Reentry

"**Reentry**" is the second episode of the first season of *Manifest*. It premiered on October 1, 2018 on NBC.

## Plot

In "Manifest" Season 1, Episode 2, titled "Reentry," the mystery deepens as the passengers of Flight 828 struggle to comprehend the unexplainable events surrounding their return.

[Callings and Visions]

Following their inexplicable reappearance, the passengers continue to experience strange "callings" or visions that guide them towards specific actions. Ben Stone, still haunted by the voice of a mysterious little girl saying "set them free," begins to dig into the lives of the passengers to understand their shared experiences.

Michaela Stone, a police officer, grapples with survivor's guilt and an uncertain future with her fiancé Jared, who has moved on and married her best friend during her absence. Despite the emotional toll, Michaela remains determined to make sense of the visions and the connection they share.

[Cal's Drawings]

Cal Stone, Ben's leukemia-stricken son, is particularly affected by the callings. His drawings reveal cryptic symbols and haunting imagery, including a picture of the plane exploding mid-air. His visions seem to hold critical clues about the nature of their return and the purpose behind their shared experiences.

[Government Investigation]

As the government investigates the anomaly of Flight 828, NSA Director Vance takes a keen interest in the passengers' case. He conducts passenger interviews, hoping to glean valuable information about the inexplicable event. However, the passengers remain as puzzled as the authorities, with no memory of the missing five and a half years.

[Family Reunions]

Back home, Ben's sister Michaela struggles to reconnect with her nephew Cal and balance her police duties with her newfound calling. Meanwhile, Ben's wife, Grace Stone, grapples with the return of her husband, who was presumed dead. The emotional turmoil of the family's reunion is palpable as they navigate the complexities of their rekindled relationships.

[The Calling's Guidance]

Despite the challenges, Ben and Michaela decide to embrace the callings and follow their guidance. Their second calling leads them to a young shoplifter who is in danger. They manage to save him from a dangerous accident, which sparks the attention of the media and draws more scrutiny to the passengers' miraculous return.

[The Bond Among Passengers]

As the passengers' shared experiences become more evident, they start to come together to form a unique bond. Some embrace their callings with curiosity and hope, while others fear the unknown and potential consequences. A sense of unity and purpose emerges among the diverse group, driven by their shared quest for understanding.

[The Mysterious Little Girl]

Meanwhile, Cal's visions lead him to encounter a mysterious little girl who seemingly shares a connection with him. Her significance and role in the enigmatic events remain unclear, but she becomes a recurring presence in Cal's visions, guiding him towards unexplained truths.

And that's the detailed recap of "Manifest" Season 1, Episode 2, "Reentry." The mystery deepens as the passengers of Flight 828 grapple with their unexplainable return, the enigmatic callings, and the cryptic visions that connect them. Stay tuned for more captivating recaps as we journey through the captivating world of "Manifest."

## Cast

* Josh Dallas as Ben Stone
* Athena Karkanis as Grace Stone
* J.R. Ramirez as Jared Vasquez
* Luna Blaise as Olive Stone
* Jack Messina as Cal Stone
* Parveen Kaur as Saanvi Bahl

**Guest Starring*** Victoria Cartagena as Lourdes
* Curtiss Cook as Radd Campbell
* Julienne Hanzelka Kim as Kelly Taylor
* Daryl Edwards as NSA Director Vance
* Alfredo Narciso as Captain Riojas
* Frank Deal as Capt. Bill Daly
* Rich Topol as Harvey Stein
* Linda Powell as Admiral Willick
* Curtis Cook Jr. as Adio Campbell
* Elise Santora as Dr. Bortel
* Jake Horowitz as Blake Valero
* Bob Ari as Mr. Valero
* Tim Moriarty as NSA Deputy Powell
* Mark Zimmerman as DHS Director Hughes
* Cindy Im as Intel Analyst
* Matt Walters as Intel Analyst
* Dina Ann Comolli as Zealot Woman
* Hope Blackstock as Cable News Reported
* Joe Jones as British News Reporter
* Marysol Castro as Network News Reported
* Terrence Shingler as Corrections Officer
* Bebe Browning as Pedestrian

## Trivia

* Daryl Edwards and Alfredo Narciso are credited as guest stars from this episode onwards.
* Radd Campbell is played by Curtiss Cook, the father of Curtiss Cook Jr. who plays the character's son Adio Campbell.
* As Ben walks down the street, an ad for Harry Potter and the cursed child is visible.
* Ben quotes Clark's third law "*Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."*
* Adio was wrongly Imprisoned for stealing from the jewelry. But Ben catches the real culprit to exonerate Adio.
* Olive kept Ben and Cal's stuff in storage after preventing Grace from tossing it, to let go of her attachment to their memory.
* Lourdes is very sympathetic to Mick, whom lies that she was going to dump Jared; in order to keep the two together.
* Grace and Ben have sex.