Ep 2. Reentry
- TV-NR
- October 1, 2018
- 42 min
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7.5 (2,614)
After the planes from Flight 828 safely land in New York, the passengers are left to deal with the consequences of having been gone for five years. In episode 2 of Manifest season 1, titled "Reentry," tensions are high as the passengers start to come to terms with their new reality.
The episode opens with Michaela Stone (played by Melissa Roxburgh) experiencing a vision as she steps off the plane. She sees a car accident about to happen and rushes to stop it, but arrives too late. This vision sets the tone for the rest of the episode, as Michaela grapples with her newfound ability to see the future.
Meanwhile, Ben Stone (played by Josh Dallas) is dealing with his own struggles. His wife, Grace (played by Athena Karkanis), has moved on and started a new relationship in the five years he has been gone. Ben is still processing the fact that he has missed out on five years of his life, and seeing Grace with another man brings up mixed emotions.
As the episode progresses, we begin to see the toll that being gone for five years has taken on the passengers of Flight 828. Some are struggling to reintegrate into their old lives, while others are eager to start anew. The media frenzy surrounding the flight only adds to the pressure, as the passengers are hounded by reporters and conspiracy theorists alike.
As the episode builds towards its climax, we begin to see the first hints of the larger mystery at play. There are strange patterns emerging in the lives of the passengers, and it becomes clear that something supernatural is at work. This is hinted at in Michaela's visions, which seem to be guiding her towards a greater purpose.
Overall, episode 2 of Manifest is a tense and emotionally charged installment that focuses on the aftermath of Flight 828's return. The show continues to build on its central mystery, hinting at greater forces at work while also delving into the personal struggles of its characters. With strong performances from the cast and engaging storytelling, Reentry sets up the rest of the season in promising fashion.
