"Designated Survivor" was at the height of its title on Wednesday, reviving the cancellation after Netflix clinched a third season of the White House drama Kiefer Sutherland.

The streaming service is engaged in 10 episodes of the drama, which follows a member of low-level cabinet (Sutherland) who becomes president after a terrorist attack.

After a good start to the year 2016, "Survivor" lost viewers in its second season and ABC canceled the show in May. There was Immediate speculation that Netflix could become the new home of the series, although no action was taken until Wednesday.

What "Survivor" did not have in number of spectators, it may have offset his devotion. The drama series ranks second after NBC's "Timeless" cancellation among voters in USA TODAY's Save Our Shows poll.

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In a statement, Sutherland expressed gratitude to Netflix, the Entertainment One production studio and executive producer Neal Baer, ​​and said the streaming service offers a new creative opportunity.

"I believe this format will allow us to continue to deepen the stories and problems concerning the US electorate that were not possible before," he said.

According to Netflix's description of season 3, Sutherland's president, Tom Kirkman, "will face a political reality: campaigning." What is needed to make a leader? it, debates, campaign funding and "false news." Democracy, as we know it, will be at stake. "

Production will begin later this year with a first in 2019. The first two seasons will be available exclusively on Netflix this fall.

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