Vulture Watch
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.
Designated Survivor Cancellation & Renewal Related Links
- TV show ratings are still important. Follow Designated Survivor’s weekly ups and downs.
- How do this show’s ratings compare to other network TV shows?
- Find more Designated Survivor TV series news or other ABC TV show news.
- Explore the ABC status page and other TV show status pages.
- Check out our lists of already cancelled and ended TV shows.
What do you think? Should ABC have renewed its Designated Survivor TV show for a third season? Are you glad that Netflix saved it?
I do not always have the time or schedule to watch series, so I buy them on DVD, this allows me to watch at my convenience. loved season 1 & am waiting for season 2 to come out on DVD. Others I know do the same thing, so I hope they keep going with the show. This is how I watch all tv series on DVD
RENEW
When Kiefer Sutherland made 24 I was hooked after watching the whole entire seasons of 24 I went out and purchased it and then when I heard he was having another movie call designated Survivor I could not wait to see it. Kiefer Sutherland is the perfect actor for this TV series I do not understand why they did not want to show the third series of designated Survivor that made me devastated so I’m hoping they changed they’re mine and show season 3
THIS show is first rate and
should be renewed! Every week seems pulled from headlines! Keep it on the air ABC!!
please keep this shown on . its a great show ,there isn’t many shows that i watch but this is definitely one of them .
I hope it continues. It’s a high-quality show that avoids excessive sex or violence and still has real life drama and interest. that’s rare – and unfortunately may spell its doom. I hope not.
I love anything that Kiefer Sutherland does. I especially love the show. Please keep it going.
We love this show. Please renew.
I personally feel that this show has massive viewership. So, why doesn’t it show up in the numbers? Like so many GREAT shows which “allegedly” do not have “high numbers,” Designated Survivor watchers record the entire season and watch it all at once. It is clear to me that EXCELLENT shows are getting cancelled for low audience numbers simply because a huge number of these shows’ fans record and watch the uninterrupted Season all at once. This is especially true for Dramas and Action Dramas like D.S. which have a Season-long story rather than episodic, self-contained, individual episodes.
I love this show and am always looking for it. Think the network needs to work out and keeping it consistent on weeks it is played. It would go for a couple weeks and then people think it is gone and don’t come back. I have had to go online to watch it because I have missed the day it is on. Don’t have cable any more and can’t get used to our new system of watching TV yet. It is getting exciting to watch.
I love desinated survivor. You should definately release more seasons of this show
I also like this show. Hope they keep it going.
Keep it going love
Love the show. A must season 3
Keep it going!!!!!!