Designated Survivor premiered on ABC earlier this week, and the series had a strong debut. Will fans see a full 22-episode season out of the new Kiefer Sutherland series? It is possible. The actor teased the possibility of a full season order in a new interview.
He said the following, according to Ad Week:
“You can’t expect the company to really get behind you unless you’re going to produce enough material to make it worth their f***ing while. [With a shorter run], you’re hamstringing yourself, because for them to promote and get behind, they have to feel the potential upside of something. That’s much harder to do at 15 episodes than 22. Content is king, and you’re almost better off with 22 or 24 episodes of something mediocre than you are with 13 of something great. That’s unfortunate, but that’s a reality. And so the dollars that someone can actually put behind advertising is always going to be reflective of that.”
The season of Designated Survivor has just begun. Fans will need to keep an eye on the numbers next week to see if the new series stays strong.
Did you watch Designated Survivor on ABC? Do you want a full season? Tell us what you think.
I love Kiefer Sutherland, and any show that he’s in but this one has at least a different theme to it. I like the concept of the show and would love to have a full season. This is now January And were waiting for it to start up again. If it’s not going to someone should make an announcement.
Please let us have a full season! Puh-lease!!! I adore this show! Great actors, great acting & edge-of-my-seat drama!
Yes! I just watched some old episodes and I am hooked.
Great show! Please keep it coming!
I really hope Designated Survivor has a full season order. I have watched all episodes so far. Love the show. Please bring back.
I have seen two episodes so far, and I loved them, can’t hardly wait for the next one. I live in China, and do not get too many chances to see good TV and excellent actors.
I love it so far and DVR playback ratings have been huge!
I think this is a great show for the fall season and I hope they stick with it for a full season. Very good content!!
Love the show. I hope it gets picked up for a full season. A CHRISTMAS better not get me hooked and pull it.
Keifer has another hit. The concept of the show is too realistic as with the current world climate. Keifer is cast perfect for the “nobody” turned president and his wife is also perfectly cast. I hope the story line continues and doesn’t become unbelievable. I loved the first episode!!!!
Yes, I hope this is given a chance at a full run! My husband actually joined me for this one! He never watches television any more and he said, “Record this one! I don’t want to miss them!” It is such a compelling storyline and we look forward to seeing how these characters flesh out.