Name: Designated Survivor
Released: 2016-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Mark Deklin, Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto

TV Show · Drama · Thriller

A lower-level cabinet member suddenly becomes US President after an attack kills most of the government. Struggling to keep the country from descending into chaos, he must quickly learn on the job and fight against future horrors.

2016 · 42m

Starring Mark Deklin, Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto

Director Paul McGuigan, Norberto Barba

EPISODE 1

Pilot

Lower-level cabinet member Tom Kirkman becomes president of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the U.S. Capitol; Kirkman must keep the country and his family safe while leading the search for the those responsible for the attack.

41 min
EPISODE 2

The First Day

Amid chaos and confusion, President Kirkman steps into his role as commander in chief and struggles to hold the country together.

41 min
EPISODE 3

The Confession

President Kirkman and his staff try to keep a White House security breach a secret as he prepares for a television interview, and the FBI continue their investigation into the bombing.

41 min
EPISODE 4

The Enemy

After learning who was behind the attack, Kirkman faces the prospect of war and growing domestic problems. Kirkman assigns Emily to keep an eye on the situation at home, and Alex seeks help from Hookstraten.

41 min
EPISODE 5

The Mission

After realising that diplomacy isn't going to work with Algeria, President Kirkman decides to send the Navy SEALs on a mission. The probe into the Capitol bombing continues.

40 min
EPISODE 6

The Interrogation

A shooting at the White House during a governors' summit throws President Kirkman's plans to elect a new Congress into turmoil, and agent Hannah makes a shocking discovery in her investigation of the capitol bombing.

41 min