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Designated Survivor

  • TV Series
  • 2016–20192016–2019
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Kiefer Sutherland in Designated Survivor (2016)
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
89K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
446
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  • Creator
    • David Guggenheim
  • Stars
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Adan Canto
    • Italia Ricci
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  • Creator
    • David Guggenheim
  • Stars
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Adan Canto
    • Italia Ricci
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    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    Season 3 Official Trailer
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    Designated Survivor: Season 3
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    Designated Survivor: Season 2
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    Designated Survivor: Season 2
    Designated Survivor: Reality Bites
    Featurette 1:25
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    Designated Survivor: Running For Re-Election
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    Adan Canto in Designated Survivor (2016)
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    Top cast

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    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Tom Kirkmanas Tom Kirkman
    53 episodes53 eps • 2016–2019
    Adan Canto
    Adan Canto
    • Aaron Shoreas Aaron Shore
    53 episodes53 eps • 2016–2019
    Italia Ricci
    Italia Ricci
    • Emily Rhodesas Emily Rhodes
    53 episodes53 eps • 2016–2019
    Kal Penn
    Kal Penn
    • Seth Wrightas Seth Wright
    53 episodes53 eps • 2016–2019
    Maggie Q
    Maggie Q
    • Hannah Wellsas Hannah Wells
    50 episodes50 eps • 2016–2019
    LaMonica Garrett
    LaMonica Garrett
    • Mike Ritteras Mike Ritter
    43 episodes43 eps • 2016–2018
    Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone
    • Alex Kirkmanas Alex Kirkman
    31 episodes31 eps • 2016–2017
    Jake Epstein
    Jake Epstein
    • Chuck Russinkas Chuck Russink
    28 episodes28 eps • 2016–2018
    Paulo Costanzo
    Paulo Costanzo
    • Lyor Booneas Lyor Boone
    22 episodes22 eps • 2017–2018
    Zoe McLellan
    Zoe McLellan
    • Kendra Daynesas Kendra Daynes
    21 episodes21 eps • 2017–2018
    Mckenna Grace
    Mckenna Grace
    • Penny Kirkmanas Penny Kirkman
    21 episodes21 eps • 2016–2019
    Ben Lawson
    Ben Lawson
    • Damian Rennettas Damian Rennett
    19 episodes19 eps • 2017–2018
    Tanner Buchanan
    Tanner Buchanan
    • Leo Kirkmanas Leo Kirkman
    19 episodes19 eps • 2016–2018
    Reed Diamond
    Reed Diamond
    • John Forstellas John Forstell
    19 episodes19 eps • 2016–2018
    Malik Yoba
    Malik Yoba
    • Jason Atwoodas Jason Atwood
    17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2017
    Geoff Pierson
    Geoff Pierson
    • Cornelius Mossas Cornelius Moss
    16 episodes16 eps • 2017–2019
    Virginia Madsen
    Virginia Madsen
    • Kimble Hookstratenas Kimble Hookstraten
    15 episodes15 eps • 2016–2017
    Vanessa Burns
    Vanessa Burns
    • Shellyas Shelly…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2016–2018
    • Creator
      • David Guggenheim
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    • 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 The Late Show Con Karim Musa: Che pago a fare, se posso scaricare? (2016)

    User reviews1.3K

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    8/10
    I am not one for political shows but...
    This show, which I stumbled upon when trying to find something to watch, grabbed me right off the cuff. Full of twists and turns, incredible storylines and great actors, I am sold. From terrorists, to conspiracies, to family and finally the incredible conflicts going on within the country. Watch it. Now.
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    • Will there be a season 4??? looking forward

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Останній кандидат
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • The Mark Gordon Company
      • Kinberg Genre
      • ABC Signature
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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