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.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations
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- TriviaKiefer 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.
- GoofsIt'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.
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Started out good ended bad.
I enjoyed the first two seasons of Designated Survivor it was entertaining and kept your interest. If your a 24 fan you will enjoy the first two seasons it's basically if Jack Bauer became president. The third season it fell apart with the removal of some of the cast with no explanation. They also added lots of unnecessary cussing that did not fit the vibe it totally changed the mood of the show.
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- aleksanderk-95350
- Mar 24, 2020
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- 16:9 HD
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