He’s even shown sporting a pair of glasses, something Jack Bauer would never be seen in.
That being said,Sutherland knows when to be compassionate and when to be ruthlessplaying Kirkman.
The tough moments show in the pilot, with a standout scenefeaturing Kirkman in discussion with an Iranian ambassador.
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Theres also theHomelandaspect of an investigation and the conspiracy.
Wells' plotline is extremely compelling, blending action with a slowly unfolding mystery that impacts future seasons.
This mix of elements ledDesignated Survivorto be a massive hit with critics and audiences.
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These factors, combined with declining ratings in Season 2,led ABC to cancelDesignated Survivor.
However, the show would get to complete its run thanks to an unlikely savior: Netflix.
Despite its ups and downs,Designated Survivorlaid the foundationfor shows likeParadiseandZero Dayto take off.
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Designated Survivoris available to stream on Netflix.
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