Designated Survivor(2016)
Declare your independence.
Designated Survivor Synopsis
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.
Designated Survivor (2016) is a drama and war & politics series that premiered on September 21, 2016, spanning 3 seasons and 53 episodes. It stars Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn and Adan Canto. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,179 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2016-09-21
- Last aired:
- 2019-06-07
- Producers:
- Neal Baer, Peter Noah, Kiefer Sutherland
Designated Survivor (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Designated Survivor before you start streaming.
Designated Survivor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kiefer Sutherland
as Tom Kirkman
Maggie Q
as Hannah Wells
Kal Penn
as Seth Wright
Adan Canto
as Aaron Shore
Italia Ricci
as Emily Rhodes
Emiliano Díez
as Président Ortega
Key crew
Executive produced by Neal Baer, Peter Noah and Kiefer Sutherland.
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Designated Survivor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 1,179 ratings.
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Designated Survivor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Designated Survivor?
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Designated Survivor (2016) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Designated Survivor are there?
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Designated Survivor has 3 seasons and 53 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 21, 2016.
Is Designated Survivor still running?
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No. Designated Survivor is marked as canceled, with the final episode airing on June 7, 2019.
Who is in the cast of Designated Survivor?
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Designated Survivor (2016) stars Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto and Italia Ricci. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Designated Survivor any good?
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Designated Survivor (2016) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 1,179 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Designated Survivor trailer?
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The official Designated Survivor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.