‘Manifest’ fans rally on Twitter after NBC cancels Netflix’s No. 1 show. Wait, what?

After three seasons, NBC has decided not to renew “Manifest� despite its three-day reign as one of Netflix’s top 10 shows this week. The Times confirmed Tuesday that the series has been canceled.

But the supernatural drama about a lost plane is taking flight as Warner Bros. Television tries to find a new home for the fan favorite. (The Season 3 finale of “Manifest� aired June 10, and the first two seasons are now streaming on Netflix.)

On Tuesday morning, “Manifest� creator Jeff Rake tweeted, “I’m devastated by NBC’s decision to cancel us. That we’ve been shut down in the middle is a gut punch to say the least. Hoping to find a new home.�

The punch was felt universally as fans, referred to as “Manifesters,� and cast members galvanized a #SaveManifest campaign, which began trending Tuesday on Twitter.

Writer Eric Haywood tweeted a screenshot of the show’s No. 1 spot on Netflix side-by-side with an announcement of the show’s cancellation.

Starring Parveen Kaur, Jack Messina and Melissa Roxburgh, among others, “Manifest� centers on Montego Air Flight 828 and the lives of presumed-dead passengers and crew members who return five years after the plane’s disappearance.

“I have some thoughts but in the meantime... #SaveManifest,� Kaur tweeted after Deadline first reported the cancellation late Monday.

The saga’s sudden end points to how networks’ definition of success, distinguished by same-day viewership, may still be at odds with popularity on streaming services.

The demise of “Manifest� is the latest in a long line of NBC shows that have been on the chopping block, notably “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.� While Season 3 ended on a cliffhanger, the story may never be finished if “Manifest� is unable to land at another network.

Rake created “Manifest� with an intended six-year life span. Despite resounding cries from newfound fans, according to Nielsen, Season 3 tied for 47th out of approximately 200 broadcast TV series in the 18-49 demographic.

The show ranked 62nd with 5.347 million total viewers, while seasons 1 and 2 averaged 12.607 million and 7.698 million total viewers, respectively.

Fans have turned to Change.org, creating a petition to demand six full seasons. One Twitter fan page even made a plea to Netflix: “NBC made a huge mistake.�

Since the cancellation announcement, cast members have been mourning online and supporting the #SaveManifest campaign.

“Beyond happy to have been part of the Manifam — this show wouldn’t be complete without you guys and I’m so honored to have been part of this flight with y’all,� tweeted Garrett Wareing, who played TJ Morrison on the show.

For now, the “Manifest� writers room’s Twitter account is encouraging viewers to support the show by heading to Hulu for the latest Season 3 episodes.