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Designated Survivor

2016
53 episodes
3 seasons
71user score

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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Seasons
Cover of the Season 4 of Designated Survivor

Season 4

canceled

There won't be a season 4, the show has been canceled.

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Season 3

10 episodes
Jun 7, 2019

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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Season 2

22 episodes
Sep 27, 2017

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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Season 1

21 episodes
Sep 21, 2016

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

Casting
Profile picture of Kiefer Sutherland who plays Tom Kirkman
Kiefer Sutherland
Tom Kirkman
Profile picture of Maggie Q who plays Hannah Wells
Maggie Q
Hannah Wells
Profile picture of Kal Penn who plays Seth Wright
Kal Penn
Seth Wright
Profile picture of Adan Canto who plays Aaron Shore
Adan Canto
Aaron Shore
Profile picture of Italia Ricci who plays Emily Rhodes
Italia Ricci
Emily Rhodes
Profile picture of Emiliano Díez who plays Président Ortega
Emiliano Díez
Président Ortega
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Content rating
TV-14
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R21
MA 15+
10
TV-PG
14+
14
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18+
AP
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