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Vulture Watch
Is Tom Kirkman the man to lead the U.S. through this unspeakable nightmare? Has the Designated Survivor TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second 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 two. 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 follows HUD Secretary Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland). After an attack on Capitol Hill, during the State of the Union Address, wipes out the presidential line of succession, this lower-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States. Kirkman struggles to keep the country and his own family from falling apart — while navigating the highly-volatile political arena. In addition, he must lead the search to find who is responsible for a horrific attack. The cast also includes Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett, Tanner Buchanan, Kal Penn, and Maggie Q.
Season One Ratings
Currently, the first season of Designated Survivor is averaging a 1.25 in the demo and 5.84 million total viewers. Find out how Designated Survivor stacks up against other ABC TV shows.
5/11 update: On May 11, 2017, Designated Survivor was renewed for a second season.
Season two will debut on September 27, 2017 at 10:00pm.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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Telly’s Take
With all the death and destruction on this show, you might expect to find this humble vulture in the midst of a gluttonous gorge. It seems, however, that Designated Survivor could find itself safe for a second season, despite its performance. Mirroring its lead character’s journey, this TV series finds itself in its present position, largely due to the catastrophic state of ABC’s drama slate.
Although it has been on hiatus since mid-December, Designated Survivor will not return until March 8th. That means the network is keeping it off the air, during Nielsen’s crucial February ratings sweeps. In addition, back in December, Jeff Melvoin boarded as the third showrunner — replacing Jon Harmon Feldman, who in turn, replaced Amy B. Harris. While I’ll remain on my perch for now, I’m keeping an eye on this one. It looks to me as though the network is trying to shore up this series and doing what they can to help it be a success.
5/11 update: ABC has renewed Designated Survivor for a second season. Details here.
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What do you think? Should the Designated Survivor TV show have been renewed for season two? How would you feel if ABC had cancelled this TV show, instead?
Not enjoyed a show as much for decades.
Renew program! It worth watching, stimulating. I love the twist and turns…
Love this show!
The show is awesome. Please bring it back!
I love this show. It is one of few series I really watch. I think it’s 6-7 series that I watch & Feud was one & now it’s over.
Please please please do not cancel this show. It is great.
If it is cancelled it with out doing the show justice and giving it the episodes needed to resolve the plot lines.. I will no longer watch any ABC series in the future. It’s not worth investing my time if they won’t commit to their endeavors.. especially worthwhile ones like designated survivor.
Great show. Really hope it renews. Hope all these positive comments make their way to ABC.
Please renew! You are leaving us hanging.
Please Bring it back – it was interesting! Also – don’t leave us hanging! Who done it!!!???
I think the show is so interesting especially in our current political climate. The fact that we just found out that the terrorists may not have destroyed the Capitol…that it may have been “the enemy within” is intriguing and terrifying. I am on the edge of my seat when it’s on. Please Renew!
Love designated survivor. Please renew!!!!!!
At least a week ago I received a post from renewcanceltv.com that said ABC had ALREADY renewed Designated Survivor but every where else I look says not yet…what gives?
ABC was looking at potential new showrunners for season two but the series has not been renewed yet.
Not what I was told it said Designated Survivor was now safe for season 2. At least that’s what I was told.
I believe it is a very intriguing setting and deals with unique drama and mystery and political implications. I will be glad to continue tuning in. Well done.
Love the show! Kiefer Sutherland is a wonderful actor who makes you feel what he’s feeling. Rest of the actors are excellent in their roles. Worthy of another season!
ABSOLUTELY!!! Couldn’t have said it better.