Netflix viewers are racing through all 62 episodes of this addictive series

There are plenty of shows on Netflix capable of turning a quick evening of television into an all-night binge, but Manifest appears to be doing exactly that for viewers right now.

The supernatural drama has been drawing renewed attention from Netflix subscribers, with fans saying they became so hooked that they watched the entire 62-episode series in only a matter of days.

Although Manifest was not originally made as a Netflix series, the platform ultimately played a crucial role in bringing the show back after its cancellation. Netflix currently lists its fourth and final season, while the series remains available to stream in the UK.

Viewers say they can’t stop watching

The latest wave of enthusiasm began after a TikTok user asked for recommendations for a Netflix show so addictive it would keep them watching until 3am.

Among the many suggestions, one title repeatedly stood out: Manifest.

Viewers who had already watched the series were quick to explain why it had made such an impression. One described it as extremely addictive, while another said they had managed to get through the whole show in roughly five days and had struggled to find another series that could match it afterward.

Another fan admitted they wished the series had continued rather than ending.

The enthusiasm was similar on Reddit, where viewers praised the show and described becoming completely absorbed once they started. Some said they had already watched all of it but remained obsessed, while another admitted they were considering watching the entire series again.

That reaction is perhaps understandable given the show’s central mystery, which keeps its characters and viewers searching for answers across four seasons.

What is Manifest about?

Created by Jeff Rake, Manifest is an American supernatural drama that premiered on NBC in 2018.

The story begins with the passengers and crew of a commercial flight returning after their aircraft mysteriously disappears.

When they land, they discover that more than five years have passed. During that time, the people aboard the plane had been presumed dead, while their families and friends had been forced to move on without them.

The passengers therefore return to a world that has changed dramatically in their absence. At the same time, they begin experiencing strange phenomena that lead them deeper into the mystery surrounding their disappearance.

Netflix describes the series as a drama, sci-fi and mystery show centred on a plane that mysteriously lands years after takeoff, leaving those on board to confront a world that has moved on without them.

The cast behind the mystery

The series features Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis, J. R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise, Jack Messina, Parveen Kaur, Matt Long, Holly Taylor, Daryl Edwards and Ty Doran.

Roxburgh plays Michaela Stone, while Dallas stars as Ben Stone. Other key roles include J. R. Ramirez as Jared Vasquez, Parveen Kaur as Dr. Saanvi Bahl, Luna Blaise as Olive Stone and Ty Doran as Cal Stone. Netflix’s current listing also confirms Roxburgh, Dallas and Ramirez among the show’s leading cast.

The series originally ran on NBC for three seasons before being cancelled. Its arrival on Netflix helped introduce the drama to an even larger audience, with the show’s popularity ultimately leading to its revival for a fourth and final season.

Netflix brought Manifest back

The show’s revival became an important part of its story off screen as well.

After NBC cancelled Manifest, Netflix stepped in and ordered a fourth and final season consisting of 20 episodes. Rather than releasing the season in one batch, Netflix split it into two 10-episode parts.

The first half arrived on November 4, 2022, while the final 10 episodes were released on June 2, 2023.

The complete series contains 62 episodes, giving new viewers plenty to get through if they become as invested as the fans discussing it online.

The final season itself brings the story to its conclusion, with Netflix continuing the mystery of Flight 828 through its 20 episodes.

A show that keeps pulling viewers back

For anyone discovering Manifest for the first time, the appeal is easy to understand. Its story combines the mystery of the missing flight with supernatural elements, family drama and an ongoing search for answers.

That combination has helped the series find a new audience on Netflix long after its original NBC run ended.

And judging by the viewers who say they have raced through all 62 episodes in just a few days, once Manifest takes off, it can be difficult to stop watching.