Why did Designated Survivor have to go? Recently, Variety speculated on the reasons why ABC cancelled the TV show after two seasons.
The political drama centers on Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland), a low-level cabinet member who becomes President of the United States after a massive attacked on the capitol. The cast also includes Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto, LaMonica Garrett, Kal Penn, Maggie Q, Malik Yoba, Paulo Costanzo, Zoe McLellan, Ben Lawson, Tanner Buchanan, and Mckenna Grace.
According to Variety, there are several reasons why ABC decided to cancel Designated Survivor. For one, the drama was sinking in the ratings. So far, season is averaging a .71 in the 18-49 demo and only 3.951 million viewers.
Secondly, the show has gone through four showrunners in only two seasons. And, to cap things off, season three would have required Designated Survivor to move production from Toronto to Los Angeles, a costly move for a low-rated series.
What do you think? Have you seen Designated Survivor? Would you have watched a third season?
Love the show and will hate to see it go. Would have enjoyed another season.
I would have definitely wanted to have a Season 3!!!! PLEASE MAKE ANOTHER SEASON!!
I would absolutely watch it. Smart. Well written and timely
I definitely would have watched a season 3
Definitely would have watched a third season. I can’t believe they cancelled this well-written show and renewed Agent’s of Shield, a show that has been taken as far as it could go.
I don’t understand why the show would have to move to Los Angeles. I was hoping there would be a third season because season two was very good. The series as a whole had its problems, but I enjoyed it very much. I wish it found a larger audience.
Yes, I watch Designated Survivor weekly.Sorry it is being cancelled
Most definitely would’ve watched season 3. Loved this show.
Most definitely would have watched season 3. Love this show.
I love Designated Survivor. Kiefer Sutherland did a great job as a president he didn’t want to be. It was an exciting show. Please change your mind and bring it back.
Why was it canceled? BECAUSE IT SUCKED. Kiefer Sutherland was so annoying in that role, we only watched part of the first season. Could not stomach watching any more of it.
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Love the show!!! Love Kiefer Sutherland!!! To me, the best show he’s done since ‘24’!!!!!
Watch it every week my favorite show
Very disappointed it’s not coming back
Hoping another network may pick it up
Was a very good show with a great storyline
YES!! I wish they would renew it again!!!! LOVE THIS SHOW, WE WATCH IT ALL THE TIME EVERY WEEK!!!!!!
Personally I thought designated survivor was outstanding. I would definitely have watched season three. I am disappointed that the ratings weren’t better. With so many junk programs like bachelorette, survivor, and other nonsense programs, Designated survivor was a breath of fresh air. I thought it was well written and I thought the acting was outstanding. Just my two cents. Designated survivor was one of the few programs we joyed watching on network television. I will now have to resort more to Hulu and Netflix. What a shame.
Guy