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==Production==
==Seeds of the Word==
===Development===
On August 23, 2017, [[wikipedia:NBC|NBC]] gave the production a [[wikipedia:put pilot|put pilot]] commitment. The pilot was written by Jeff Rake, who was also set to serve as executive producer alongside [[wikipedia:Robert Zemeckis|Robert Zemeckis]] and [[wikipedia:Jack Rapke|Jack Rapke]]. Jackie Levine was expected to serve as a co-executive producer. Production companies involved with the pilot were slated to consist of Compari Entertainment and [[wikipedia:Warner Bros. Television|Warner Bros. Television]].<ref name="Writer">{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=''Manifest'' Missing Plane Mystery Thriller From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis Set At NBC As Put Pilot|url=https://deadline.com/2017/08/manifest-missing-plane-mystery-thriller-jeff-rake-robert-zemeckis-nbc-put-pilot-1202154726/|website=[[wikipedia:Deadline Hollywood|Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=May 10, 2018|date=August 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511081643/http://deadline.com/2017/08/manifest-missing-plane-mystery-thriller-jeff-rake-robert-zemeckis-nbc-put-pilot-1202154726/|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2018, NBC gave the production a pilot order<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=''Manifest'' Missing Plane Mystery Thriller From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis Gets NBC Pilot Order|url=https://deadline.com/2018/01/manifest-missing-plane-mystery-thriller-jeff-rake-robert-zemeckis-nbc-pilot-order-1202267683/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 10, 2018|date=January 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511081704/http://deadline.com/2018/01/manifest-missing-plane-mystery-thriller-jeff-rake-robert-zemeckis-nbc-pilot-order-1202267683/|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> and that [[wikipedia:David Frankel|David Frankel]] would direct and executive produce the pilot.<ref name="Director">{{cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|title=David Frankel To Direct NBC's ''Manifest'' Pilot From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis|url=https://deadline.com/2018/01/david-frankel-direct-nbc-manifest-pilot-jeff-rake-robert-zemeckis-1202270746/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 10, 2018|date=January 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511145649/http://deadline.com/2018/01/david-frankel-direct-nbc-manifest-pilot-jeff-rake-robert-zemeckis-1202270746/|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2018, NBC gave the production a series order of thirteen episodes<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=NBC Picks Up Drama ''Manifest'' To Series, Renews ''Blindspot'' For Season 4|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/manifest-series-blindspot-renewed-season-4-warner-bros-1202387396/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 10, 2018|date=May 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510195342/http://deadline.com/2018/05/manifest-series-blindspot-renewed-season-4-warner-bros-1202387396/|archive-date=May 10, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> with a premiere in [[wikipedia:Calendar year#Quarters|third quarter]] of 2018 and a Monday timeslot at 10 p.m.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|last2=Petski|first2=Denise|title=NBC Fall 2018–19 Schedule: ''Chicago''-Branded Wednesday, ''SVU'' To Thursday, ''The Blacklist'' Held For Midseason, ''World Of Dance'' Moves In-Season|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/nbc-fall-2018-19-schedule-upfronts-new-shows-chicago-law-order-the-blacklist-this-is-us-world-of-dance-1202389757/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 13, 2018|date=May 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513183730/http://deadline.com/2018/05/nbc-fall-2018-19-schedule-upfronts-new-shows-chicago-law-order-the-blacklist-this-is-us-world-of-dance-1202389757/|archive-date=May 13, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 19, 2018, the series premiere was set for September 24, 2018.