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?
Love that show. Can’t wait for it to return
I love the show, hope it returns
Yes, great show can’t wait till it comes back!
Love the show . Amazing
Please renew! Love Kiefer, love intrigue, interesting story and twists. One of our favorited!
Very much hope there is a renewal of Designated Survivor. We need this kind of program right now. Makes me look forward to seeing an episode each week
I love watching designated survivor. I’ll be watching it in march
Love the show
Terrific show. More, please!
Great show.
please renew it it is the best new show on television
Yes, we love this show at our house! Keep it coming!
i am so ready for Designated Survivor to return. the whole cast does an excellent job. hope it is on tv for a long time!
Fabulous…absolutely and thoroughly enjoyable. Ditto all the other enthusiastic comments. Insightful and the way we wish our CEO of the country was working and communicating and thinking.
I love this show. Bummed I have to wait until March for more