In the midst of chasing a second season renewal, Designated Survivor has made another showrunner change, per THR:
Showrunner Jon Harmon Feldman has been replaced by Army Wives grad Jeff Melvoin, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Feldman will stay in business with co-producers ABC Studios. The well-regarded showrunner is near a deal for a rich new overall deal with the studio and will be attached to multiple new projects heading into pilot season.
This marks the latest showrunner change on ABC’s freshman Kiefer Sutherland political soap. Amy B. Harris (The Carrie Diaries, Wicked City) was originally tapped to serve as showrunner on the drama created by David Guggenheim. After boarding the Mark Gordon Co. drama ahead of the pilot, Harris was replaced as Designated Survivor scored its official series pickup in May as the show’s creative changed direction.
While this latest showrunner change isn’t ideal and draws the attention of the cancellation reaper, Designated Survivor remains on course for a second season renewal, bolstered by the show’s rich Netflix deal and full-season order.
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the cancel/renew status of Designated Survivor Season 2…
Adnoira says
NO, NO, NO, NO, AND NO! How can you possibly cancel the best show on TV right now I am watching 38 shows and this is the best. Reminds me of 24. Channel producers would be too stupid to cancel this. I am just starting to tell my friends and 4 are already hook up with the series.
LindsayDD says
It shouldn’t be canceled just because of the show runner change. That shouldn’t affect it at all. It’s a great show. One of the few new shows that’s actually worth watching
ReneCat says
ABC MUST NOT cancel Designated Survivor it’s the BEST show on tv and only GETTING BETTER!!!!! If ABC does this I will NEVER watch another ABC show AGAIN new or otherwise…..consider yourself warned ABC!
Manuel J Arvelo says
Best show on TV. Number 1 on my list.
Donna says
What you can’t take this show off the air it’s one of the best show on TV designated survivor should stay on the air there not that many show that are good on TV anymore for teen and adult to watch together that safe for per teen to watch too
Kimberly says
Absolutely love this show!!!! I can’t believe you people would show it for one season and NOT bring it back. Absolutely love the actors in this show!!!!
Dirk says
I’m wondering about Season 1. There haven’t been any new episodes aired since December 14, 2016. It’s the best and most well written show on TV now.
Mary Saputo says
Not really a fan. I don’t like Kiefer Sutherland in the part of the president. Seems to be a running theme in this day and age.
Lorraine says
Please tell me this isn’t true!!! I just seen its coming back on in a few days. I been waiting anxiously!!! Definitely the best show on tv since 24. ABC you’re messing up again!! Gheez I know so many people who talk about this show and love it!!
Pamela says
Love this show !! Please don’t cancel !
renee says
I love this show I hope they don’t cancel it. I will be so very disappointed. Please keep it going.
Julie says
Oh man!!! I really like this show!! On a scale of 1-10 it’s a 20!!!! Please don’t cancel it, it’s far too good ! It’s very hard to find a show I like enough to stay with it.
Robin says
I agree what a great show this is, when its over I can’t wait for the next episode will be on. The cast is top notch. Hits very close to home. Love it please don’t take it off the air.
Lola says
From what I read it has NOT been cancelled. Renewed for Season 2. It is a fantastic show!
ReneCat says
Okay, I saw this too! But every other site on the net keeps saying not yet. Glad to see I am not the only one I was beginning to think I was seeing things.
T Warwick says
NBC specializes in dumb, stupid, shows so why cancel ONE of the best in years. Maybe we should start sending letters to the companies who advertise with you. One reason why you lost the presidential election, and we know your agenda was to elect “HILLARY, you don’t understand we don’t trust politicians but we trust the media even less due to your continued fake/false news media reporting. Please keep this show otherwise there isn’t else we can watch.
T Rayer says
If they do it will be the last time I ever watch ABC……..
Debra Hartzog says
Loved The Catch,very different,can’t believe its cancelled,each and every actor was great,enjoyed them all.We also enjoyed Designated Survivor its great.
mike a says
I love this show as well. I subscribed to hulu just so I could watch it. even tho I can’t seem to get the second season yet. if they takethis off i’ll never watch this station again plus I Will contact their sponsers!
steven says
wow this sucks , i have watched every episode from the start was really looking forward to a second season , abc doesnt know when they have a good series to keep they did the same with blood and oil
Dr. Laurie Bower says
Another stupid move by ABC. The public stations are losing more and more watchers. Can they wonder why when they cancel the most intelligent programs on their stations. This was the only show I watched faithfully every week.