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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?
Finally a show that I learned much from, how government works, with lots of suspense. Many of us got together on Wednesday nights for watch party, relates to current issues. Please, please ABC re-think what you are doing and get rid of other stupid shows…instead but keep Designated Survivor going!!.
I hope there is a season 3 I want to know what happens
This is a great show. There must be a season three
I hate to see this show cancelled. It’s one of our favorites. Shame on you ABC. There are too many stupid or inappropriate shows!
Don’t go! Please ABC give it a chance. So many stupid reality shows returning. Drop tHE DUMB Bachelor shows!!
Really enjoyed the suspense of the show each week. Our family followed each episode. Hope a network picks it up like Last Man Standing.
Please do not cancel on of the only intelligent shows on TV. Look forward to watching it every week, but have had to DVR it of late. Again, please take this one off of the chopping block
its sad that abc canceled this show. i hope netflix pick it up.
I hope Netflix picks it up. It’s sad ABC dumps great shows.
It is one of the shows I look forward to amongst all the other boring predictable shows out there. It is madness to cancel this brilliant series which only just got into its stride
A BIG mistake. But like all networks, it appears we do not count. For those of us over 50, who enjoy quality drama; we are once again left unsatisfied. Many, many of my peers are loyal enthusiasts of this show. We make the following comment often….. “If we find a show of substance, with great writers and less violence, it will be cancelled quickly.” And once again, it has happened. Great cast, plus a storyline that shows intelligence and is thought provoking. What more could we ask for? Even the title graphics of the show, with its black figure in… Read more »
This show should not be canceled as it is one of the few remaining shows worth watching.
Good show, just get rid of MJ Fox !!!
I totally disagree with Paula. I applaud Michael for his willingness to put himself out there when many would not have done so. Over the years he has developed into a fine actor, and deserves a thank you. His role on this series is great fun to watch. He is also giving us a message. A disabled person has the same rights that we have, and that is to be the best we can be. Michael is doing just that. A round of applause to him for that. And remember, a dA BIG mistake. But like all networks, it appears… Read more »
Couldn’t agree more with Charlie 🙂
It’s cancelled. Another great show bites the dust. Maybe just maybe they should rate over 40 viewers!!!
Please renew this great show for another season
Please renew for another season best show ever !!