Designated Survivor

ABC | Netflix | Release Date: September 21, 2016

5.2	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 45 Ratings

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SatanskiMay 13, 2019

Pathetic political science fiction crap. Can't remember last time i saw so much BS in one place.

9 of 10 users found this helpful91

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JWallJun 8, 2019

Pretty disappointed in the changes that Netflix made with this show. Sutherland played a Tom Kirkman who you could look up to in Season1-2; who was bigger than the dirt in Washington and overcame adversity, betrayal, and deceit with humilityPretty disappointed in the changes that Netflix made with this show. Sutherland played a Tom Kirkman who you could look up to in Season1-2; who was bigger than the dirt in Washington and overcame adversity, betrayal, and deceit with humility and an unwavering stand for goodness. But now Netflix has flooded the show with excess profanity and unnecessary sexual content that blur the lines between Kirkman’s team and the rest of Washington’s rat pack. There’s nothing special about this show anymore.… Expand

8 of 9 users found this helpful81

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ACEjhcJun 9, 2019

Unfortunately, it is so PC this season it is hard to watch. In the first three episodes, they have pushed the LBGT support so hard it is taking away from the past great seasons. They have shown a gay couple kissing (at just a normal meet upUnfortunately, it is so PC this season it is hard to watch. In the first three episodes, they have pushed the LBGT support so hard it is taking away from the past great seasons. They have shown a gay couple kissing (at just a normal meet up at a bar, none of the other people in the bar were shown kissed when they walked up to each other) then later a graphic gay encounter where they are having anal sex with condoms laying around (no straight encounters were shown to this level). Then they add a new male transgender person to the mix that states they would be better at teaching a fathers daughter about her first period, really, come on this should make all fathers upset. I just wish we could have great shows without all the social pushing. Some support it and some don’t I just wanted to voice my opinion.… Expand

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PollyannaJun 7, 2019

A great series just got contaminated by Netflix’ attempt to give the storyline and characters a darker, more edgy appeal. Too much cursing and a gay sex scene put this show over the top. Probably pulling the plug on Netflix in this household.

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BigaJun 10, 2019

Horrible season 3! Where did all the cursing come from? Totally not necessary! And why the gay sex? Is it really appropriate? Done watching after the 4th episode. It had so much potential!!

7 of 9 users found this helpful72

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archiegoodwinJun 11, 2019

Season 3 is politically correct propaganda non-stop. At the same time they killed off Maggie Q's character which was the best thing about the show, and now its simply a soap opera. A "thriller" it is not. Season 1 had promise; now it is aSeason 3 is politically correct propaganda non-stop. At the same time they killed off Maggie Q's character which was the best thing about the show, and now its simply a soap opera. A "thriller" it is not. Season 1 had promise; now it is a complete mess.… Expand

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NikolayGJul 5, 2019

The first 2 seasons were OK, but season 3 is nothing more than one long woke public service announcement infused with ultra-leftwing paranoia, to the point that all conservatives are represented as flat two-dimensional evil empire types, toThe first 2 seasons were OK, but season 3 is nothing more than one long woke public service announcement infused with ultra-leftwing paranoia, to the point that all conservatives are represented as flat two-dimensional evil empire types, to the point where Republicans seek to wipe people of color off the face of the earth. I recommend a hard pass.… Expand

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scottcollier051Jul 18, 2019

This show was fantastic on ABC. It was well written, had great plots and twists and it was clean. Once it went to Netflix, they started the cussing and then came the gay sex! I mean that's just disgusting and sick and they are no longerThis show was fantastic on ABC. It was well written, had great plots and twists and it was clean. Once it went to Netflix, they started the cussing and then came the gay sex! I mean that's just disgusting and sick and they are no longer focused on the show, but they are now focused on their agenda of shoving these socially unacceptable life choices down the throat of the viewers. They try to "normalize" abhorrent behavior an effort to make viewers think it's ok. Such a shame to see a great two seasons ruined and derailed by social agendas and disgusting cussing. This show will die now and the above clearly explains why.… Expand

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

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greggeo1Jun 21, 2019

My wife and I are appalled at the way this series has changed since it's inception! We canceled our Netflix subscription because we don't want to support a company that that is now so blatantly pushing the LGBT agenda in what was a very goodMy wife and I are appalled at the way this series has changed since it's inception! We canceled our Netflix subscription because we don't want to support a company that that is now so blatantly pushing the LGBT agenda in what was a very good series. It is a shame what Netflix and so many others in Hollywood are trying to do to weaken the very fabric of our great nation by making abnormal behavior seem like the norm.… Expand

