"Named Survivor Renewed at Netflix for Season 3

There seems to have been a recount! As foreseen by our August 13 article, the drama Kiefer Sutherland Designated Survivor – canceled last May on ABC – was resurrected by Netflix, with the streamer ordering a season 3 of 10 episodes.

Netflix confirmed the new Wednesday night, while announcing that Neal Baer (Law & Order: SVU, Under the Dome) took over the showrunner duties. This marks the series Fourth change of showrunner in two years. To recap: Amy B. Harris (Nasty city) originally served as a showrunner on the series (which was created by David Guggenheim), to be replaced in May 2016 during his official pickup, with Jon Harmon Feldman (Blood and oil). Feldman left in the middle of season 1 and was replaced by Jeff Melvoin (Military women). And then in May 2017, it was announced that The good woman Graduate Keith Eisner would take the reins of Season 2.

In last May's season 2 finale, Sutherland President Kirkman announced his bid for re-election. When season 3 resumes, Kirkman "will face a political reality – campaigning", according to the official flight line provided by Netflix. "What does it take to make a leader? What price will he be willing to pay? Democracy, as we know it, will be at stake. "This new season" will also explore the current world of campaigning, defamation tactics, debates, campaign financing and "false news". "

In a statement, Sutherland said, "I am delighted to be able to play the role of President Kirkman for season 3 of Designated Survivor on Netflix … I believe that this format will allow us to continue to deepen the stories and problems concerning the American electorate that were not possible before.

Added EP Mark Gordon: "The continuation of the broadcast via Netflix is ​​a win-win for all participants. The story of President Kirkman and his entourage has not been fully narrated and we look forward to working with our new partner to continue the show to a global audience.

Designated Survivor Season 3 should be launched on Netflix in 2019.

Reflections on Designated SurvivorThe return defying death? Do you think the series will be better with a shorter episode order?