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Designated Survivor
TV-PG
2016
60m
Drama
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7.4
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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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3 Seasons
Season 1
Season 1
21 Episodes
Season 2
Season 2
22 Episodes
Season 3
Season 3
10 Episodes
Cast of Designated Survivor
Kiefer Sutherland
Tom Kirkman / Executive Producer
Maggie Q
Hannah Wells
Kal Penn
Seth Wright
Adan Canto
Aaron Shore
Italia Ricci
Emily Rhodes
Natascha McElhone
Alex Kirkman
LaMonica Garrett
Mike Ritter
Jake Epstein
Chuck Russink
Paulo Costanzo
Lyor Boone
Ben Lawson
Damian Rennett
Malik Yoba
Jason Atwood
Zoe McLellan
Kendra Daynes
Reed Diamond
John Forstell
Mckenna Grace
Penny Kirkman
Virginia Madsen
Kimble Hookstraten
Tanner Buchanan
Leo Kirkman
Geoff Pierson
Cornelius Moss
Emiliano Díez
Président Ortega
Ashley Zukerman
Peter MacLeish
George Tchortov
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Designated Survivor Ratings & Reviews
Callum
December 27, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Designated Survivor – Power thrust upon the unprepared. Designated Survivor works best when it leans into the sheer chaos of its premise. The first season is easily the strongest, driven by urgency, uncertainty, and the almost overwhelming task of rebuilding an entire government from ashes. It’s not just about uncovering who caused the catastrophe, but about figuring out how a country even functions afterward — who can be trusted, what systems still work, and how fragile order really is. That sense of scrambling survival is what makes the early episodes so compelling. Once the structure stabilises in later seasons, the stakes inevitably shift. The threats remain serious, but the raw tension softens as governance becomes established and the show settles into more familiar political-drama rhythms. It’s not worse — just different, and a little less electric. What truly grounds the series is Tom Kirkman himself. He isn’t a power-hungry politician or a career climber — he’s an ordinary man thrust into the most extraordinary role imaginable. Watching him and his family navigate a life they never wanted, planned for, or even considered gives the show its emotional backbone. The family dynamics matter here, and that humanity stops the presidency from feeling distant or mythic. Designated Survivor may lose some of its initial urgency as it goes on, but it remains thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly human. At its best, it’s not about politics — it’s about responsibility, adaptability, and the weight of decisions no one should ever have to make alone. 🥃 Pairing: A neat bourbon — steady, reliable, and grounding, the kind of drink that suits late nights filled with impossible decisions and quiet reflection.
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Adan Canto On The Show
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Italia Ricci On The Show
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Kal Penn On His Character
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Maggie Q On Her Character
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Virginia Madsen On The Show
Virginia Madsen On The Show
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Lamonica Garrett On The Show
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Italia Ricci On Her Character
Italia Ricci On Her Character
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Kiefer Sutherland On The Show
Kiefer Sutherland On The Show
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Natascha Mcelhone On The Show
Natascha Mcelhone On The Show
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Virginia Madsen On Her Character
Virginia Madsen On Her Character
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Lamonica Garrett On His Character
Lamonica Garrett On His Character
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Kiefer Sutherland On His Character
Kiefer Sutherland On His Character
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Maggie Q On Preparing For Her Role
Maggie Q On Preparing For Her Role
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Italia Ricci On The Appeal Of The Show
Italia Ricci On The Appeal Of The Show
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Adan Canto On The Timeliness Of The Show
Adan Canto On The Timeliness Of The Show
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Kal Penn On His Background In Government
Kal Penn On His Background In Government
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