2 of 5 users found this helpful23

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Unity3Jul 24, 2019

I joined this website only because i saw like minded reviews (and wanted to add my two cents) after being VERY disappointed in this show. Season 1 was Great.. Original, thrilling, great story line.. LOVED it!.. I most liked that anI joined this website only because i saw like minded reviews (and wanted to add my two cents) after being VERY disappointed in this show. Season 1 was Great.. Original, thrilling, great story line.. LOVED it!.. I most liked that an Independent was in charge and the show reflected both political parties as problematic and i really did love the NO-AXE (or double edged axe) that it seemed to project... The show even went so far as to address Government flaws and literally was portraying both political parties in a bad light.. Oh my goodness, this was AWESOME!.. Tear em' up.. A show for ALL us middle of the road folks... Um, REAL AMERICA! Well, unfortunately that didn't last... and probably why the show is now cancelled and it's over... I couldn't make it through season 3. Come on Hollywood.. We're not prejudiced, racist or even Republicans... We're tired of being pandered to by your racist, sexist and elitist views.
WE are SO TIRED OF AGENDAS BEING PUSHED ON US!!! When is Hollywood going to realize this???? WHEN????

Something happened after season 1, and it got worse after season 2... Season 3 is a complete disaster. While looking for that magic hit show elixir (that they already had btw), they obviously stumbled across some producer, director, writer or obviously somebody who felt their personal agenda needed to be pushed more than creating quality television.

Too bad, you could have had a long time hit on your hands here.. Once people caught up and discovered the show, like i did... I discovered it 3 seasons in.. Binged season 1 and season 2... Now, you couldn't pay me to finish season 3.. It's a good thing the show is not being made anymore because i wouldn't watch it if it were.

sorry to be so blunt, but i am sooooo tired of being pandered to, in reality, by only a small group of people who think we are all deplorable, idiot, walmart shoppers.

Believe it or not, we are far more complicated and intelligent and far less racist and bigoted as they think, in their hollywood and new york cosmopolitan bubbles.… Expand

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Maxx71Jul 29, 2019

A series of predictable plot points strung together by mediocre acting and sub-par dialogue.

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ParkervJul 7, 2019

Was enjoying the series until the ridiculously graphic gay sex scene. Should’ve seen that coming as the show took a sudden very liberal turn in Season 3. Can’t help but wonder if the unexplained loss of some favorite characters was relatedWas enjoying the series until the ridiculously graphic gay sex scene. Should’ve seen that coming as the show took a sudden very liberal turn in Season 3. Can’t help but wonder if the unexplained loss of some favorite characters was related to the same disgust. If two men want to have anal sex it’s their prerogative but I don’t have to watch it. No reflection on the lead characters but Netflix should save this crap for their porn channels.… Expand

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WhosTheDocDec 28, 2019

I'm only giving the show a 2 because it had two Good seasons. Once Netflix took the show over it became a gigantic zero. It has so much left wing indoctrination that it has quit being a show, but has become a platform for pushing agendas.I'm only giving the show a 2 because it had two Good seasons. Once Netflix took the show over it became a gigantic zero. It has so much left wing indoctrination that it has quit being a show, but has become a platform for pushing agendas. Throw in some disgusting graphic gay sex, and you have one of the worst collapses of a television show ever.… Expand

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TomHugApr 20, 2022

Although the premise of this series had potential, these episodes are universally marred by cartoonish characterisations, and threadbare, timeworn plot tropes. The character of the president vacillates from pollyanna to simp. The charactersAlthough the premise of this series had potential, these episodes are universally marred by cartoonish characterisations, and threadbare, timeworn plot tropes. The character of the president vacillates from pollyanna to simp. The characters of the FBI agents swing from fool-hardy to oblivious dolts. Every other role is a hyperbolic, over-wrought caricature. There are some good ideas in the plot arcs, they are just not represented or executed very well here.… Expand

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EcclesiastesJul 29, 2019

The first two seasons were entertaining, even if it started to meander by the end. Then Netflix bought it and it turned into absolute trash. I have no problem with the sex and explicit language, as other reviewers do, in fact I was lookingThe first two seasons were entertaining, even if it started to meander by the end. Then Netflix bought it and it turned into absolute trash. I have no problem with the sex and explicit language, as other reviewers do, in fact I was looking forward to them having more freedom. But instead of getting more mature, the writing turned into absolute, unmitigated garbage. Nothing but the laziest, most ignorant caricature of politics and society. I thought that Netflix would want it to replace HoC as their premium political drama, but instead they turned it into an unwatchable ideological circlejerk.… Expand

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ty92Jan 22, 2022

Too much filler to the point where I'm fast forwarding through lots of scenes. It needs to be re-edited.

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AuntieCocoDec 21, 2020

The first season was fun to watch. It was suspenseful and easy to connect with the characters. Season two was okay. Watchable but not gripping. Season three was terrible. The story line was interesting but the addition of profanity andThe first season was fun to watch. It was suspenseful and easy to connect with the characters. Season two was okay. Watchable but not gripping. Season three was terrible. The story line was interesting but the addition of profanity and graphic sexual content was distracting and unnecessary. This was a show I could watch with my 12 year old during season one snd two. We were very disappointed with season three and it’s “R” rated content.… Expand

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