watching it....yeah it's not the most amazing show I have ever watched, but hey, it really doesn't deserve the low score it has.

Getting too slow

[wendywells62 · 7/10 · 30 October 2018]

Started off good now it's dragging, needs more scify again like the trailer gave us in the beginning.

Great series don't listen to the negative reviews

[alexb-55137 · 9/10 · 28 June 2020]

Honestly the beginning of season 1 is kind of slow paced and this s what some people might have based their opinion on. Which is to bad for them because they lost an opportunity to appreciate an interesting and intriguing storyline. There are no limits to where the writers could go with this concept because anything is possible, but the most important is as long they keep us hooked with more action about the super natural and less about the characters personal lives which is what television series have a tendency to drag on and make the viewers lose interest. But with the way season 2 has begun, I'm already anticipating season 3 cross my fingers. Great storyline very interesting and intriguing, great acting, great directing, great job.

Grace issue

[pcurie-62311 · 6/10 · 12 June 2021]

Grace extremely annoys me... Come on, guys , create character more realistic without so intensive false caring about kids and others issues.

Enjoying reading these reviews more than watching the show

[djmammo · 2/10 · 7 May 2021]

People writing these reviews far more clever than the writers of this show. Its been 3 seasons, throw us a bone already !! Too much filler and not enough solid clues to figure out what is going on. And yes the main male actor is so over the top he's become really annoying. By this time one usually finds at least one of the characters likeable but no. Not this time.

Interesting premise.

[kpinder920 · 9/10 · 25 September 2018]

Interesting storyline, but like the TV show Lost, I wonder where it will go and how it will explain five and a half years missing. Lost was good in the beginning, but I slowly lost interest as it just became ridiculous to believe in. I'll give it a few more weeks, I really hope it surprises me

interesting plot, generic writing

[dominiqueisanerd16 · 6/10 · 25 September 2018]

I'm not one to watch a network show like this, but my mom wanted to watch it so i figured why not. the personal storylines are cheesy and predictable, but the overall arc of this story is interesting. i am curious as to what happened on the plane. i'd watch the show to see what unravels, but this isn't some life changing television.

We love it

[macd-08532 · 10/10 · 5 October 2018]

Not sure what all the bad marks are for, but my girlfriend and I love the show so far. What's not to love? Had our attention, kept us interested, the cast is great, and has a good story line. Keep up the good work.

I think it will be a great show

[nighty_night · 9/10 · 25 September 2018]

Before i start watching the show, i revied what people wear saying: it's not good or its just like (Lost) well i didnt like Lost and didn't watch more than 3 episodes of lost, so Manifest look promising and i like the idea behind it. Just give it a chance.

Good Potential, Just Hasn't Quite Got There Yet

[dting2010 · 7/10 · 12 October 2018]

Lost was probably my favorite series of all-time. The mystery surrounding the storyline is certainly intriguing for sure. However, the characters are a little uninteresting so far. Also, the writing is pretty subpar too. I can only hope it starts picking up from here.

Looked promising but bad acting and bad scenario

[deloudelouvain · 4/10 · 17 August 2019]

What started interesting quickly became very boring. Mystery is one of my favorite genre of series and that's what made it appealing to me. The first episode started promising even though I already had my doubts after some bad acting and annoying characters. I gave it a shot anyway, until episode four, and then I couldn't take it anymore. It's just isn't quality and that is required nowadays when you see all the great shows there are. I'm not going to continue losing my time on this one. I'm normally not a quitter but in this case I surrender and move on to something better.

Has potential... let's see

[Aly1986 · 8/10 · 28 September 2018]

I think the premise is interesting, not sure how much sci-fi will come out of it, I think that will make or break the show. I'd like for it to be a little more realistic.

It reminds me of 'Under the Dome' before the twist came out and *under the dome spoiler* it was about aliens... and became dumb and then sadly canceled. Hopefully, Manifest doesn't follow suit.

Not bad but much too long - learn from Korean series...7-9 episodes is plenty for linear story like this...

[stephengineer00 · 6/10 · 8 January 2022]

The premise of the show is great - sci-fi based, with decent acting, production etc... the problem here which seems to infect many such series is that being linear program it is much too long to keep me interested. I mean 62 episodes to solve the mystery and find the truth is not for me... more recent Korean series have been much more appropriate with 7-9 episodes, or Stand alone series like xfiles, Star Trek etc... unfortunately, not willing to waste 62 episodes to solve this single mystery and will need to give it a miss at episode 4...

First episode

[nexusdile · 25 September 2018]

Interesting premise, but not great acting and kind of cheesy production so far. Will probably give it a chance for a couple of episodes more...

How does someone so bad at acting get a big role

[vgtesay · 6/10 · 24 August 2023]

I was hoping to enjoy this series but the main character. Ben Stone or Josh Dallas really is the worst actor I think I've ever seen. I'm half way thru season 2 and don't think I can manage anymore of his wooden acting or terrible fake surprised looks. The rest of the cast must be embarrassed by him lead the way. Apart from that it's ok, I've a feeling it's going to drag on and could easily have wrapped up after 1 season. Anyway I only came here to tell you he Will really annoy you after a few episodes but i still have 77 characters to use up before i can publish this review so I will list things that can act better than Josh Dallas.

1 a brick. 2 my dog. Ok that's it.

The callings , the callings , the callings, the.....

[mhunts33 · 6/10 · 10 March 2020]

Season one starts off interesting and had decent enough pace and story. Lately tho it's been losing steam fast. I tend to be playing on my phone more and more each week during episode. In fact I am writing this review during the show. It's seems like half of the script now is just saying "the callings" or "the death date". Very much like the writers have no clue week to week as to the point of the show. Unless something dramatically changes soon, they need to just wrap this story up ASAP and call it quits at end of the season. It's getting kinda rediculous.

Why are people confused?

[Barry0169 · 9/10 · 30 January 2019]

I really don't understand these people who complain week after week that there's not enough sci-fi in this show...yet continue to watch it. Maybe you could check out the genres listed or an actual review. Guess what? It's not a sci-fi show. It is drama and mystery. There's plenty of sci-fi out there, so stop hating on this show. Your lives will be happier.

So bad, it's good

[zperecman · 6/10 · 25 July 2021]

Ridiculous plot with terrible acting. In fact, it's so bad that it's good!

Great opening!

[keithwyrick · 10/10 · 25 September 2018]

Really enjoying the Pilot, I'm hoping that NBC gives it a good chance to catch on and survive

Started Good, but

[mariuchka · 5/10 · 12 November 2018]

Now it's basically a soap box opera, overly melodramatic with very little mystery, if any. People constantly arguing is not entertaining to me.