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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?
Love this show- we need this show as a country and it is a great cast and very engaging. But network tv needs to learn they can’t put a show on constant 3 month breaks…I think that’s why this show has had a hard tome gaining momentum.
We have been ready to cancel our TV services, but this is one of the few shows that we watch. Drama, intriguing plots , excellent acting, etc. There are so few shows that are “clean”. Seeing Michael J. Fox acting inspite of his illness is nice!
I love this show!!! This show is great!!!! There is so much crappy TV i.e. reality tv but a good show like this is going to get cancelled what a crock of ****!!!!
I really think this show is wonderful. Please don’t cancel. I find Michael J Fox very hard to understand and does ruin the show when he is on.
Please renew this show, one of the best!
This show is amazing, keep it definitely. Great cast, well done.
I hope the show is renewed ,love it and watch every week.
This is far and wide one of the best dramas on t.v. If it’s cancelled I’ll not be viewing anything else on the network. And I know several others who feel the same way. Keep the show.
I love this show! Most shows are just passing time, but this show with such a great leader in Keifer Sutherland, is by far one of the best shows! I enjoy all the characters and esp. Mr. President himself! There are lots of twists and turns, which makes the show so so good!
Please do not cancel this show!
I hope Designated survivor is renewed watch on Netflix in UK find this very entertaining also Keifer Sutherland is great at what he does hoping for a 3rd season
This is my favorite show on tv. I will be very disappointed if canceled.
I quit watching the show early in Season 2 when it went over the cliff-leftist. I really don’t care whether it’s canceled or renewed, I won’t be watching it anyway.
Designated Survivor is so good. It better be renewed!! And Kiefer Sutherland better still be President. He is and has always been a terrific actor no matter what he does.
This show is too good not to be renewed. Characters are fully developed and interesting. A fictional glimpse into politics and personal interactions of the highest level of our national government
this is a great show I look forward to watching it each week I certainly hope it is renewed