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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?
Designated Survivor is once again hitting it’s stride. There are so many things to learn, so many story lines with potential. Kiefer Sutherland is too good to be treated this way. I watched it every week. If it isn’t brought back, I’ll stop watching ABC. I know I’m not important but there are others who feel the same way. Reconsider. The cast is the best on tv.
Please renew Designated Survivor. Best show on tv!
Renew!! this show has depth and a stellar cast. After a slow start to season two, it’s finally hitting its stride. It’s very unfair to fans who have invested in Designated Survivor to have it cut short.
Please this show needs renewal for 3rd season.
Saddened at the news! Designated Survivor is the best show on TV. I was sad because we only had one show left in the season, now I find out it’s one show left in the series! Dumb decision!
Me too, You cannot cancel Designated Survivor, I will be crushed by this. I you cannot renew it to season 3, CBS will do it.
Or perhaps Netflix will, never mind how picks it up as long as it’s picked up 🙂
Please renew Designated Survivor best series on ABC
Please renew this show, it is the only thing I watch on ABC because it is the only show that I know of on ABC that has good values.
Please do not cancel this show.! Love all the characters. Great cast !
Huge fan if Kiefer Sutherland and love the show. Michael J Fox is a brilliant actor, but his character is annoying. Hopefully, they don’t kill off Italia Ricci’s character Emily. I’m still waiting to find out that Aaron is a traitor/double agent like they alluded to in the first few episodes of season one!! ABC needs to renew!! Go back to the terror ofvseason one and less focus on passing bills and bioartisan bs. That was your hook and I WAS hooked!
Please don’t cancel Designated Survivor. I have just fount season 1 at my local video store and am really enjoying it. Now I am trying to find it on TV to catch up with what is happening. Please don’t cancel this show. It is a good Drama/Action. Beats the hell out of all the “Reality Shows” that are on now!
I think Michael J Fox brought the series down. He’s done as an actor.
That’s not true, he played his role well !
I hope this show continues and I hope Maggie Q remains in the cast. She is one of my favorites. They will, however, need to have more interesting plots as we have seen during the last 2 weeks. There seemed to be a lot of “filler” which did not add to the show.
Maggie Q…seriously …you mean super woman who can take down multiple highly trained men twice her size at one time…get real Hollywood
I agree, one of the best dramas on television. Will continue to watch this as long as it’s on, unless Michael J. Fox remains on the show past the season 2 finale! He’s a huge detriment to the show
Please do not cancel, this is one of the best dramas on TV, as a matter of fact I think Keifer should run for president in 2020!