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?
ABC seems to be up to its old tricks again with this show. Designated Survivor is magnetic with its plot and storyline. By the end of each show we’re all drawn in even more and can’t wait for the next one to find out the mystery behind it all. Unfortunately, like other shows ABC broadcast (Flash Forward and Resurrection) the show abruptly ends for a few months before the story ends and when it returns, it’s only for a couple of episodes before it disappears forever without ever solving the mystery. I’d love to think that won’t be the case… Read more »
Yes MOST DEF keep drsignated survivor! This show is incredible!
Loved the show, hope it continues. My husband is continually asking when it will be on again.
This show really gets my vote. A good insight of what could happen in reality. The scenarios are believable not like some of the other unbelievable junk that is televised.
I love this show! I was settled in my recliner when it returned last night. And it was so good! Please don’t cancel it!!!!!
Just watched 3/8 2nd season and its better than ever…acting of all the cast is excellent and the cliff hangers raise my BP.
Love, this show. Keep it going.
Love this show. Kinder Sutherland is fantastic. Supporting cast excellent. Please, please don’t cancel it.
I love it….love these stories but because of Kiefer Sutherland I would watch it. Mis sing him in 24…it’s starting out with him as a really low placed underdog and I’m thinking he’ll do awesome in a part like this! With a strong supportin cast it should do really well. I hope it’s given a fighting chance!#.
Designated Survivor is one of few shows worth watching. Sure hope it continues.
We are ready for more Designated Survivor!
Yes, please! Loved this show and can’t wait to see it return!
Definitely bring it back!
Designated Survivor is my most favorite program. I have been impatiently waiting for the new season to begin. PLEASE do not cancel this program.
DS is the first show I’m watching on broadcase tv in many years. i even set a timer on my phone for it. Then it disappeared and a game show was on instead. I didn’t know it still existed until I just came to this site. I’m glad to hear it’s still around. guess I’ll wait for it to be on netflix on now since it’s disappointing the way they change the schedule around. Don’t they know people are used to watching things on demand?
Awesome show bring it back please