Five things MANIFEST taught us

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I scrolled through my blog and I cringed. It's been over four days since I last shared a post, and it has been over a month since I shared good set of pictures I actually planned for and shot. A lot has to change and fast. Well, today I decided to talk about this Netflix show I finally completed; MANIFEST. Manifest is a science fiction mystery show about a group of people who boarded a normal flight only to arrive and learn that their flight was anything but normal. During the flight, there was a storm, one that seem to change the course of their lives forever. Upon landing, the passengers were met with news of their death. Alas, their flight has been lost for five and a half years and everyone thought they were dead. Upon returning, it turns out that something has also changed inside them. They seem to be hearing voices and stuff. I know right, that's a captivating story. Now, let's get to the reasons why I feel this was a standout show:

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Not all extended shows are boring

If anyone had told me that I was going to start and complete this series then I'd say they were freaking nuts. The first season had around sixteen episodes and the second had twelve episodes, all of which were at least forty-two minutes long. I'm not one to stay committed for that long to TV unless it's good, and this was more than good.

Good Acting is paramount

What I actually meant here is that you don't need top actors/actresses for a show to be successful. Almost all the actors and actresses in this show were new, well at least I didn't know, but they did tremendously well.

A show doesn't have to follow the status quo

At some point it felt like everything is just repetitive this days. Every show is either about a villain that is so impossible to beat or a protagonist that goes through shit and then eventually prevails. Basically, what I'm trying to say is, everything is predictable. This TV show shows us that it doesn't have to be. One just needs a bit of imagination.

There are levels to DRAMA

A lot of drama out there that gets you at the edge of your seat. Ones that make you yearn for more. Drama that makes your face teary... Okay maybe not, but you get my point. At first glance, this looks like a lot of science and action, but the show is beautifully dramatic. Riveting and completely absorbing.

RELATABILITY

Each year, movie producers and scriptwriters continue to capitalize on this. Its a simple logic; if people can understand and relate to a TVshow/Movie, they'd want to watch it. This is also connected to the drama too. How one decision can change your life, how relatives and family problems can be so difficult, etc. MANIFEST has everything.

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Thank you for reading my weird movie talk. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed watching this show. If you haven't seen it yet, YOU SHOULD, and if you have, tell me what you loved the most about it. Cheers



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MANIFEST is in my favorite Netflix Shows because it is concerning to time travel. We are just finishing the Season 1 but I completely agree with you that the drama levels of the movie plot really attract us and we could not stop watching :D

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It's lovely.

The season two gets better, I promise 😁

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Good post. Thanks for sharing and I will definitely check out the show!

I found this post via #PYPT on @dreemport

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oh, you did, wow. I didn't share a post there. Thanks anyways for checking out my post

I would try to join the show next saturday

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you might be kind of lonely joining it on Saturday.

PYPT takes place on Thursdays at 12pm EST

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It's a fun way to promote yourself. OR SOMEONE ELSE!
My guess is, someone promoted your post, for you.

BTW, the shows are Thursdays at 12 noon EST. 5 pm Greenwich Mean Time

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I started this show.. Didnt like it much.. But maybe I should try see a few more. I m glad there was no spoiler here.
Thanks.

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Hey, when I read the short intro of this show in Netlix, I was not interested in but while waiting for the following new episodes of "Snowpiecer", we tried 02 episodes of "Manifest". Yes, the show have made us watching non-stop everyday from last week. 🤣

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Oh wow..
I stopped at episode 1 and gave up.. Doubt I even finished it..
I should probably see EP 2 and see..lol

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Haha, even if there was, you'd still not get the whole thing

Tell me, why didn't you enjoy it? 🤔

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Well.. Maybe I was tired that night..
But it felt strange.. A lost plane and then they..
Oh.. Not to spoil but.. Hearing things.. I didnt take it for horror.

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🤣🤣🤣

Maybe skip a few episodes and see how it goes

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nah nah, don't skip any episodes! @jaydr you should try to put yourself in any of characters you pick in that movies and think if that sh*t happened to you, what should you do? sorry I am a bit over dramatic when I am into a very good show LOL

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Lol... I don't usually do this..
Cos.. I love following story line..
But if you guys say its good.. I ll go ahead.

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I haven't even seen the first episode. it didn't catch my attention, the poster reminded me of Lost. but I see you guys say it's a bit of a different story, so maybe I'll give it a chance and watch it. When I finish a couple of series I've started watching this week, I'll watch the pilot episode of this one, hoping it hooks me.

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I do hope it does hook you. haha

I'm wondering how you keep up with so many shows. 😅

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