Netflix Revives Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor, which had been canceled by ABC, will return for a third season as a global Netflix original.

The political drama, which stars Kiefer Sutherland, will be helmed by showrunner Neal Baer from Entertainment One (eOne). Season three will go into production later this year and launch in 2019. Seasons one and two come exclusively to Netflix in the U.S. and Canada this fall.

Executive Producer Mark Gordon said: “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.”

Sutherland commented: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play President Kirkman for season three of Designated Survivor with Netflix, eOne and Neal Baer. I believe this format will allow us to continue to delve deeply into storylines and issues concerning the American electorate that were not previously possible.”

Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s VP of content, said: “Timely and gripping, Designated Survivor has quickened the pulses of our Netflix members outside the U.S. and Canada in its first two seasons. The international audience for the show drove our interest to bring the show to the world as a Netflix original for its third season and we are excited to bring the first two seasons to our U.S. and Canadian members as well.”