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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?
This is a great show….I never miss it. I think this shows are one of the best TV series I ever seen. It should have a 3rd season…..I am a Malaysian & to me shows like this is hardly made but thanks to ABC its one of my favorite shows I look forward to it…just Like Madam Secretary that follows in the same genre but has a different political twist that makes the show interesting….This is a keeper and I hope ABC will give it a season 3…..pls do not cancel a great show
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL. I always look forward to watching this every week. The entire Cast is GREAT! Episodes are great. Don’t CANCEL!
We love this show! Please do not cancel!!!!
One of the BEST shows on TV!!!! DO NOT CANCEL, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don’t cancel..we live in Australia and love it!!
Renew it and promote it. This mystery with many threads is wonderful!
Renew it and spend as much on promotion as you do for the Bachelor and other shows which require no brain function on the part of the viewers. This mystery with many threads is wonderful!
This had been my very favorite show since the very first episode! I’ll be so disappointed if you cancel it! This is the same type of Congress that President Trump deals with!
Great show! It is one of our favorite tv shows- it demonstrates strength through integrity and family values. Don’t cancel this one- its one that all the family can enjoy together!
Do not cancel. This is one if the only good shows on TV. It needs advertising. We just happened upon it and watch it every week. It’s the best show out there. Do not let Netflix take it over.
Designated Survivor is one of our favorite shows. Hope they change their minds about canceling it for next year.
One of our highlights of the week is a watching this show. In order to increase viewers the 3rd series needs a david and goliath story with an underlying mystery that is held throughout the series. Come on ABC dont let this great story end yet… if you need some Sherlock and Watson ideas maybe we can help
This is/was one of the few things on TV worth watching these days. ABC, please renew it, rather than letting it be taken over by Netflix or some other non network channel. Not everyone can afford Netflix and other premium channels.
This is the best show out there. Please do not cancel.
Please renew this show! It’s up there with Madame Secretary!
Also a great show !