Designated Survivor
Unexpected president navigates political chaos
About Designated Survivor
Released: 2016
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 3 Seasons
Cast
Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, Anthony Edwards, Julie White, LaMonica Garrett, Natascha McElhone, Geoff Pierson, Lauren Holly, Elena Tovar, Benjamin Charles Watson, Mckenna Grace, Tanner Buchanan, Ben Lawson, Paulo Costanzo, Zoe McLellan
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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Awards - Quotes - Music, SoundtrackAbout
Designated Survivor is a gripping Crime TV Drama series that premiered in 2016. The show revolves around Tom Kirkman, played by Kiefer Sutherland, who is unexpectedly thrust into the role of President of the United States after a devastating attack on the Capitol during the State of the Union address. Kirkman, who was the designated survivor, must now navigate the complexities of leading the nation while uncovering the truth behind the attack and dealing with internal conspiracies within the government.Making / Production
- Created by: David Guggenheim - Original Network: ABC - Executive Producers: David Guggenheim, Mark Gordon, Kiefer Sutherland - The show was filmed in Toronto, Canada, and featured a blend of political drama, conspiracy, and suspenseful storytelling.Actors
- Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman: The reluctant President of the United States, thrust into the role after a terrorist attack. - Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman: Tom's wife and a successful attorney who supports him through his presidency. - Adan Canto as Aaron Shore: The White House Deputy Chief of Staff. - Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes: Kirkman's Chief of Staff. - LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter: The Secret Service agent responsible for protecting the President.Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The concept of a designated survivor is a real-life protocol in the U.S. government where one Cabinet member is chosen to remain in a secure location during major events to ensure the continuity of government. - Kiefer Sutherland's portrayal of President Tom Kirkman marks his return to television since his iconic role as Jack Bauer in "24." - The show received praise for its exploration of political intrigue and ethical dilemmas faced by government officials.Awards
Designated Survivor received nominations for awards such as the People's Choice Awards and the Saturn Awards.Quotes
- "They chose the wrong man for the job." - Tom Kirkman - "A President can inspire. A President can lead. But we cannot let them do our thinking for us." - Tom KirkmanMusic, Soundtrack
- The show's soundtrack featured a mix of tense orchestral pieces and cinematic scores that heightened the drama and suspense of each episode.About Designated Survivor
In Designated Survivor, a low-level cabinet member becomes US President after a catastrophic attack annihilates the government.
