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.
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What is Designated Survivor about?
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.
When was Designated Survivor released?
Designated Survivor was released on 21 September 2016.
How many episodes does Designated Survivor have?
Designated Survivor has 53 episodes across 3 seasons.
Who made Designated Survivor?
Designated Survivor was created by David Guggenheim.
Where can I watch Designated Survivor?
Designated Survivor is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Designated Survivor
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
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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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