Posted on 09/05/2018 5:21:09 PM PDT by EdnaMode
It appears there has been a recount! As foreshadowed by our August 13 Blind Item, the Kiefer Sutherland drama Designated Survivor — cancelled last May at ABC — has been resurrected by Netflix, with the streamer ordering a 10-episode Season 3.
Netflix confirmed the news late Wednesday, while also announcing that Neal Baer (Law & Order: SVU, Under the Dome) has taken over showrunner duties. This marks the series’ fourth showrunner change in two years. To recap: Amy B. Harris (Wicked City) originally served as showrunner on the series (which was created by David Guggenheim), only to be replaced in May 2016 upon its official pickup, with Jon Harmon Feldman (Blood & Oil). Feldman left in the middle of Season 1, and was succeeded by Jeff Melvoin (Army Wives). And then in May 2017, it was announced that The Good Wife grad Keith Eisner would take the reins for Season 2.
In last May’s Season 2 finale, Sutherland’s President Kirkman announced a bid for re-election, catching his staff quite, but pleasantly, off-guard. When Season 3 picks up, Kirkman “will face a political reality — campaigning,” per the official logline supplied by Netflix. “What does it take to make a leader? What price will he be willing to pay? Democracy, as we know it, will hang in the balance.” This new season will also “explore today’s world of campaigning, smear tactics, debates, campaign finance and ‘fake news.'”
In a statement, Sutherland said, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play President Kirkman for Season 3 of Designated Survivor on Netflix… 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.”
Added EP Mark Gordon: “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.”
Designated Survivor Season 3 is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2019.
Well, yes it has....it was seen in the Obama, Clinton, Carter, Johnson, Kennedy, Roosevelt administrations.
It was supposed to be the shillary admin on tv until the Trump Train came rolling through.
I quit watching when it took a left turn.
I really wish they hadn’t lurched so far to the left but Keifer is a known leftist.
He claims he never watched a single ‘24’ show he starred in for years. Likely because it was too right wing for him.
Good for those who like the show though.
This summer has been the worst for TV shows. Everything is either a reality show or some leftist SJW crap I would never watch.
Even the new Jack Ryan series was too far left with all kinds of SJW garbage in it.
Wish they’d save The Librarians.
“This summer has been the worst for TV shows.”
It sure has. It seems like networks are almost begging us to switch to streaming services. Even Showtime, which has had a lot of good series in the past, went down the tubes.
Lately I’ve been binging on old tv series like King of the Hill (best animated series of all time, IMO) and Last Man Standing (I’m looking forward to its return).
Whats Netflix?????? Just sayin. I stopped after episode 2 or 3. The series started of by sayin Muslims could do no wrong!!!! In a matter of speaking.
Didn’t even make it through the first show before changing the channel. I thought maybe it would be fair to the Right, but I was wrong.
“I quit watching when it took a left turn.”
Ditto. About twenty minutes in
Season 5 of the Last Ship starts Sunday
I’ve been doing the same thing. Watching old shows I like via streaming.
“Common sense gun control.” I hate that show.
I quit watching when their anti-guns lecture ran into a 2nd episode. By that point, the series seemed to be on a leftward trend.
When he decide the black female mayor of DC end perfect for him after spending 24 hrs with her, I threw up and deleted the show from our viewing list.
Good luck in fantaryland
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God just! Keifer went from bass ass Jack Bauer to pussy left winger Kirk,an. The show had promise....the. Like all ABC shows went down the suck hole.
Me too
The premise was good. The first year good. Then they just couldn't help themselves.
Bye
This idea be hind the show had promise but they went off on an anti-gun tirade. The show belongs with the Obama’s on Netflix.
I pegged it for the anti-American piece of schlock it is half way through the first episode and switched it off.
Probably financially supported by the Soros twins...
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