NBC Renews Freshman Drama Manifest

NBC has ordered Manifest, which centers on the passengers and crew of a commercial airliner who suddenly reappear after being presumed dead for more than five years, for a second season.

Manifest has averaged a 2.8 rating in adults 18 to 49 this season and 12.6 million viewers overall according to “live plus seven day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research, making it the season’s number one new scripted series in 18 to 49. 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.

“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 at NBC Entertainment. “Congratulations to Jeff Rake, our producers, cast and crew who have created an incredibly addictive series with compelling characters and complex relationships.”