Netflix has officially revived the cancelled ABC series DESIGNATED SURVIVOR for an upcoming third season. The political drama, starring Kiefer Sutherland, will be run by Neal Baer for its upcoming third season, which will consist of 10 episodes. Netflix says in the upcoming season “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 appear as a global Netflix original on the streaming service in 2019. Executive Producer Mark Gordon says “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.”