Designated Survivor Season 3

Was Designated Survivor cancelled or renewed for season 3? When does it start on Netflix? Who will be returning for the new season? In this post, we have summarized everything we know so far about the next season.

What Is Designated Survivor About?

In August 2018, it was leaked that Designated Survivor had been revived for Season 3 at Netflix following cancellation at ABC after two seasons. The Netflix revival was officially confirmed September 5, 2018:

Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland (24) returns to primetime TV in a conspiracy thriller as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who unexpectedly becomes president after a devastating attack on Washington. He will struggle to prevent the country and his own family from falling into chaos, as he is thrust into one of the most difficult presidencies in history.

Designated Survivor stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Maggie Q as Hannah Watts, Kal Penn as Seth Wheeler, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as James Ritter, and Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman.

Designated Survivor will return for a third season as a global Netflix original.

The political drama starring Kiefer Sutherland will be helmed by showrunner Neal Baer from global studio Entertainment One (eOne).

Episodes: 10

Season 3 Synopsis: President Kirkman (Sutherland) will face a political reality… campaigning. What does it take to make a leader? What price will he be willing to pay? This season will explore today’s world of campaigning, smear tactics, debates, campaign finance and “fake news.” Democracy, as we know it, will hang in the balance.

Season 3 will go into production later this year and launch in 2019.

Seasons 1 and 2 come exclusively to Netflix in the U.S. and Canada this Fall.

Showrunner/EP: Neal Baer

Creator/EP: David Guggenheim

EPs: Mark Gordon, Kiefer Sutherland, Suzan Bymel, Simon Kinberg, Aditya Sood, Peter Noah

Executive Producer Mark Gordon Quote: “The continuation of the show via Netflix is a win-win for all involved. The story of President Kirkman and those around him has not been fully told and we look forward to working with our new partner in continuing the show for a global audience.”

Kiefer Sutherland Quote: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play President Kirkman for season 3 of ‘Designated Survivor’ with Netflix, eOne and Neal Baer. I believe this format will allow us to continue to delve deeply into storylines and issues concerning the American electorate that were not previously possible.”

Bela Bajaria Quote: “Timely and gripping, Designated Survivor has quickened the pulses of our Netflix members outside the US and Canada in its first two seasons. The international audience for the show drove our interest to bring the show to the world as a Netflix original for its third season and we are excited to bring the first 2 seasons to our US and Canadian members as well.”

Kiefer Sutherland stars as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the US Capitol during the State of the Union. Kirkman will struggle to keep the country and his family from falling apart, while navigating the highly-volatile political arena and leading the search to find who is responsible for the attack.

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Designated Survivor Season 3 Release Date

Designated Survivor Season 3 release date is announced by Netflix.
Designated Survivor Season 3 Premiere Date — ✔️ June 7, 2019
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Season3
CancelledNo. Designated Survivor is not cancelled.
StatusRenewed

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