Designated Survivor (2016)
Designated Survivor is a 2016 drama series created by David Guggenheim. It stars Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q and 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.
Where to watch Designated Survivor
Stream: Netflix
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
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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
- Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman
- LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter
- Jake Epstein as Chuck Russink
- Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone
- Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett
- Malik Yoba as Jason Atwood
- Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes
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- Companion guide: Political Intrigue & Power