<ref name="Premiere">{{cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |title=NBC Sets Fall 2018 Premiere Dates: ''This Is Us'', ''The Voice'', ''Manifest'' & More |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/nbc-fall-2018-premiere-dates-this-is-us-the-voice-manifest-chicago-1202413520/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=June 19, 2018 |date=June 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620001152/https://deadline.com/2018/06/nbc-fall-2018-premiere-dates-this-is-us-the-voice-manifest-chicago-1202413520/ |archive-date=June 20, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 18, 2018, NBC ordered an additional three episodes of the series, bringing the total up to sixteen episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2018/10/18/nbc-orders-three-additional-episodes-of-its-monday-night-hit-manifest-tvs-number-1-new-series-406512/20181018nbc02/|title=NBC Orders Three Additional Episodes of Its Monday Night Hit ''Manifest'', TV's #1 New Series|date=October 18, 2018|access-date=October 18, 2018|work=[[wikipedia:The Futon Critic|The Futon Critic]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |last2=Petski |first2=Denise |title=''Manifest'' Gets Order For Three Additional Episodes From NBC |url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/manifest-back-order-three-additional-episodes-nbc-1202485441/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=October 18, 2018 |date=October 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018232439/https://deadline.com/2018/10/manifest-back-order-three-additional-episodes-nbc-1202485441/ |archive-date=October 18, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On April 15, 2019, NBC renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on January 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2019/04/15/manifest-renewed-season-2-nbc/|title=Manifest Renewed for Season 2 at NBC|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|website=[[wikipedia:TVLine|TVLine]]|date=April 15, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415182550/https://tvline.com/2019/04/15/manifest-renewed-season-2-nbc/|archive-date=April 15, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/nbc-midseason-schedule-manifest-brooklyn-nine-nine-premiere-dates-indebted-zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-lincoln-1202781318/|title=NBC Unveils Midseason Schedule, Sets 'Manifest' & 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Returns|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=November 8, 2019|access-date=November 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109011228/https://deadline.com/2019/11/nbc-midseason-schedule-manifest-brooklyn-nine-nine-premiere-dates-indebted-zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-lincoln-1202781318/|archive-date=November 9, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 15, 2020, NBC renewed the series for a third season which premiered on April 1, 2021.<ref name="S3Renewal">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/06/manifest-nbc-renewed-season-3-1202917788/|title='Manifest': NBC Renews Missing Plane Drama For Season 3|last1=White|first1=Peter|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=June 15, 2020|access-date=June 15, 2020|archive-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616031835/https://deadline.com/2020/06/manifest-nbc-renewed-season-3-1202917788/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="S3Premiere">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/law-order-organized-crime-premiere-date-christopher-meloni-first-look-as-elliot-stabler-svu-crossover-1234687450/|title='Law & Order: Organized Crime' Sets NBC Premiere With 'SVU' Crossover, Releases First Look At Christopher Meloni As Elliot Stabler|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Pedersen|last=Erik|date=February 4, 2021|access-date=February 4, 2021|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204183608/https://deadline.com/2021/02/law-order-organized-crime-premiere-date-christopher-meloni-first-look-as-elliot-stabler-svu-crossover-1234687450/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Many of the character names in this TV series are biblically inspired. Here are some notable examples:


