Designated Survivor (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, Designated Survivor is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
Who’s in it. Designated Survivor stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Maggie Q as Hannah Wells and Kal Penn as Seth Wright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Designated Survivor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Designated Survivor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Designated Survivor tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Designated Survivor (2016)?
- In US, Designated Survivor is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Designated Survivor worth watching?
- Designated Survivor holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Designated Survivor?
- Designated Survivor stars Kiefer Sutherland, Natascha McElhone, Maggie Q, Kal Penn and Adan Canto.
- When was Designated Survivor released?
- Designated Survivor was released in 2016.