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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?
We are really disappointed that Designated Survivor is cancelled. It was so refreshing to see a politician govern with the people in mind and not be worrying about the next election.
Why must ABC comstantly cancel its good shows and keep the drek
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Bring the show back.
Another good show cancelled! How depressing.
Seems to be a trend with ABC… any show with a good message is cancelled. Downward Dog, Last Man Standing, now Designated Survivor…
…yet ABC keeps George Stephanopolous on and The View on…
Sigh!
Please bring this show back. It is one of our favorites!
Please bring this show back. It is one of my favorites. And you left us hanging at the end of season 2. Not fair.
This is one of the best shows on TV. With all the political crap going on in this country, this President gives us hope, even though he’s a TV figure. You left us dangling with no closure and you owe us more for supporting your network. BRING DESIGNATED SURVIVOR BACK!!
Yes the series should be brought back! The show was well written and had a good cerebral story! It was also a good show showing what could be possible in Washington! It also gave people a better understanding of how our political system works! Kiefer Surherland did a phenomenal job portraying his character! Low viewership was likely the result of the division the citizens of the US is going through politically currently!
Really enjoyed Designated Survivor. I watched every episode. Very disappointed it has been cancelled.
Can’t believe a great show like this gets cancelled watched every episode!
Wish ABC hadn’t cancelled Designated Survivor! We watched every week.
Really a good show. Hate to see it gone. So many bad shows and they seem to get renewed. What a shame.
It’s a good show so as an international viewer I hope that it continues
Please do not cancel Designated Survivor….We really enjoy this series and were so happy that Keifer Sutherland was back since he did 24. It has great suspenseful plots with twists and turns that leave you in suspense.