TV series
Designated Survivor
2016–2019, English, on ABC & Netflix. Created by David Guggenheim.
Declare your independence.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 53
- Episode length
- 53 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2019
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.1/10 from 1,215 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Designated Survivor
Designated Survivor is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 4 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S3 E10: #truthorconsequences
Aired 7 June 2019
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- David GuggenheimCreator
- Kiefer SutherlandTom Kirkman · 53 ep
- Maggie QHannah Wells · 53 ep
- Kal PennSeth Wright · 53 ep
- Adan CantoAaron Shore · 53 ep
- Italia RicciEmily Rhodes · 53 ep
- Natascha McElhoneAlex Kirkman · 43 ep
- LaMonica GarrettMike Ritter · 43 ep
- Jake EpsteinChuck Russink · 28 ep
- Paulo CostanzoLyor Boone · 22 ep
- Ben LawsonDamian Rennett · 22 ep
- Malik YobaJason Atwood · 21 ep
- Zoe McLellanKendra Daynes · 21 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 September 2016
- Last aired
- 7 June 2019
- Network
- ABC, Netflix
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Designated Survivor: quick answers
Is Designated Survivor worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,215 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Designated Survivor are there?
Designated Survivor has 3 seasons and 53 episodes, about 53 minutes each.
Is Designated Survivor finished?
Yes. Designated Survivor was cancelled in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Designated Survivor on?
Designated Survivor is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
Designated Survivor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Designated Survivor is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Designated Survivor?
If you liked Designated Survivor, try Homeland, Zero Day, Lioness.
Who created Designated Survivor?
Designated Survivor was created by David Guggenheim and stars Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn.