The Shocking Truth Behind the Off-Screen Demise in Manifest Season 4

In a surprising twist, a deleted scene from the concluding episode of Manifest season 4 uncovers the shocking revelation that Captain Bill Daly met his demise for the second time. Contrary to what viewers believed, the pilot of Flight 828 didn't just die once, but twice during the course of the fourth season. Portrayed by the talented Frank Deal, Daly joins the unfortunate ranks of twelve passengers who were denied a satisfying conclusion in the final installment of Manifest.

Although Angelina was responsible for the character's murder, it would have been logical for Daly to return in the final episode of the Manifest series, considering that many other deceased passengers were revived through the reset of the timeline. Surprisingly, Daly did not make an appearance or even receive a mention in the episode. However, Netflix later released a deleted scene that confirmed Daly's intended appearance. Initially, Manifest had planned to depict the events when Vance boarded the plane to investigate the 11 missing passengers. In this removed scene, he entered the cockpit and witnessed Captain Daly disintegrating right before his eyes.

How Captain Daly Failed The Death Date

Captain Daly suffered the same fate as Angelina, Autumn, Randall, and Paul, indicating that he, too, was unable to pass judgment and was consequently deemed undeserving of a second chance. It is rather surprising considering that Daly was not as ruthless a villain as Angelina, nor was he as uncaring or cold-hearted as Randall or Autumn. The character possessed redeemable qualities, as evident from his son's anecdotes about the enjoyable moments they shared and the remorse he felt for his past actions. Regrettably, these attributes were insufficient to surpass the Death Date.

It would seem that Daly's lack of virtuous actions and numerous mistakes hindered his chances of surviving the conclusion of Manifest. His son acknowledged that Daly had made many errors in his life, including excessive drinking, infidelity, and potentially more. Additionally, we must not forget that despite his intentions, he had kidnapped Fiona in the first season. While characters with lower moral standards, such as Eagan, were able to find redemption, Daly unfortunately did not receive the same reward. Due to being trapped in the divine consciousness for an extended period and subsequently being killed by Angelina shortly after his return, he had very limited opportunities to heed the Callings and aid others in the same way as the other passengers.

Captain Daly’s Death Would Have Ruined Manifest’s Ending

As a crucial passenger to the show's overarching narrative, it was clear that he should have had a place in the final episode. However, considering what happened to him, it was ultimately for the best that his deleted scene wasn't included in the Manifest series finale. The final few minutes were characterized by a hopeful tone and the idea that all the passengers would have the happy futures they deserved. Including Captain Daly's death would have significantly diminished that uplifting feeling.

The deleted scene portrays a tragic ending for him, highlighting the depth of his flawed character and his desperate need for redemption. In the show Manifest, Daly was a relatable and sympathetic figure, making it easy for viewers to root for him. However, the deleted scene serves as a reminder of the harsh reality of his story – his good intentions and desire to make amends were not enough to rectify the mistakes he had made in the past. Prior to the deleted scene, one could have assumed that Daly had found his happy ending off-screen, as he stepped off the plane and immediately called his son. This would have been a satisfying conclusion to his character arc, but unfortunately, it was not meant to be.