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How long will President Kirkman preside over our long, national nightmare? Is the Designated Survivor TV show cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Designated Survivor season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
A political thriller airing on the ABC television network, Designated Survivor stars Kiefer Sutherland, Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto, LaMonica Garrett, Kal Penn, Maggie Q, Malik Yoba, Paulo Costanzo, Zoe McLellan, Ben Lawson, Tanner Buchanan, and Mckenna Grace. The conspiracy drama series centers on Tom Kirkman (Sutherland). After an attack on Capitol Hill wipes out the line of succession, this HUD Secretary becomes President of the United States. In Designated Survivor, season two, President Kirkman is on the hunt for the terrorists who destroyed the Capitol, even as he handles the daily Oval Office crises.
Season Two Ratings
The second season of Designated Survivor averaged a 0.70 in the demo and 3.93 million total viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 44% and down by 33%, respectively. Find out how Designated Survivor stacks up against other ABC TV shows.
Designated Survivor was cancelled by ABC but then, Netflix picked it up for a third season. Season three will debut in June 7, 2019. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Designated Survivor premiered to much lower numbers than last season and the ratings have dropped quite low over the course of the season. Though ABC wants this series to survive to see a third season, I just don’t think enough viewers tune in. I’ve heard that it does well internationally. If it is renewed, that will be the reason why. For now, I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens and update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free updates on any Designated Survivor cancellation or renewal news.
9/5/18 update: Designated Survivor was cancelled by ABC but Netflix later picked it up for season three.
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What do you think? Should ABC have renewed its Designated Survivor TV show for a third season? Are you glad that Netflix saved it?
Keep the show going. Watching it here in New Zealand. Love the show.
On the last show of the season ending 12/13/17. Did the first lady getkilled in a car crash and what are they going to do in the new season about her did the actress playing her quit
My husband and I love the program please keep it on for many seasons. Thanks.
Yes she was killed in the car accident. The other vehicle hit her side straight on. Made it look as if she was killed instantly.
Tbone hits are a serious threat to life which most folks do not realize. When hit the person on the hit side smacks against the side window and get concussion. In real life I had a friend who was so hit and survived but when talking to the police she uttered I do not feel well and collapsed. She was dead when she hit the ground.
I’m so sorry for the loss of a friend. A tragic loss to all who knew her
You don’t know she was killed. Only the people involved in the show know. You’re guessing.
I love this show, but the emphasis keeps changing–at this point Molly Q appears to be the major player. All the actors are superb and even with the loss of the First Lady, it’s high quality should ensure survival. But we all know audiences can by fickle. Good luck to all of us who appreciate this political drama/thriller.
Maggie Q.
If the writers could come up with a story wich has enough suspense in it to last a whole season I definetely would like to see another season! Season one was spectacular,but the suspense dropped quite a lot after they finished off Lloyd in the bunker blast.
Since Lloyd died, the story line has become an intertwining of multiple story lines that will drop off as they become part of the main story.
Please let season 3 happen. You can’t end it just like that…..
No thanks for cancelling the show. I would like for season 3 to commissioned.
I think it is a fantastic show and it would be a shame to cancel.
It’s a great show. Nice mix of drama, action, and suspense. Please keep going!
Please keep show going! Love it!
Yes let’s keep it going, love the show.
Love this show plz don’t cancelle the show so looking forward to watching a season 3 !!!
Sutherland makes great decisions as president. His press secretary is so supportive. Love the show. Please let it continue and show us how he could untangle congress and gets today’s problems solved. Let it show how US could resume its full GREAT place as a leader in the world.
I think a part of it’s low ratings are that there was claim he was an Independant and work with both parties, but it has been nothing but negative to the right and many conservatives are television viewers
Two episodes in is a little EARLY to be talking about canceled or renewd don’t you think?
Love the show! BUT, stop with all the conspiracy stuff.. Go back to showing us this amazing man rebuilding the country.