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Designated Survivor [ABC] - *Spoilers*

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  • #92
    Mr E
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    Episode 10 was superb. Action packed and conspiracy packed, with the best ending of any of the mid-season finales so far.

    Edge of the seat stuff - just brilliant.


  • #93
    The Black Oil
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    It was good. I think the people who are making this know exactly how much fun they're having with it.

    About last night...
    Shure, just stay in your colleague's gaf and let your wounds heal
    *Hacking/keyboard hammering* I'm in!
    Pep talk from Freddie Lounds
    Camera lingering on Aaron
    There's a traitor in the White House

    Trust no one, Mr. Kirkman

    :pac:

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  • #94
    Fred Swanson
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    This post has been deleted.


  • #95
    Mr E
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    March 8th. :(


  • #96
    _Kaiser_
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    That was excellent! 3 months to wait though :(


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  • #97
    The Black Oil
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    Long wait.

    Could the bullet have hit Kirkman's wife, or is that too much of an arc that they wouldn't bother?

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  • #98
    Mr E
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    It's a bit stupid to leave us hanging for just 3 more episodes. Air them and be done with it - they're already filmed (I assume).

    It might make more sense if that was the first 10 and there were 10 to go, but there are only 13 in total.

    I wouldn't be surprised if they air on Canadian or Australian TV first.


  • #99
    Frank O. Pinion
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    Mr E wrote: »
    It's a bit stupid to leave us hanging for just 3 more episodes. Air them and be done with it - they're already filmed (I assume).

    It might make more sense if that was the first 10 and there were 10 to go, but there are only 13 in total.

    I wouldn't be surprised if they air on Canadian or Australian TV first.
    What? It has a full season order of 22 episodes. You even liked the post with that news...http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=101201444&postcount=42


  • #100
    Mr E
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    Ah sorry, I thought it was 13. Fair enough. :o


  • #101
    Mushy
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    From looking at imdb I have a feeling who got hit.

    Really good episode, if not bordering on the ridiculous! Look forward to it every week/3 months now.


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  • #102
    irishchris
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    Mushy wrote: »
    From looking at imdb I have a feeling who got hit.

    Really good episode, if not bordering on the ridiculous! Look forward to it every week/3 months now.

    After reading your post I couldn't resist looking at imdb so have figured it out myself too lol


  • #103
    leahyl
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    Cant believe its not back till March 8th! Last ep was really good!


  • #104
    Agent Coulson
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    I can't believe I stuck with it till they had a good episode :)


  • #105
    Penn
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    Have to say I'm not entirely sold on the show. It's okay, but it's getting into needlessly ridiculous conspiracy plots (person giving Wells info being as vague as possible "Find Room 105"/"Look for 11:14PM" instead of just f*cking telling her) and FBI tech guy who can still hack/access things from his own home computer.

    Plus all the issues Jack Bauer comes up against he solves. Given the description of the show and the trailer, I was expecting someone really struggling to be President. Someone really ill-equipped for the job, and possibly even repeatedly compromised by it. Instead, he's doing okay at it, and is being the "All-American Good Guy™".

    I'll watch the rest of the season when it's back, but they need a bit of a change in direction.


  • #106
    rob316
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    Watched the 10 episodes over the last week or so, just got done last night.

    Its a stupid show, but I'm loving it. My wife watched it with me and summed it up by saying the only people who would like this or think it's good are 24 fans.

    She's right and I don't say that often.

    Jack Bauer as president, rogue federal agent - its like you stepped into some alternative 24 universe :D


  • #107
    Kirby
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    24 was way better than this rubbish.


  • #108
    elefant
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    Last couple of episodes were better.

    His wife barely made an appearance. Coincidence?


  • #109
    maxwell smart
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    Is there only 10 episodes in the first season?

    Bit of a cliffhanger if so!


  • #110
    Agent Coulson
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    maxwell smart wrote: »
    Is there only 10 episodes in the first season?

    Bit of a cliffhanger if so!

    It's on a mid season break on US tv it will be back in March.


  • #111
    ibFoxer
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    I like it, it's mindless and i can switch off watching it, but i don't see this getting past one season.


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  • #112
    Thundercats Ho
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    ibFoxer wrote: »
    I like it, it's mindless and i can switch off watching it, but i don't see this getting past one season.
    Sums up this show. Utter scutter.


  • #113
    greenspurs
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    Watched up to the season break ....... I still don't know if it's good or bad yet !? :confused:
    I think I'm only watching it for the Presidents advisor !! ;)
    247469249_2017413731748359_7675802031635703098_n.jpg

    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... " #NoPopcorn



  • #114
    ibFoxer
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    greenspurs wrote: »
    Watched up to the season break ....... I still don't know if it's good or bad yet !? :confused:
    I think I'm only watching it for the Presidents advisor !! ;)

    Assuming you mean Italia Ricci, i concur


  • #115
    greenspurs
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    ibFoxer wrote: »
    Assuming you mean Italia Ricci, i concur

    Absolute stunner ...... IMO .. :D
    247469249_2017413731748359_7675802031635703098_n.jpg

    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... " #NoPopcorn



  • #116
    De Bhál
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    8 episodes in - it's not great but watchable. I cringe at all the flag waving patriot stuff and find myself shouting "MURICA" now and again, but he is the president so it's to be expected.


  • #117
    Mr E
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    This is back tomorrow night. It'll be interesting to see how much the stupid 3 month break has hurt its numbers (and chance of renewal).


  • #118
    Mr E
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    I enjoyed that. :)


  • #119
    stargazer 68
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    Mr E wrote: »
    This is back tomorrow night. It'll be interesting to see how much the stupid 3 month break has hurt its numbers (and chance of renewal).



    Oh is it back?? I love this. Love Kiefer - even with the plastic face!


  • #120
    dark crystal
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    I unashamedly love this show. I always look forward to the next episode, which to me is the sign of good TV. Cheesy or not, it's keeping me hooked.

    Anyone have any idea why McLeish wanted the stockmarket to take a dive? Is his whole plot financially driven or what?


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  • #121
    dark crystal
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    Mr E wrote: »
    This is back tomorrow night. It'll be interesting to see how much the stupid 3 month break has hurt its numbers (and chance of renewal).

    Ratings looking very healthy:

    http://deadline.com/2017/03/survivor-debut-series-low-designated-survivor-up-ratings-1202040011/
    Meanwhile, ABC’s Kiefer Sutherland’s POTUS drama Designated Survivor returned to air after a 12-week break, and clocked a 1.3 demo rating and 5.875M viewers. Demo-wise, that’s up a tad compared to its most recent episode, on December 14, which clocked a 1.2 rating; last fall, Designated Survivor debuted to a 2.2 rating.
    Leading up to Wednesday’s return ABC had aired Designated Survivor promos in heavy rotation on CNN. Today the network notes Designated Survivor is No. 1 for the 2016-2017 season in Live+7 ratings, spiking over its L+SD numbers by 6.9 million total viewers, making it the first-ever broadcast series to deliver a larger L+7 lift than its actual L+SD average audience (6.9 million vs. 6.6 million).


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