Designated Survivor (2016)
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Designated Survivor is streaming in South Korea on Netflix.
What the audience says
Designated Survivor holds up as a perfectly decent English series, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 1,200 ratings, well above what most films manage. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — English drama, leaning war & politics, not one for younger kids. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 1,200 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Guggenheim
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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