===Casting===
1. '''Michaela Stone''': The name "Michaela" is derived from the biblical name "Michael," which means "who is like God?" Michael is an archangel mentioned in the Bible.
[[File:Josh Dallas, Melissa Roxburgh and Jeff Rake of Manifest.png|right|thumb|upright=1|Josh Dallas, Melissa Roxburgh and Jeff Rake at the [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2018]]
In February 2018, [[wikipedia:Josh Dallas|Josh Dallas]], [[wikipedia:Melissa Roxburgh|Melissa Roxburgh]], and [[wikipedia:J. R. Ramirez|J.{{nbsp}}R. Ramirez]] joined the pilot's main cast.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=''Manifest'': Josh Dallas & Melissa Roxburgh Cast As the Leads Of NBC Pilot|url=https://deadline.com/2018/02/manifest-josh-dallas-melissa-roxburgh-cast-leads-nbc-drama-pilot-1202287081/|work=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 10, 2018|date=February 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511081812/http://deadline.com/2018/02/manifest-josh-dallas-melissa-roxburgh-cast-leads-nbc-drama-pilot-1202287081/|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|title=''Manifest'': J.{{nbsp}}R. Ramirez Cast In NBC Pilot From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis|url=https://deadline.com/2018/02/manifest-j-r-ramirez-cast-nbc-pilot-from-jeff-rake-robert-zemeckis-1202303543/|work=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 10, 2018|date=February 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511081222/http://deadline.com/2018/02/manifest-j-r-ramirez-cast-nbc-pilot-from-jeff-rake-robert-zemeckis-1202303543/|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> [[wikipedia:Athena Karkanis|Athena Karkanis]], [[wikipedia:Parveen Kaur (Canadian actress)|Parveen Kaur]], and [[wikipedia:Luna Blaise|Luna Blaise]] were cast in main roles the following month.<ref>{{cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|title=''Manifest'': Athena Karkanis & Parveen Kaur Cast In NBC Drama Pilot|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/manifest-athena-karkanis-parveen-kaur-cast-nbc-drama-pilot-1202307607/|work=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 10, 2018|date=March 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511081841/http://deadline.com/2018/03/manifest-athena-karkanis-parveen-kaur-cast-nbc-drama-pilot-1202307607/|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|title='Main Justice' Casts Deborah Ayorinde; Luna Blaise Joins ''Manifest''|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/main-justice-cast-deborah-ayorinde-luna-blaise-manifest-1202324517/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 28, 2018|date=March 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529130032/http://deadline.com/2018/03/main-justice-cast-deborah-ayorinde-luna-blaise-manifest-1202324517/|archive-date=May 29, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2019, Yasha Jackson, [[wikipedia:Garrett Wareing|Garrett Wareing]], Andrene Ward-Hammond, and [[wikipedia:Ellen Tamaki|Ellen Tamaki]] were cast in recurring roles for the second season.<ref name="S2RecurringYJ&GW">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/manifest-yasha-jackson-garrett-wareing-recur-season-2-nbc-drama-series-1202682081/|title='Manifest': Yasha Jackson & Garrett Wareing To Recur On Season 2 Of NBC Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=August 21, 2019|access-date=August 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821171001/https://deadline.com/2019/08/manifest-yasha-jackson-garrett-wareing-recur-season-2-nbc-drama-series-1202682081/|archive-date=August 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="S2RecurringAWH&ET">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/manifest-andrene-ward-hammond-ellen-tamaki-recur-season-2-nbc-series-1202705626/|title='Manifest': Andrene Ward-Hammond & Ellen Tamaki To Recur On Season 2 Of NBC Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=August 28, 2019|access-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828164636/https://deadline.com/2019/08/manifest-andrene-ward-hammond-ellen-tamaki-recur-season-2-nbc-series-1202705626/|archive-date=August 28, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2019, [[wikipedia:Leah Gibson|Leah Gibson]] and Carl Lundstedt had been cast in recurring capacities.<ref name="S2RecurringLG&CL">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/manifest-leah-gibson-carl-lundstedt-to-recur-in-nbc-series-1202749297/|title='Manifest': Leah Gibson & Carl Lundstedt To Recur In NBC Seriess|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=October 1, 2019|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001190230/https://deadline.com/2019/10/manifest-leah-gibson-carl-lundstedt-to-recur-in-nbc-series-1202749297/|archive-date=October 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 22, 2020, [[wikipedia:Holly Taylor|Holly Taylor]] was cast a new series regular for the third season.<ref name="HollyT">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/manifest-the-americans-holly-taylor-nbc-missing-plane-drama-series-1234582061/|title='Manifest': 'The Americans' Alumna Holly Taylor Joins NBC's Missing Plane Drama Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=September 22, 2020|access-date=September 22, 2020|archive-date=September 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922182632/https://deadline.com/2020/09/manifest-the-americans-holly-taylor-nbc-missing-plane-drama-series-1234582061/|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 22, 2020, [[wikipedia:Will Peltz|Will Peltz]] was cast in a recurring role for the third season.<ref name="WillP">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/cameron-britton-shrill-manifest-casts-will-peltz-1234601033/|title=Cameron Britton Joins 'Shrill'; 'Manifest' Casts Will Peltz|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=October 22, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020|archive-date=October 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022173336/https://deadline.com/2020/10/cameron-britton-shrill-manifest-casts-will-peltz-1234601033/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Accolades===
2. '''Ben Stone''': The name "Ben" is a shortened form of "Benjamin", a biblical name that means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." In the Bible, Benjamin was one of the twelve sons of Jacob.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|-
3. '''Grace Stone''': The name "Grace" carries religious connotations and refers to the unmerited favor or mercy of God.
! Year
 
