It looks like Designated Survivor will live to see another day. ABC has renewed the dramatic TV show for a second season.
The political drama follows Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland), a lower-level Cabinet member, who ends up becoming the President of the United States after a major attack on the nation’s capital. The cast also includes Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett, Tanner Buchanan, Kal Penn, and Maggie Q.
Designated Survivor debuted in September to a strong rating of 2.24 in the 18-49 demo and 10.04 million viewers. And while the ratings have dropped over the course of its first season, the show is still a positive performer for ABC. So far, season one is averaging a 1.26 rating in the 18-49 demo and 5.88 million viewers, making it one of the network’s top-10 series for the 2016-2017 season.
What do you think? Have you seen Designated Survivor? Are you glad it’s been renewed for a second season?
My favourite show by far. Really pleased it has been renewed. I just hope the second season airs soon.
Absolutely love this show. I really appreciated the speech in the Finale. Very, very happy it has been renewed.
I wish the new season started right away!
Love it! Would like to see Jason written back in. This is first series in 40 plus years I make time to watch. Great cast!
Very happy that DS has been renewed. It is one of the best series on TV.
One of the best shows ever ! EXCELLENT ACTING, GREAT STORY LINE. Tv needs more shows like this one !!
TL
Love the episodes and can’t wait for next season, very entertaining program! Keep it going!
Ellen
I think it is one of the most exciting drama series.Kiefer and his fellow actors are very good and keep the shows coming.
Been anxiously awaiting the news of renewal. Glad it’s coming back.
I’m very happy about the second season!
Love it! Hubby and I are super happy it is coming back!
Great show curious how many stream it. Would probably have much higher ratings if u factored those people in. Can’t wait for the next season.
Yes, I am. I think the ratings went down because they took a long hiatus and it was hard to remember where they left off and get into it again
Melissa…we really need more intelligent and thought provoking shows like this! I can’t wait for it every week! Just sad that there aren’t more shows like this…CSI Cyber ended bc the American public is disengaged unless a show is a comedy. So sad!!!