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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?
Please bring back DS. It’s my NUMBER 1 FAVORITE TV SHOW
This was one of my favorite shows. Bring it back please.
Please bring back DS Season 3. It was always my first choice program!!!
OMG its already august & there hasn’t been any confirmation on bringing back DS S3! Please bring it back >< I'm hoping next month they'll surprise us with S3.. I miss Designated Survivor my fav shoe on netflix.
PLEASE bring back Designated Survivor………..this was one of my favorite TV dramas.
I am a KS fan and thoroughly enjoyed Designated Survivor. I am more than a little sorry
to read that there will probably not be a 3rd season.
This was/is one of the very few shows that my wife and myself “TRULY” enjoyed watching.
It should not be cancelled.
Respectfully
Please let us know ahead of time, if you all have a change of heart about cancelling Designated Survivor!!!
My wife and are were very disappointed that our favorite TV show Designated Survivor was not renewed
This show is well written, fast paced, intelligent!! What a shame to have one of the few shows for people who enjoy shows that are not all fluff cancelled. We are so very disappointed with the decision to cancel this show!!
The show shouldn’t, can’t be cancelled on a cliffhanger like that. Give if another season with a closure, a proper ending if you want to end it. If ABC won’t hear about it than I hope strongly that another network picks it up !
I am just sick. Designated Survivor was one of the two best shows, tho killing off his wife was a bad, unexpected move. WTH….we have NO IDEA how the story ends. I hope Netflix picks it up and does it right. Is it possible you had it at a BAD DAY and TIME, ABC?
It could be true that season two dragged a bit too much to impress the majority, however, designated is such a complicate package to be cancelled.
I think a thought provoking program well written and well played needs encouragement, NOT CANCELLATION!
Enough vapid comedy sitcoms and repetitive crime.
Fresh and timely deserves air time.
I am so disappointed to see another good show cancelled. The story lines were amazing and as for the seasons ending…….how can you justify leaving fans in the dark????
Actually netflix picked it up