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Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor

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Designated Survivor

"Declare your independence."

2016- 2019

3 Seasons

53 Episodes

7.2(1192 votes)

Canceled

Drama

War & Politics

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

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Netflix

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ABC Studios

Entertainment 360

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Tom Kirkman

Maggie Q

Maggie Q

Hannah Wells

Kal Penn

Kal Penn

Seth Wright

Adan Canto

Adan Canto

Aaron Shore

Italia Ricci

Italia Ricci

Emily Rhodes

Emiliano Díez

Emiliano Díez

Président Ortega

Creative team

Created by: David Guggenheim
Showrunner: Neal Baer
Peter Noah

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