President Kirkman is returning for a third term. After lengthy negotiations, Netflix has made a deal to revive the Designated Survivor TV show for a third season of 10 episodes. Season three will debut in 2019.
ABC cancelled the low-rated political drama series after two seasons in May. It was rumored that the series was being revived last month because of production listings.
Netflix to bring “Designated Survivor” to viewers around the world as a global original series
Designated Survivor will return for a third season as a global Netflix original.
The political drama starring Kiefer Sutherland will be helmed by showrunner Neal Baer from global studio Entertainment One (eOne).
Episodes: 10
Season 3 Synopsis: President Kirkman (Sutherland) will face a political reality… campaigning. What does it take to make a leader? What price will he be willing to pay? This season will explore today’s world of campaigning, smear tactics, debates, campaign finance and “fake news.” Democracy, as we know it, will hang in the balance.
Season 3 will go into production later this year and launch in 2019.
Seasons 1 and 2 come exclusively to Netflix in the U.S. and Canada this Fall.
Showrunner/EP: Neal Baer
Creator/EP: David Guggenheim
EPs: Mark Gordon, Kiefer Sutherland, Suzan Bymel, Simon Kinberg, Aditya Sood, Peter Noah
Executive Producer Mark Gordon Quote: “The continuation of the show via Netflix is a win-win for all involved. The story of President Kirkman and those around him has not been fully told and we look forward to working with our new partner in continuing the show for a global audience.”
Kiefer Sutherland Quote: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play President Kirkman for season 3 of ‘Designated Survivor’ with Netflix, eOne and Neal Baer. I believe this format will allow us to continue to delve deeply into storylines and issues concerning the American electorate that were not previously possible.”
Bela Bajaria Quote: “Timely and gripping, Designated Survivor has quickened the pulses of our Netflix members outside the US and Canada in its first two seasons. The international audience for the show drove our interest to bring the show to the world as a Netflix original for its third season and we are excited to bring the first 2 seasons to our US and Canadian members as well.”
Netflix has picked up #DesignatedSurvivor for a 10-episode third season that will launch in 2019 and revolve around President Kirkman campaigning for re-election. pic.twitter.com/ShSPPuT5OU
— Netflix Queue (@netflixqueue) September 5, 2018
What do you think? Do you like the Designated Survivor TV series? Will you be watching season three on Netflix?
It’s an intriguing series and I’m glad it will be continuing.
I am so glad Netflix picked up Designater Suvivor. I love this show and I am so tired of good shows being cancelled. Go0d for you Netflix
Thank you Netflix. Great show. Really enjoyed the plots and cast, even the evil people. They were easy to hate. 9.5 Rating.
Love the show but won’t subscribe to Netflix to watch it Boooooooooooo Netflix!!!
Wow, I’m not a big TV person but when I began watching Designated Survivor I couldn’t stop watching and was sooooooooooo disappointed to find out it was cancelled. Only later to google and find out Netflix picked it up for aseason 3. I am renewing my Netflix subscription. You go NETFLIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I enjoy watching “Designated Surviver”, ABC’s cancellation is Netflix gain I’m looking forward to the third season.
Thanks for picking up ball…
Wow! I just watched both seasons back to back, in three days. A lot of the show is about integrity and truthfulness and a President whom wants the American people to see a President who has it. It shows America what could be. Our Politicians should take it as a lesson. Good acting, good plot lines, good stars, good drama, good plot twists. There is a change in stars however but the producers handled that ok. The acting was superb. I give it two thumbs up. Go people and good luck with season three. Nicely done.
Glad to hear Netflix has picked up Designated Survivor—its a great series
I am sooooo excited that Netflix has picked up season 3 for DS.
So happy that Netflix will be renewing this show. Loved, loved, loved it! Keifer Sutherland is the BEST!
Will certainly be watching for Designated Survivor. Thanks for picking it up, Netflix!
I will absolutely be watching Designated Survivor on Netflix. Thank you for bringing us Season 3. Look forward to it!
Thrilled…it was a well acted and brought timely issues to the forefront. Netflix will have the freedom to do so even more deeply.
Btw, I am currently not a Netflix subscriber, but will be now !
Thank You Net Flex This is best show ever. I wish was on every night
It is wonderful for Netflix made a right choice to pick up Designated Survivor for a third season. 10 episodes short but will see how it goes.
Love ds sorry abc cancelled but will watch on Netflix no more abc for me