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Designated Survivor

2016 to 2019 Drama, War & Politics 3 seasons

TMDB rating 7.1/10 Canceled

Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.

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Seasons3

  • Abruptly elevated to the presidency after a calamitous attack, Cabinet secretary Tom Kirkman must lead the nation through an ever-deepening crisis.

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    TMDB rating 7.4/10

  • With the conspiracy more alarming than ever, a fiery lawyer joins President Kirkman's staff and Agent Wells forms an alliance with a British spy.

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    TMDB rating 6.4/10

  • Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.

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    TMDB rating 5.5/10

Cast and details

  • Kiefer SutherlandTom Kirkman
  • Maggie QHannah Wells
  • Kal PennSeth Wright
  • Adan CantoAaron Shore
  • Italia RicciEmily Rhodes
  • Natascha McElhoneAlex Kirkman
  • LaMonica GarrettMike Ritter
  • Jake EpsteinChuck Russink
  • Paulo CostanzoLyor Boone
  • Ben LawsonDamian Rennett
  • Malik YobaJason Atwood
  • Zoe McLellanKendra Daynes
Created by
David Guggenheim
Network
ABC, Netflix
First aired
Sep 21, 2016
Latest episode
Jun 7, 2019

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