Designated Survivor (2016)
2016 · 3 seasons · Drama, War & Politics
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.
Created by David Guggenheim. Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto and Italia Ricci.
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