Although the streaming service is often recognized for dropping well-liked shows, it has also revived some struggling series in the past.
One notable example is a TV series centered on the passengers and crew of a commercial flight who mysteriously return after being missing for five and a half years.
Fans are now praising it as the 'best show' available on Netflix.
The show first premiered in 2018 and was distributed by NBC.
It aired for three seasons on the network before it was canceled in June 2021, which meant that a planned fourth season was also scrapped, even though the third season concluded with a cliffhanger.
However, in August 2021, Netflix acquired the rights to the show and approved the production of season four.
Since it became available on the streaming platform, it has gained immense popularity, reaching over 57 million viewers, according to Variety.
Netflix Transforms Canceled TV Series Into Its Most-Watched Show GloballyThe first half of season four, which is intended to be the conclusion of the series, was released in November 2022, and the second half became available in June 2023.
Since the second part premiered on Netflix, it has attracted a devoted new fanbase.
Viewers have taken to social media to share their thoughts about the show. One viewer mentioned, "The series finale was actually really good. Glad they decided to finish the show."
Another fan remarked: "That ending was perfect. By far one of the best shows I've ever watched."
A third viewer expressed: "Thank you, Netflix. Fans owe you a debt of gratitude. I love this show."
One more fan stated, "This is truly one of the greatest shows I've ever watched."
Netflix Transforms Canceled TV Series Into Its Most-Watched Show GloballyMelissa Roxburgh, who portrays Michaela Stone in the series, discussed the show's initial cancellation and later revival in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
When asked about her emotions regarding the show being canceled and what the experience was like during the negotiations between NBC and Netflix, she responded: "There were a good two to three months of emotional downs when we knew we were getting canceled but hadn't gotten the official word.
"Then once Netflix came into the picture, there was another month's worth of ups and downs because we didn't know what that exactly meant or what it would look like."
"There were talks about an hour-long movie, about six episodes just to wrap things up. By the time we heard we were getting 20 episodes, we'd been angry, happy, sad, all of it."
"It was an obvious yes because it was the best offer for the show."
Roxburgh mentioned that she sensed the show had significantly more creative 'freedom' after Netflix took over Manifest.
The actress stated: "They had their input, but there was just a lot more trust and freedom from Netflix as opposed to NBC."
You can stream Manifest on Netflix right now.