! Association
4. '''Cal Stone''': The name "Cal" is a shortened form of "Caleb", a biblical name that means "faithful" or "devoted to God". In the Bible, Caleb was one of the spies sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land.
! Category
 
! Nominee(s)
5. '''Olive Stone''': The name "Olive" does not have a direct biblical reference, but it symbolizes peace and is often associated with religious symbolism and the story of Noah's Ark. It can also be associated with the Garden of Gethsemane also known as the Garden of Olives, where Jesus prayed with his apostles after the Last Supper and where he was arrested by the soldiers of the sanhedrin before being brought to trial before Pontius Pilate and ultimately being crucified to then rise again on the third day.
! Result
 
! {{abbr|Ref.|References}}
6. '''Zeke Landon''': The name "Zeke" is a variant of "Ezekiel," a biblical name that means "God strengthens." In the Bible, Ezekiel was a prophet. The surname "Landon" does not have a specific biblical reference.
|-
 
|2019
7. '''Eden''': The name "Eden" is commonly associated with the biblical Garden of Eden, which was depicted as a paradise where Adam and Eve lived before the Fall. The name might have been chosen to evoke a sense of innocence or a metaphorical connection to a place of beauty.
|[[wikipedia:Saturn Awards|Saturn Awards]]
8. '''Angelina''': The name "Angel" or "Angela" has connections to heavenly messengers in various religious traditions, including Christianity. In the context of the TV series, the name Angelina might have been chosen for its aesthetic appeal or to convey a sense of grace or beauty.
|Best Science Fiction TV Series
 
|''Manifest''
 
|{{Nominated}}
=== Divine Providence ===
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mancuso |first1=Vinnie |title='Avengers: Endgame', 'Game of Thrones' Lead the 2019 Saturn Awards Nominations |url=https://collider.com/saturn-awards-nominations-2019/ |website=Collider |access-date=July 17, 2019 |date=July 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716042350/http://collider.com/saturn-awards-nominations-2019/ |archive-date=July 16, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The flight number for the mysterious reappearing aircraft is 828. This is a reference to '''Romans 8:28''' and is the basis for many of the biblical references in this series:
|-
 
|2019
{{bible quote|ref=Romans 8:28|inline=false}}
|[[wikipedia:Imagen Awards|Imagen Awards]]
 
|Best Primetime Program – Drama
 
|''Manifest''
 
|{{Nominated}}
=== Calling ===
|align="center"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/imagen-awards-nominations-2019-field-includes-antonio-banderas-jennifer-lopez-pedro-almodovar-1202641451/ |title=Imagen Awards Nominations: 2019 Field Includes Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Lopez & Pedro Almodovar |last=Pedersen |first=Erik |date=July 2, 2019 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en |access-date=February 7, 2020 |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211955/https://deadline.com/2019/07/imagen-awards-nominations-2019-field-includes-antonio-banderas-jennifer-lopez-pedro-almodovar-1202641451/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
I passeggeri stanno ricevendo "chiamate", ossia segni che fanno capire che devono perseguire una certa linea d'azione per aiutare qualcuno o prevenire un problema. Il pastore Adriano, rimasto solo, sta interpretando le sue "chiamate" in maniera negativa, come se dovrà versare sangue; Michaela lo scopre durante un "flashback" sull'aereo misterioso, trovandolo con le mani bagnate di sangue
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=== Death and Resurrection ===
 
 
=== Faith and Salvation ===


== See also ==
== See also ==