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?
I am very disappointed that ABC is cancelling “Designated Survivor”. President Kirkman is a decent and honorable man. He epitomizes what a President of the United States should represent which is complete honesty and total humility. He puts his constituents and what is best for the United States first. I hope another network picks up “Designated Survivor” for a 3rd season.
Also think this series on TV. Have been watching since beginning. Such a shame to drop it. I too live in an area that the ratings done. Wonder if being on Wednesday is affecting ratings due to many folks attending churches on that night???
It is the Only TV series I watch. The entire cast is great, the story lines are great and I am saddened by ABC’s decision. I hear Netflix may continue it. I don’t subscribe to them but I would Only to watch Designated Survivor.
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BEST BEST SHOW on ABC!! Would watch for sure!! Kiefer is excellent!! We DVR the show & watch when we can so that’s why ratings are bad!! All our friends do the same!! Please bring it back!!!
WITH ALL THE CRAP ON TV THIS GETS CANCELLED! THOUGHT ACTORS WERE GREAT AS WELL AS SHOW BIG DISAPPOINTMENT
Designated Survivor is a favorite of my husband and I. We look forward to every episode and are disappointed it’s being cancelled. We’d definitely watch a Season 3. I wish ABC would reconsider.
Good show. I DVR this TV series every week and binge watch on weekends. Do they count shows that are recorded in their ratings?
DS is one of the few series that gives us a view of government and politics, gets us away from the chaos in the real world. Sutherland has done a phenomenal acting job. The chemistry with the rest of the cast is perfect. I think it is to early in the series to cancel it. ABC needs to step up their game and make better decisions when supporting shows they put out there. I think this show should be reconsidered!!!!
YES! I Loved Designated Survivor – would have watched a 3rd season, a 4th season and more! Big mistake cancelling this drama.
The Best Show on TV. Kiefer Sutherland is great as is the rest of the cast. The Networks always cancel the good shows and leave garbage on the air. It would be great if another Network picked it up!
This is my favourite show on TV. I was so very disappointed that ABC cancelled this show. I hope another network picks it up. Thank you to Keifer Sutherland, writers, cast and crew for this very provacative show.
Favorite show. Very important show demonstrating civility, thoughtful and compassionate governance as well as compromise. It is very much needed for all ages and political persuasions in this fractured time in the USA. ABC has forfeited its resposibility to provide programming to uplift society rather than pander to the baser instincts that it provides with The Bachelor and Bachelorette. Time to step up ABC and give Designated Survivor prime suppurt and scheduling and live up to being AMERICA Broadcasting Company.
Best program on tv in a very long time. A shame to cancel, when there are do many meaningless programs that just keep going. I watched every program.
One of our family’s favorite shows! It is extremely disappointing to see it go when so many other brain numbing awful shows stay on! This network is about to lose me for good.