NBC has renewed its highly successful freshman drama series “Manifest” for a second season.
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In just its first season, ‘Manifest’ has answered many questions about the mystery of Flight 828 and, smartly, asks many more,” said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta.
· “In just its first season, ‘Manifest’ has answered many questions about the mystery of Flight 828 and, smartly, asks many more,” said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents of Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment. “Congratulations to Jeff Rake, our producers, cast and crew who have created an incredibly addictive series with compelling characters and complex relationships.”
· This season “Manifest” has averaged a 2.8 rating in adults 18-49 and 12.6 million viewers overall according to “live plus seven day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research, making it the season’s #1 new scripted series in 18-49 and the overall #6 entertainment series.
· “Manifest” has generated television’s biggest viewership lift going from “live plus same day” to “live plus seven day” Nielsens, adding 6.1 million viewers through seven days of delayed viewing (6.5 million to 12.6 million). Counting 35 days of linear and projected non-linear viewership, “Manifest” grows to a 4.86 rating in 18-49, nearly quadrupling its next-day L+SD 1.25 rating.
· Jeff Rake writes and executive produces. David Frankel directed and executive produced the pilot. Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Jackie Levine and Len Goldstein also executive produce.
· “Manifest” is produced by Warner Bros. Television, Universal Television, Compari Entertainment and Jeff Rake Productions.
Emily says
Great news. I was worried it may of been cancelled as networks do not seem to want to give shows a chance anymore unless it is silly fake ‘reality tv’…
Laura says
I with you Emily, “silly fake reality show”. Great news that Manifest is returning for season 2, Really enjoy the show and the cast. Suspenseful, engaging and very interesting. Thank you.
Laura says
I with you Emily, this is not a “silly fake reality show” This show is suspenseful, engaging, and very interesting with the storyline. Great cast, thank you for renewing season 2.
Paul says
Great 2nd season. Any updates on a season 3?