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Designated Survivor

"Declare your independence"

7.1
3 seasons
53 episodes
Canceled
Drama
War & Politics

Plot Summary

Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.

First Aired:September 21, 2016
Last Aired:June 7, 2019
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
ABC, Netflix
Created By:
David Guggenheim

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

No free providers found in US.

Seasons (3)

Season 1
7.2

Season 1

21 episodes

Aired: 2016

Abruptly elevated to the presidency after a calamitous attack, Cabinet secretary Tom Kirkman must lead the nation through an ever-deepening crisis.

Season 2
6.2

Season 2

22 episodes

Aired: 2017

With the conspiracy more alarming than ever, a fiery lawyer joins President Kirkman's staff and Agent Wells forms an alliance with a British spy.

Season 3
4.8

Season 3

10 episodes

Aired: 2019

Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.

Production

Genre Films

ABC Studios

Entertainment 360