ABC has proactively renewed Designated Survivor for Season 2, to premiere fall 2017, sources confirm.
The renewal comes as the network searches for a new showrunner to helm the second season of the Kiefer Sutherland drama, replacing outgoing incumbent Jeff Melvoin, per THR:
“The new hire will become Designated Survivor‘s fourth showrunner. Amy B. Harris (The Carrie Diaries, Wicked City) was originally tapped to serve as showrunner on the drama created by David Guggenheim. After boarding the Mark Gordon Co. show ahead of the pilot, Harris was replaced as Designated Survivor scored its official series pickup in May as the show’s creative changed direction. Harris was replaced by Feldman (Blood and Oil, No Ordinary Family), who helped launch the ABC Studios and Mark Gordon Co. co-production to decent reviews and impressive ratings (including DVR records) ahead of its full-season pickup.”
With Designated Survivor now safe for Season 2, ABC’s 2017-18 renew/cancel picture becomes a little clearer.
Stay tuned as we now monitor the renew/cancel status of Designated Survivor SEASON 3…
ReneCat says
HAPPY!HAPPY!HAPPY!!!!!!! I am SO HAPPY right now.
Charming says
Fantastic News, love love love this show
Jeannette says
Renewal of Designated Survivor…….YAHOO!!!
Linda says
Great news of renewal of Designated Survivor. How about making the shows on dvd for purchase?
ReneCat says
I couldn’t agree more , Linda! But it’s been my experience that they don’t put them out until just before the premiere of the next season. Annoying but there it is.
Cindy says
So happy you were smart enough to renew this show. Love it. Doing the happy dance!
Theresa says
Love this show! Reminds me of West Wing! So glad! You can get the episodes off Amazon video.
Doug Ridenour says
My newest favorite show for my son and I. Really glad it got renewed!!
Barbara Lyall says
I loved this show the first half of the season, then it seemed to devolve and I couldn’t keep up with the plot line. Just not interesting enough for me.
Tom says
This is the best show on TV!!