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. There is always something new and surprising happening.
Please bring it back. It is the only TV show our family watches beside the news.
Can’t wait for it to return. My favorite show.
Love the show and can’t wait for more episodes in March. Certainly hope it will continue…
Big fan
Have totally been enjoying this show and truly hope it returns, the ratings are high and they renew for another season.
I miss this show .So out of the norm for me.Tells ABC how good it is to get me hooked
Absolutely loved this series. I hope the new one is as good as the last.
WHEW!!! I was nervous when I kept going to the ‘on demand’ and no new episodes were showing up! I am VERY happy it will be back on in a month!!!!
I love love this show, and will be watching March 8, along with many others I know.
Love the show. Thought I was taping it while away and was very disappointed when something else taped in its place. It is the one show both my husband and I enjoy together! Please bring it back sooner than March!
My wife and I love this show, DVR it every Wednesday night and watch later in the week since we have other commitments that night during the school year.
So happy its coming back..can’t wait!
My family and I absolutely LOVE Designated Survivor! March IS too long to wait but just bring it back. The suspense on the show’s stories is marvelous and the actors top notch! Hurray for this series!
Barbara
Great show absolutely love it never miss an episode but I personally think it’s a bad idea to replace Keizer Sutherland as the forerunner because truth be told Keifer is the one who makes the show.