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Designated Survivor

  • TV Series
  • 2016–2019
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
117K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
929
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Kiefer Sutherland in Designated Survivor (2016)
The fight has just begun. Season 3 of "Designated Survivor" arrives June 7 on Netflix.
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A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the line of succession.A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the line of succession.A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the line of succession.

  • Creator
    • David Guggenheim
  • Stars
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Adan Canto
    • Italia Ricci
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    117K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    929
    40
    • Creator
      • David Guggenheim
    • Stars
      • Kiefer Sutherland
      • Adan Canto
      • Italia Ricci
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos12

    "The First" Cast Connections: Meet the Mars Mission's Crew
    Clip 3:57
    "The First" Cast Connections: Meet the Mars Mission's Crew
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:10
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:10
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:40
    Official Trailer
    Designated Survivor--Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:30
    Designated Survivor--Official Trailer
    Designated Survivor: Season 3
    Trailer 2:08
    Designated Survivor: Season 3
    Designated Survivor
    Trailer 0:21
    Designated Survivor

    Photos1032

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    Top Cast99+

    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • President Tom Kirkman
    • 2016–2019
    Adan Canto
    Adan Canto
    • Aaron Shore
    • 2016–2019
    Italia Ricci
    Italia Ricci
    • Emily Rhodes
    • 2016–2019
    Kal Penn
    Kal Penn
    • Seth Wright
    • 2016–2019
    Maggie Q
    Maggie Q
    • Hannah Wells…
    • 2016–2019
    LaMonica Garrett
    LaMonica Garrett
    • Mike Ritter
    • 2016–2018
    Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone
    • Alex Kirkman
    • 2016–2019
    Jake Epstein
    Jake Epstein
    • Chuck Russink
    • 2016–2018
    Paulo Costanzo
    Paulo Costanzo
    • Lyor Boone
    • 2017–2018
    Zoe McLellan
    Zoe McLellan
    • Kendra Daynes
    • 2017–2018
    Mckenna Grace
    Mckenna Grace
    • Penny Kirkman
    • 2016–2019
    Tanner Buchanan
    Tanner Buchanan
    • Leo Kirkman
    • 2016–2018
    Ben Lawson
    Ben Lawson
    • Damian Rennett
    • 2017–2018
    Reed Diamond
    Reed Diamond
    • John Forstell
    • 2016–2018
    Malik Yoba
    Malik Yoba
    • Jason Atwood
    • 2016–2017
    Geoff Pierson
    Geoff Pierson
    • Cornelius Moss
    • 2017–2019
    Virginia Madsen
    Virginia Madsen
    • Kimble Hookstraten
    • 2016–2017
    Vanessa Burns
    Vanessa Burns
    • Shelly…
    • 2016–2018
    • Creator
      • David Guggenheim
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews1.4K

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    Related interests

    Martin Sheen in The West Wing (1999)
    Political Drama
    Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford in All the President's Men (1976)
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Kiefer Sutherland was not originally interested in starring in another television series after his eight season run on 24 (2001) and the limited series 24: Live Another Day (2014). Sutherland changed his mind after reading the script for the pilot, being blown away at how good it was.
    • Goofs
      It's occasionally said that Tom Kirkman is the first independent president of the United States. George Washington, the first president, was also an independent, and John Tyler, the tenth president, was expelled from his party and effectively served as an independent for most of his term.
    • Quotes
      • [from trailer]
      • Tom Kirkman: Mike, please, just tell us what you know.
      • Mike Ritter: Capitol's been attacked. Congress, Cabinet... Eagle is gone. Sir, you are now the President of the United States.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Kiefer Sutherland Performances (2017)

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    FAQ1

    • Will there be a season 4??? looking forward

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 21, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tổng Thống Bất Đắc Dĩ
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • The Mark Gordon Company
      • Kinberg Genre
      • ABC Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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