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Is Designated Survivor coming back?

Designated Survivor (2016–2019) — drama · thriller on Netflix

The answer: Concluded June 7, 2019.
Designated Survivor poster
Genre
Drama · Thriller
Network / streamer
Netflix
Premiered
September 21, 2016
Ended
June 7, 2019
Runtime
~58 min per episode
TVMaze rating
7.4 / 10
3seasons
7.4/ 10

About Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor ended on June 7, 2019, after its third season. The series was available on Netflix and concluded its story arc in 2019.

It was a political drama and thriller that premiered in 2016. The show centered on Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who unexpectedly becomes President of the United States following a devastating attack on the Capitol during the State of the Union address. The series depicted his efforts to manage national crises, political intrigue, and personal challenges while trying to uncover those responsible for the attack.

The cast included Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, Maggie Q as Hannah Wells, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, and Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone. The show held a rating of 7.4 on TVMaze and each episode had a runtime of approximately 58 minutes.

Designated Survivor cast

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