3. The OA
This is a mystery thriller and drama series. In it, Prairie Johnson suddenly reappears after being missing for seven years. Moreover, the formerly blind person can see again and only refers to herself as “OA”.
Watch The OA if you like the following about Manifest:
- Supernatural phenomena
- The return of missing persons
- Focus on interpersonal relationships
- Spiritual and metaphysical themes
- Interesting character developments
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, The OA receives an average of 7.8 stars from 115,512 ratings.
Fun Fact: The opening credits of the first episode only roll after an hour (via GQ.com).
4. The Leftovers
In the drama series The Leftovers, 140 million people suddenly vanish without a trace. No one knows what happened or where they are. This event disrupts the lives of the survivors.
For example, the family man Kevin Garvey tries to return to everyday life. However, this is not so easy given the extraordinary circumstances…
Watch The Leftovers if you like the following about Manifest:
- Mysterious events
- Highlights the effects of the disappearance of people on individuals and society
- Focus on characters and their feelings
- Mystery and drama
This is what the IMDb ratings say: The series achieves an average rating of 8.3 stars on IMDb based on 11,936 user ratings.
Fun Fact: On October 14, 2014, HBO aired Season 1 all day long as a reference to the date when the “great departure” took place in the series. (via IMDb).
