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?
Yes a classy show that wasn’t managed well but was getting better and the type of show we need more of
My husband and I love this show!! We are not happy about it being canceled. Seems like every decent show gets canceled and all that is left is garbage. Please keep it!!
While I would have enjoyed watching a third season, I can’t honestly see where the storyline would go for another year. I feel like they’ve written themselves into a hole.
I really Ike this show! Don’t cancel it!
This is a great show. Don’t cancel it!
Yes I would have watched the show I was actually very disappointed that it was not renewed
Please don’t cancel this show I love it and would watch for many more years
Thought show was terrific….Sutherland played the role perfectly….so sorry to see it go
I am very disappointed and upset that the show was cancelled! My favorite! Please reconsider!
Very upset that Designated survivor has been cancelled! It was one of my favorite shows and Kiefer Sutherland is a great actor!
Love the show. Please renew nd why do they have to move to Los Angeles???
My Husband and I would have definitely watched a third season!!! We loved this show…
I absolutely would have watched another season. I love this show. This is the show I looked forward to the most to watch every week out of the 19 shows my husband and I watched.
We all love the show and would love a 3rd season.
Absolutely love this show. I would watch a 3rd, 4th and 5th season too.
My wife and I both loved the show, and thought it was well done. We wish it were renewed for a couple of more seasons.