Designated Survivor - Netflix

[George Smiley]

Can see why this got canned now.

Up to EP7 of S2 and whilst it started off with a targeted story, it now seems to flail from one random episode long disaster to the next. There is no real plot or direction any further and unlike Westwing which at least had an element of a thread linking each episode to the next, here its just flailing. A case of should have finished on a high with Series 1

[Shilvers]

George Smiley said:

Can see why this got canned now.

Up to EP7 of S2 and whilst it started off with a targeted story, it now seems to flail from one random episode long disaster to the next. There is no real plot or direction any further and unlike Westwing which at least had an element of a thread linking each episode to the next, here its just flailing. A case of should have finished on a high with Series 1

Yep

After S1, it's been just a blur of disasters each episode, with a happy outcome following 20 minutes later

Not disappointed it's going as I think S2 would have been my last series anyway.

[Hamsterdam]

S3 confirmed. 10 episodes for Netflix

[maccas99]

Hamsterdam said:

S3 confirmed. 10 episodes for Netflix

OMG, what is the fffing point. Unless they change the format completely no point in watching it.

[Jonesy23]

Hamsterdam said:

S3 confirmed. 10 episodes for Netflix

I guess they see enough of a streaming audience to think it's worth it.

No idea why; Season 1 wasn't too bad as it actually had a plot of sorts but I gave up on Season 2 when it ended up as a poor generic White House drama lurching between disasters.

[HorneyMX5]

It was a guilty pleasure of mine. Hopefully
Netflix will bring it back to season 1 levels of quality.

It was never the best thing on telly, but it was great popcorn TV.

[Hamsterdam]

Season 3 will be available on the June 7th on Netflix

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTJbUVjS--M

[George Smiley]

Hamsterdam said:

Season 3 will be available on the June 7th on Netflix

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTJbUVjS--M

Oh good, if only they did better call Saul

[bristolbaron]

So season 3 is out, what’s the verdict?
I’m up to episode 6 or 7 and I don’t think it’s bad so far. It’s not the best thing on tv and Sutherland’s nasal breathing is still incredibly annoying but it’s still enjoyable.

[Crafty_]

I think its much like the other two seasons in terms of the script. The way they pulled in the real video bits is an interesting idea.

Left wide open for S4 I thought.

[Last Visit]

Crafty_ said:

Left wide open for S4 I thought.

Having just watched episode 10 of S.3 yes I agree. Believing it to be the final series (which may be the case, honestly don't know?) I expected things to be wrapped up, so to speak, but I felt that the final episode left it all a bit loose and untidy.

[Leonard Stanley]

Hmm, agent Wells.

[abzmike]

Only discovered this last week. I’ve been zooming round Europe on short flights and it’s decent easy viewing to flick on the iPad. A bit silly, and some pretty wooden acting, but a story just plausible enough to sustain it. I’ll stick with it for a while at least.

[Dan_1981]

Drag this back up...

thankfully no spoilers in this thread (i took a risk)

Really enjoying season one but by the sounds of things I should give the other season a miss!

[George Smiley]

Dan_1981 said:

Drag this back up...

thankfully no spoilers in this thread (i took a risk)

Really enjoying season one but by the sounds of things I should give the other season a miss!

Yep after his press secretary explodes in the S1 finale most of the cast is written out for S2 and the stories dont flow