Unfortunately, the show went through some creative changes early on, and despite netting a Season 2 renewal, the audience just didn’t stick around to watch the big twists and turns that came in its second year.
With Designated Survivor, ABC gave Kiefer Sutherland another chance to bring his talents to the small screen in a role other than that of 24’s Jack Bauer, and when the political drama debuted in 2016, it was one of the biggest winners of the fall season, particularly with its delayed viewing numbers.