Manifest season 2 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Saanvi's discovery about Callings being genetically transferable excites her, but she's entangled in personal turmoil over contacting a former love. Ben struggles with job discrimination as a Flight 828 passenger, while Michaela is determined to save Zeke from his legal woes. The team, suspecting a mole in Saanvi's lab, creates a fake Calling to trap the Major's informant. Grace receives a Calling involving a gargoyle, symbolizing protection. Ben's university lecture is derailed by 828 curiosities, and Saanvi feels betrayed upon discovering the fake Calling. Zeke's charges are reduced thanks to Michaela's court testimony. The Major is revealed as Saanvi's psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Regier, leading to a new plan to expose her.
Full Episode S02E03 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Callings in "Manifest"?
Callings are mysterious voices or visions experienced by the passengers of Flight 828, often guiding them to take certain actions.
Who is Saanvi Bahl?
Saanvi Bahl is a medical researcher and a passenger on Flight 828, working on understanding the genetic changes in passengers.
Why is Zeke Landon in legal trouble?
Zeke Landon is in legal trouble for assaulting a police officer, although he pleads guilty to protect Michaela Stone.
What is the significance of Saanvi's discovery about Callings?
Saanvi's discovery suggests that Callings might be genetically transferable, a major breakthrough in understanding the phenomenon.
Why does Michaela feel obligated to save Zeke?
Michaela feels obligated to save Zeke because she believes his shooting incident was an accident and wants to rectify the injustice.
What challenges does Ben Stone face in his job search?
Ben Stone faces discrimination and skepticism in his job search due to being a Flight 828 passenger.
What plan do Ben and Michaela devise to find the Major's mole?
Ben and Michaela create a fake Calling to lure out the Major's mole within Saanvi's research circle.
How does Grace's Calling involve a gargoyle?
Grace's Calling directs her to help a woman she met at a yoga studio, symbolized by a gargoyle, indicating protection from evil.
What happens during Ben's lecture at the university?
Ben's lecture is overtaken by students' questions about Flight 828, veering off from the intended mathematical discussion.
How does Saanvi discover the Major's mole?
Saanvi discovers that her psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Regier, is the mole and is actually the Major, through her own surveillance.
What are the consequences of Zeke's court hearing?
Zeke's charges are reduced to a misdemeanor, and he is released from custody, thanks to Michaela's testimony.
How does Saanvi react to the deception about the fake Calling?
Saanvi feels betrayed and angered upon learning that Ben and Michaela deceived her about the fake Calling.
What is the Major's true identity?
The Major is revealed to be Dr. Ellen Regier, a psychological warfare specialist and a high-ranking military officer.
What does Michaela do to help Zeke in court?
Michaela testifies in court, stating that Zeke's shooting of her was an accident and advocating for his innocence.
What is the next step in exposing the Major?
The team plans to turn the tables and expose the Major, now identified as Kathryn Fitz, using their knowledge and resources.