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?
Great show, good writing….enjoy the intrigue and characters.
great show keep it
Inn my humble opinion, this is the best series on TV this year. I sincerely hope one of the major networks picks it up for next year. Let’s not play politics with the TV schedule. We have enough of the reality TV junk. Keep this great show!
I enjoy this series very much! Hope it stays on the air!
I enjoyed the first episodes with much action an twist to the story line. However, the 4/5 episode began the leftist political propaganda. Boring same old bla as the news. Probably will not continue to watch. Unfortunate networks cannot produce a show for entertainment alone.
Please keep Designated Survivor it is a great show! So on the edge of my seat. Love this show. Binge watching the show awesome!
What happened to the new series. I love that show. I’m 70 years old and find the series very good and the cast of actors are awesome. I watched the first show of the 2nd season and then it just disappeared. Please Bring It Back NOW!!!!!!!
This is a terrific show. Please, please, do not cx it. ABC needs to have the stamina to stand with a show – as it moves alongs and develops. The writing is great and the actors perfect. With the events of today’s world it is captivating. And golly, how lovely to have such a decent man trying his best, at the cost of losing his personal life…for what is best for our country? Really look fwd to each episode – thank you for re-condsidering – this show has miles and miles to go. Allow it to ‘bloom’.
I love this show!! ABC hit a home run with this one!!
I’ve seen 1 new episode on the 9th of March. No more on ABC since. Where can I view the show. Jan @bgfy@aol.com Tks
This is a great show. The actors are awesome and really add depth to the story line. Both my wife and I look forward to it every week. Please keep it on.
Please do not cancel this wonderful show. My husband and I look forward to it every week with great anticipation. All of our friends love it as well.
Great show! Keep it coming!
All the reviews say this show is excellent. We want it back SOON!!
I think this show is top notch,riveting. Just as you think you got it figured out, the writers throw in a twist,excellent.
OMG this is the BEST show on television, especially all that is going on with the real POTUS drama.. We can not wait for the next episode. ABC is great at leaving us hanging and addicted to this show. GREAT job all that are involved. Great series and excellent show. TV at its finest..
Agree, totally!!
Please DO NOT cancel Designated Survivor!! Seems like all the good shows always get canceled. I would LOVE to see more seasons of this show!!