In the Manifest episode "" (Season 1, Episode 15), the central conflict revolves around the introduction of James Griffin , a criminal who "returns" from the dead with Callings, challenging the belief that these visions are inherently good. Plot Summary

: Saanvi continues to struggle with severe PTSD following her kidnapping in the previous episode, which affects her ability to focus in the lab. Key Revelations

: Consumed by jealousy and distrust of Zeke, Jared retrieves a coffee cup used by Zeke to run a DNA and fingerprint test without Michaela’s knowledge.

: Michaela releases Zeke from custody after he was caught breaking into his mother’s apartment, trusting her instincts about his character.

: By observing Griffin’s survival and later events, Ben and Olive begin to suspect that those who return have a "expiration date" or Death Date exactly as long as they were gone—a year for Zeke and June 2, 2024, for the Flight 828 passengers.

: Despite Michaela’s efforts to appeal to Griffin's morality, he successfully trades his information for a pardon. The bomb is eventually found and neutralized in a hot dog stand in Times Square. Character Developments

: Unlike Michaela and Ben, who use Callings to help others, Griffin uses his vision of an impending bomb threat in Midtown to broker a full immunity deal for his past crimes, including murder.

: Saanvi discovers that Griffin possesses the same "blood marker" as the passengers, but his selfish intent leads Ben to realize the Callings can be used for evil. This fulfills Cal’s ominous drawing of a wolf.