'Manifest' Creator Jeff Rake Talks 'Lost' Comparisons | THR News

NBC's new show Manifest, inspired by the real-life Malaysia Airlines tragedy, follows the mysterious return of Flight 828 passengers who reappear after five years without aging. Creator Jeff Rake, influenced by 'Lost', aims for a slow-burn narrative focusing on character lives and scientific explanations. The show's success and future depend on its storytelling and viewer engagement.

What is the central mystery in the show 'Manifest'?

• A group of people who can read minds

• Passengers who travel five years into the future without aging

• A detective solving crimes with a ghost

• A family that discovers they have superpowers

Why did Jeff Rake initially not move forward with the idea for 'Manifest'?

• The TV landscape was already filled with similar mystery series

• He couldn't find a network interested in the show

• He lost interest in the concept

• He was working on another project at the time

What real-life event inspired Jeff Rake to revisit the idea for 'Manifest'?

• The success of another TV show

• A book he read about aviation mysteries

• The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

• A personal experience with time travel

How does Jeff Rake view the influence of the show 'Lost' on 'Manifest'?

• He sees 'Lost' as a foundational influence on the genre

• He believes 'Lost' had no impact on 'Manifest'

• He has never watched 'Lost'

• He thinks 'Lost' is overrated

What does the creator suggest about the timeline for revealing the mystery of the passengers?

• It will be revealed in the first season

• It will be explained in a spin-off series

• It will be a slow burn throughout the series

• It will be revealed in the final episode