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?
It is one of the few adult programs on ABC. One of the only ones I made an effort to watch. But watching another pop singer belt one out is so much more interesting. And I can really relate to modern family’s everyday lifestyle
U bet I would watch another season. Love this show, very entertaining. Never missed it. BRING it BACK!
I liked the show for the most part, but its constant pushing the Left wing agenda was a real turn-off.
I absolutely loved Designated Survivor! Please , I hope there is a change of heart to keep this show on … at least for one more season. So sorry so many old shows that should be taken off continue to another season just because they have a history on tv!!!
I am so tired of the best shows being cancelled! I love this show and refuse to watch the reality based shows.
I am heartbroken – this was literally my favorite show! All the good ones are being cancelled – why? I am so done with network TV. This is the final straw 🙁
Really liked the show and am sorry that it is cancelled.
Very disappointed that the series is canceled. It was one of my family’s favorite show. It seems the good ones get canceled.
I love this show
Designated Survivor has been a refreshing and exciting series that will be missed. I can not believe that those of us who don’t want to watch fake reality
shows will lose another great show that keeps the viewer on the edge of their
seat as the drama proceeds. Thanks for the show, but too bad that a well done
show can’t be enjoyed by regular intelligent audience.
One of my favorite shows! I would definitely like to see a third season.
This is my favorite show
Definitely. I love this show and wish it would be renewed for the 3rd season. If there is something we can do to bring back the show let us know.
This is my favorite show. I wish it came on 3 times a week. I would watch this show for multiple seasons.
I am so very disappointed in the cancellation of DS. I sure wish you would reconsider.