Designated Survivor
“Declare your independence”
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.
Where to watch Designated Survivor in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Designated Survivor there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Designated Survivor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Designated Survivor
Designated Survivor is a 2016 English-language drama and war & politics series created by David Guggenheim. The cast is led by Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn. It spans 3 seasons and 53 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Designated Survivor was produced by Genre Films, ABC Studios, and Entertainment 360 and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 21, 2016, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- David Guggenheim
- First aired
- September 21, 2016
- Last aired
- June 7, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 3 (53 episodes)
- Network
- ABC, Netflix
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Genre Films, ABC Studios, Entertainment 360
Designated Survivor cast & crew
Designated Survivor was created by David Guggenheim.
The cast features Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Maggie Q as Hannah Wells, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, and Emiliano Díez as Président Ortega.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Neal Baer and Peter Noah.
Is Designated Survivor worth watching?
Designated Survivor holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,130 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 3 seasons and 53 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama and war & politics, Designated Survivor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Designated Survivor
In United States, you can stream Designated Survivor on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Designated Survivor
Kiefer Sutherland
Tom Kirkman
Maggie Q
Hannah Wells
Kal Penn
Seth Wright
Adan Canto
Aaron Shore
Italia Ricci
Emily Rhodes
Emiliano Díez
Président Ortega
Designated Survivor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Designated Survivor in United States?
Designated Survivor is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Designated Survivor on Netflix?
Yes — Designated Survivor is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Designated Survivor in?
Designated Survivor is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Designated Survivor are there?
Designated Survivor has 3 seasons with 53 episodes in total.
▸What is Designated Survivor rated?
Designated Survivor is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,130 ratings.
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