The TV show Designated Survivor, starring Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, premiered on ABC.
The second season of Designated Survivor concluded on ABC.
ABC announced the cancellation of Designated Survivor after two seasons.
Netflix announced it had picked up Designated Survivor for a third season, renewing the show after ABC cancellation.
The third season of Designated Survivor was released on Netflix as a streaming exclusive.
A massive explosion destroys the Capitol during the State of the Union address, killing the President and much of the government leadership.
Tom Kirkman, the designated survivor, is sworn in as President of the United States following the Capitol attack.
The White House team begins investigating the terrorist attack to uncover who was behind it and prevent further attacks.
President Kirkman delivers his first State of the Union address, outlining his vision and leadership direction.
Evidence surfaces suggesting that the Capitol attack was orchestrated from inside the government by a conspiracy network.
President Kirkman launches a campaign to run for a full term in office by winning a national election.
A cybersecurity breach targets government infrastructure, threatening national security during Kirkman's administration.
Tom Kirkman wins the presidential election and secures a full term as President.
President Kirkman initiates peace talks aimed at stabilizing the Middle East region.
