What’s going on with Designated Survivor? The freshman ABC series will return in March but with a new showrunner, says The Hollywood Reporter.
The political thriller stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member who becomes President of the United States after an attack on Washington DC. The cast also includes Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett, Tanner Buchanan, Kal Penn, and Maggie Q.
In December, the showrunner of Designated Survivor was replaced for the second time. First, Jon Harmon Feldman took over for Amy Harris. And now, Army Wives veteran Jeff Melvoin will be showrunner. However, despite the changes, the series is still performing fairly well in the ratings. So far, Designated Survivor is earning an average rating of 1.45 in the 18-49 demo with 6.59 million viewers. The real test will come when we see how many viewers remember to tune in when the series returns.
Season one of Designated Survivor returns on ABC on March 8th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
What do you think? Are you watching Designated Survivor? Do you hope ABC renews the series for a second season?
Dang…March?! Obviously, something else is going on with the show. Quite sad. It’s a great show.
Great show. Bring back Kiefer.
I love Designated Survivor and am missing it. It’s even taken me over an hour to find this site because I can’t find anyone that will tell me when it’s going to be back on TV again in 2017 so TERRIBLY FRUSTRATING. ; (
I don’t know why you’re making changes, I like the cast as it was and I just don’t think it’s going to be the same without the initial cast surviving whatever’s going on in the network. But I’m anxious to see so please bring it on!
It returns March 9th.
I loved the first season and am happy that it’s back for season 2
Captivating show! Can’t wait for it to return in March!
I love designated survivor the cast is great . Theres alot of cliffhangers but if you put more action in it like the winter finale you could drive more ratings up. Im sure people sometimes lose interest of they have to wait every episode of a cliffhanger haha. I like it . But lets catch the bad guys
So thrilled it’s returning. This show has me glued to the sofa. Can’t believe I have to wait till March
I found the show intriguing,was all in.Wondered where it’d gone. I’ll be on board upon its return.
Can’t wait for it to come back.
One of our 3 favorite new shows!
Best drama on TV. Bring it back and keep it on.
It is starting to grab me! Can’t wait for March
Love this show, please keep it on!!
Great to know designated survivor is returning.
It is a great show with very realistic plots.
Awesome
I’m so glad it’s coming back on. It’s a very good program!!!
The show will be back for at least one more season. It’s not doing a 0.20 like Crazy Ex Girlfriend. It should finish above a 1.0 live average for the season.
I’m with everyone else here – this show is frighteningly realistic. The suspense is wonderful and I love most all of these actors, having watched them in many various prior projects. It is too bad we have to wait so long for it’s return but I will be there. Please keep up the quality and renew it.