Designated Survivor: The Political Thriller TV Show

Designated Survivor is an American political thriller drama television series created by David Guggenheim. It stars Kiefer Sutherland as Thomas Kirkman, a low-level United States Cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the U.S. Capitol during the State of the Union. It follows Kirkman as he struggles to prevent the dissolution of the Union and the invocation of martial law while navigating the highly-charged political landscape of a nation in crisis.

The show premiered on ABC in September 2016 and was renewed for a second season in May 2017. It was canceled in May 2018 after two seasons. Despite the cancellation, Designated Survivor has remained popular with fans, who continue to watch the show and demand its return.

A few of the show's most memorable quotes:

1. "We have to make sure that the future of this country is one that we're all proud of." - Tom Kirkman

2. "It's not about politics, it's about doing what's right for the people." - Tom Kirkman

3. "We are a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, and that is something that will never change." - Tom Kirkman

4. "We must never forget that our strength lies in our unity." - Tom Kirkman

5. "We will never stop fighting for justice and the rule of law." - Tom Kirkman

6. "I want to make sure that the future of this country is one that we can all be proud of." - Tom Kirkman

7. "The truth is, you don't know how strong you are until you have no other choice." - Hannah Wells

8. "We are all in this together, and together we can get through anything." - Hannah Wells

9. "We may not be able to control the world, but we can control how we react to it." - Aaron Shore

10. "The only way to ensure that justice is served is to make sure that everyone plays by the same rules." - Aaron Shore