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Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor

Declare your independence

20167.13 Seasons53 EpisodesCanceled

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.

Created by Neal Baer
NetworksABCNetflix

Top Cast

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

Themes & Keywords

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About Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of usa president, affectation, politics, president, conspiracy, terrorism. Created by Neal Baer, it stars Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn. 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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