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?
Loved this series and now we sre left with unnswered questions. Keifer SutheRland WAS FANTASTIC AND GAVE ME A SENSE OF WHAT this country needs As a President.
This is was one of THE best shows on TV. I watched this faithfully every week on Hulu. I think the issue is that most people are ditching cable and electing to watch their favorite shows on Hulu or other streaming services. ABC and other networks need to count viewership on streaming services. This is just very disappointing. I might just stop watching ABC all together.
I love this show. Taped and watched every one. Want a season 3 please. If cast wants another year, move them and do a Season 3. I even have my 90 year old parents watching this show. They only watch AMC and Lawrence Welk so that says a lot.
I have watched this show from the start, and definitely would like it to be renewed for another season. Keifer Southerland is a great actor and proved this on this show, and I enjoyed all of the actors.
We watched every single episode of D.S. and when we were away, we recorded it. It is one of the most believable, understandable, intelligent, and thoroughly enjoyable show with a great cast of characters. Which means it had to be axed. Sometimes I just have to wonder about the intelligence and character of our TV executives.
I LOVED Designated Survivor, and watched every episode. K. S. was tremendous, along with all of the actors. It’s a shame that only the stupid sitcoms and game shows continue, and good drama and great acting is cancelled. I would have watched season 3 and beyond. Very sad that it’s gone.
My husband and I loved this show and watched every week. ABC does it again! Always cancels or changes the shows you love.
I would DEFINITELY watch season 3.
I love this show. It is the best show on TV. Keifer is the best. He was on 24 and now Survivor. Why are all the good shows canceled? Why do you keep the game and sitcom shows….they are awful.
I loved this show. I don’t understand why the good shows get canceled and the sitcoms and game shows stay. I love a good show and this was one of them. Keifer is the best. He was on 24 and is on Survivor. Too many good shows are being canceled.
Saddened by the fact that this great show is being cancelled! It is one of the best shows on T.V.
Too good a show to be cancelled,another reason to cancel cable and watch streaming video.
I watched the program and really liked and now there will be no conclusion and that really bums me out
Anothet great TV series has been cancelled. Why do they keep cancelling great programming!
I really liked this show. Why is it they take off the good ones? So disappointed there will be no season 3..