Just a quick first thoughts about this show. I've not watched regular network shows since I cut the cable and went to streaming only in about 2012. At that time I followed only two shows and I was able to get them on my streaming apps. I'm more into the European shows on Netflix these days. So, that being said, I decided to give "Manifest" a try after activating the NBC app on my Amazon FireTV box.
Well, what prompted me to give "Manifest" a try was how the trailers for it made me think of "The 4400" - a fantastic science fiction show on the Syfy channel a number of years ago. In "The 4400" people from various time periods were abducted and suddenly return all at once somewhere near Seattle. The people returned with unusual abilities. It looks like the returnees in "Manifest" are exhibiting similar new talents. And from what I remember of "Lost" it does have some similarities to that old network show.
So far, after only two episodes "Manifest" is beginning to look like a prime time soap with a light dusting of science fiction. And a weak one at that. The "mystery" and the folks who moved on in their relationships thinking their loved ones were dead is playing out like one of those "click bait" video ads. Just get to the point will you!
It's nice seeing Josh Dallas in another series so soon after "Once Upon A Time" concluded. Or is it? I keep seeing "Prince Charming" and expect to see Regina walk in on his scenes in "Manifest."
"Manifest" is something to watch while waiting for season four of "Man In The High Castle" and the final season of "House of Cards."
Well, what prompted me to give "Manifest" a try was how the trailers for it made me think of "The 4400" - a fantastic science fiction show on the Syfy channel a number of years ago. In "The 4400" people from various time periods were abducted and suddenly return all at once somewhere near Seattle. The people returned with unusual abilities. It looks like the returnees in "Manifest" are exhibiting similar new talents. And from what I remember of "Lost" it does have some similarities to that old network show.
So far, after only two episodes "Manifest" is beginning to look like a prime time soap with a light dusting of science fiction. And a weak one at that. The "mystery" and the folks who moved on in their relationships thinking their loved ones were dead is playing out like one of those "click bait" video ads. Just get to the point will you!
It's nice seeing Josh Dallas in another series so soon after "Once Upon A Time" concluded. Or is it? I keep seeing "Prince Charming" and expect to see Regina walk in on his scenes in "Manifest."
"Manifest" is something to watch while waiting for season four of "Man In The High Castle" and the final season of "House of Cards."