Designated Survivor to return on Netflix following ABC cancellation

Kiefer Sutherland on Designated Survivor.
(Image credit: Designated Survivor on ABC)

Designated Survivor is the latest canceled TV show to be revived by a streaming service.

ABC axed the Kiefer Sutherland-starring political thriller back in May due to low ratings. Four months later, Netflix has decided to pick it up for a third season, The Hollywood Reporter revealed Wednesday.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.