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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
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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
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Kiefer Sutherland
Tom Kirkman
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Maggie Q
Hannah Wells
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Kal Penn
Seth Wright
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Adan Canto
Aaron Shore
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Italia Ricci
Emily Rhodes
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Emiliano Díez
Président Ortega
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TV-14
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R21
MA 15+
10
TV-PG
14+
14
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16
18+
AP
15
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