[1][2] Manions was the first American role for actor Pierce Brosnan and co-starred Kate Mulgrew, David Soul, Linda Purl and Steve Forrest.

[1] William Hickey of The Plain Dealer wasn't impressed with the miniseries either, saying it "is the kind of work that will be most appreciated by 'Bicycle Irish', the ones who wear shamrocks on their sleeves and root their heads off each Saturday autumn afternoon for the Fighting Slovenians who play football for Notre Dame".

[2] In his review for The Orlando Sentinel, John O'Connor opined that the series is "less an exploration than a construction, jumping to a panting bed scene whenever the more violent actions subside temporarily".

He did find the cast to be "competent" with Pierce Brosnan and Kate Mulgrew "managing to be sympathetic and believable despite the generally wooden dialogue".

He also noted that the production "was good" and "occasionally the plot machinations generate a perverse interest of their own, however, the only thing lacking is substance".