by Thinus Ferreira
Netflix has taken over the cancelled Manifest for a 4th and final season of 20-episodes that means that the mystery drama series will move from MultiChoice's M-Net (DStv 101) to the global video streamer with viewers who will have to make the switch if they want to see the conclusion of the series.
Netflix has already picked up previous Manifest seasons from NBC, with NBC that cancelled the Warner Bros.-produced drama series in May this year.
Manifest with Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas and Athena Karkanis. details the discovery process of the "survivors" after a plane flying from Jamaica to New York City mysteriously disappeared and then lands 5 years after takeoff although no time had passed for those aboard.
Those who were aboard as well as those who knew them, try to adjust to their return as they puzzle out the secret of what really happened.
On Saturday afternoon, that was 8:28 am in the United States and a play on the fateful fictional Montego Air Flight 828, Netflix announced that it has picked it up and "renewed" Manifest for a 4th and final season of 20-episodes - it's longest season yet.
The 20-episode season will very likely be split into batches off episodes, released in chunks over spread out periods.
"What started years ago as a flight of fancy deep in my imagination has evolved into the jet engine journey of a lifetime," says Jeff Rake, Manifest showrunner.
"Never in my wildest dreams could I have envisioned the worldwide outpouring of love and support for this story, its characters, and the team who work so hard to bring it all to life."
"That we will be able to reward the fans with the ending they deserve moves me to no end. On behalf of the cast, the crew, the writers, directors, and producers, thank you to Netflix, to Warner Bros., and of course to the fans. You did this."
Bela Bajaria, Netflix head of global TV, in a statement says "Since its premiere on Netflix in June, Manifest has proven very popular with our members".
"Jeff Rake and his team have crafted a beguiling mystery that has viewers around the world on the edge of their seats and believing again in second chances, and we're thrilled that they will bring fans some closure with this final super-sized season."