Ep 4. Black Box

As passengers of Flight 828 continue to grapple with the mysteries surrounding their plane's five-and-a-half-year disappearance, Manifest season 2 episode 4, "Black Box," picks up with the passengers continuing to uncover new clues.

The episode centers around a new character, Adrian, who was on Flight 828 and is now a devout member of the Church of the Returned. He shares with the other passengers the theory that they are all part of a divine plan, and the Church of the Returned wants to guide them along their path.

Meanwhile, Michaela (Melissa Roxburgh) and Ben (Josh Dallas) focus on their investigation into the death date and discover a shocking connection between the passengers and a missing airplane. This revelation leads them to investigate a black box that was found in the wreckage of the missing plane.

As they analyze the data in the black box, they discover a surprising link between the two planes that could shatter everything they thought they knew about their own flight's disappearance. However, before they can fully explore this connection, a shocking event occurs that shakes the passengers to their core.

Throughout this episode, the tension continues to build, and new layers of mystery unfold, leaving the characters and viewers questioning what really happened on Flight 828.

As the characters navigate their way through these new revelations, they are forced to confront their own personal demons and past mistakes. For Michaela, this means facing the reality of her relationship with Jared (J.R. Ramirez), who has moved on with her best friend Lourdes (Victoria Cartagena). For Ben, it means reconciling with his wife Grace (Athena Karkanis) after his recent secretive behavior.

Overall, Manifest season 2 episode 4, "Black Box," is a thrilling installment that deals with the themes of faith, fate, and personal responsibility. It sets the stage for even more twists and turns in the ongoing mystery of Flight 828.