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Season 3 – Designated Survivor

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As a lower-level cabinet member, Tom Kirkman never imagined something would happen that would catapult him to the oval office. When a devastating attack on the night of the State of the Union address claims the lives of the president and most of the Cabinet, the Housing and Urban Development secretary -- who was named the designated survivor in case of such an event -- finds himself promoted to leader of the free world. Suddenly thrust into his new position of power, Kirkman struggles to keep the country from dissolving into chaos and must adjust to his new normal, unaware of what fresh horrors may await the United States.
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Critics Reviews

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Debi Enker The Age (Australia) 07/08/2019
Packed with meaty plot developments and boosted by a larger and more diverse cast, it tackles topics ripped from the headlines. Go to Full Review Ed Power Daily Telegraph (UK) 06/10/2019
4/5
As political drama Designated Survivor season three has the smoke-streaming-from-its-ears quality of a Donald Trump stump-speech. As bursting-at-the-seams pot-boiler it is magnificent. Go to Full Review Allison Shoemaker AV Club 06/10/2019
C-
This is not a positive review, but the third season is a marked improvement over the two that preceded it; this is still not a show that can manage to be three shows at once, but at least now some of those shows are marginally interesting. Go to Full Review Jamie Andrew Den of Geek 08/20/2019
Season three is a success. Go to Full Review Sameen Amer The News International (Pakistan) 07/29/2019
2.5/5
[T]his set of episodes is ultimately so inessential that it doesn't explain why the series was revived anyway. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 06/28/2019
Again, at this point, Designated Survivor is a full-blown poor man's West Wing, but there are worse things to be, especially in a campaign year for the show (I love Presidential campaigns). Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leona M @Leona55 Jul 8 I really liked seasons one and two of designated survivor. However, the third one was so out there as far as the language. The first episode third season, within minutes, I noticed it. Almost every character had to use profanity, which was not needed at all and was not used in the first and second seasons to make them great. So disappointed. During one and two, I felt like we needed more than three seasons, but after watching season three, it’s just a good thing that they didn’t go any further. I loved Kiefer Sutherland in 24; so therefore, I was glad to find this series with him in it. You can’t fault the actors for the writing. See more Meddy S @RT51609981 May 28 A movie that teaches you everything about politics, leadership, and communication. I loved it and highly recommend it. See more Trevor G. @tlgor1 Mar 6 Pure garbage. Should have left this show alone after season 2 See more Yedidyah L. @Yed_L Mar 6 Completely ruined the show on season 3. Unnecessary cursing because they thought it would be ‘cool’ and ‘hip’. Also a very disconnected story arc. See more Sergio M @NanoFurioso Jan 29 Primeras dos buenas temporadas, pero esta es ya tu mierda democrata por excelencia, como cargarse una serie en 10 episodios. See more Joseph B @RT71739296 Oct 14 A lively action show that went off the rails to become hyper focused on trending social issues while killing off the best character. The writers seem more concerned with projecting their personal values than good story telling. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kiefer Sutherland

Tom Kirkman

Paulo Costanzo

Lyor Boone

Adan Canto

Aaron Shore

Italia Ricci

Emily Rhodes

LaMonica Garrett

Mike Ritter

Zoe McLellan

Kendra Daynes

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #thesystemisbroken Now that he's running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate; Wells gets a critical reassignment. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #slipperyslope A heated debate over child marriage angers Kirkman's staff; opioid addiction hits home for Mars; a biohacker turns Wells onto a chilling new threat. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #privateparts A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight; Aaron weighs a big decision; Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #makehistory Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues; Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #nothingpersonal Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral; Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal; Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #whocares A dying Guatemalan child in a Texas hospital brings immigration to the forefront; a mugging opens Kirkman's eyes to the realities of life in the capital. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #identity/crisis A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle; Mars crusades against a drug company; an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #scareds...less Kirkman mobilizes a panicky hunt for the bioterrorist; Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #undecided Kirkman, trailing in the polls, weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot; Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 7, 2019 #truthorconsequences On election day, Kirkman turns to his therapist to assuage his conscience about the events -- and his own decisions -- of the momentous previous 36 hours. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
David Guggenheim, Mark Gordon, Kiefer Sutherland, Simon Kinberg, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood, Peter Noah, Neal Baer
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 7, 2019
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