Alright, Manifestors, gather ‘round! If you’re still obsessed with Manifest like I am, you’re probably wondering: are we getting a Season 5 or what? That whole Flight 828 vibe—time jumps, callings, and all the drama—has us hooked, and after that wild Season 4 finale on Netflix, we need answers. So, let’s dive into the latest scoop on whether Manifest is coming back.
The Current Status of Manifest Season 5
Real talk: Manifest Season 5 isn’t happening right now. Back in 2021, NBC broke our hearts by cancelling the show after Season 3. Fans went full-on #SaveManifest mode, blowing up Netflix’s charts, and boom—Netflix saved the day with a fourth season. That season, which dropped in two chunks (November 2022 and June 2, 2023), was called the “final” one. It had 20 episodes to wrap up everything, and creator Jeff Rake said it let him tell the story he wanted, even if it was squished down from his original six-season dream.
Season 4 gave us closure—spoilers, but the passengers faced the Death Date, got judged, and landed back in 2014 with a fresh start. It felt like a proper ending, but some of us are still like, “But… more?” For now, though, a fifth season isn’t on the table.
Why Was Manifest Season 5 Cancelled?
Okay, so why no Season 5? NBC dropped Manifest because the ratings tanked—Season 3’s finale had like 2.8 million viewers, way less than the 10 million it used to pull. Netflix stepped in but didn’t want to commit to multiple seasons, so they gave Rake a big Season 4 to finish things off instead of stretching it out. It was a practical move—less risk for a show that already got canceled once.
Some fans on Reddit said Season 4 felt a bit crammed, like they tried to fit three seasons into one. But most folks seem cool with how it ended—the big mysteries got solved, and we got some happy vibes for Ben, Michaela, and the crew. So, the story feels done, which makes a full-on Season 5 less likely.
What’s the Fandom Saying?
On Reddit, some fans are happy with Season 4’s ending but want a little extra—like a reunion special or a miniseries about side characters. Others are writing fan fiction about stuff like Al-Zuras or how the passengers handle 2014 life. On X, accounts like @RenewManifest and @SaveManifest are hyping up the spinoff talk and sharing every update.
