When a mysterious plane crash-lands in Denver, the passengers emerge with no memory of who they are, where they came from, or why they're here. A young social worker and a novice Homeland Security agent team up with the new arrivals in an attempt to stop a humanity-ending catastrophe, discovering along the way that they are all part of the very puzzle they're trying to solve.
Original series creator Jeff Rake co-created the new drama with former co-executive producers Margaret Easley and Laura Putney. All three will serve as co-showrunners on the first season. They will also executive produce with Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Len Goldstein and Jacqueline Levine. Warner Bros. Television, Compari Entertainment and Tall Baby Productions will produce.
"We are thrilled to expand the Manifest universe with Arrivals, led by the original creative team of Jeff Rake, Margaret Easley, and Laura Putney," said Jinny Howe, Head of Scripted Series for U.S. and Canada, Netflix. "Their return ensures the creative continuity essential to this franchise, allowing us to honor what made the original a phenomenon while introducing a fresh perspective for fans worldwide."
"When the idea for Manifest first crash-landed in my head, I never imagined where it would lead," added Rake. "What started as a wild concept became something much bigger - a story that connected with millions of people around the globe. And thanks to Netflix, we were able to finish the journey and give those fans the ending they deserved. But the world of Manifest has more stories to tell. To now bring fans a brand-new mystery from that world is quite simply beyond my wildest dreams. Arrivals co-creators and co-showrunners Laura Putney and Margaret Easley have been my trusted colleagues for over a decade. Their contribution to the Manifest mothership cannot be overstated. It was a no-brainer to make them my partners on this spinoff. Together we've set out to create something bold, surprising, deeply human, and full of the kind of big ideas that spark conversations long after the credits roll. We can't wait for a whole new audience - and longtime Manifest fans - to discover Arrivals."
