claim: Designated Survivor (TV series) is incapable of being an American political drama.
evidence: Designated Survivor is an American political drama television series created by David Guggenheim , starring Kiefer Sutherland , airing on ABC .. Kiefer Sutherland. Kiefer Sutherland. ABC. American Broadcasting Company. political drama. political drama. The project skipped the pilot stage and was ordered straight to series on December 14 , 2015 , followed by a formal announcement on May 6 , 2016 .. pilot. Television pilot. The first episode premiered on September 21 , 2016 , with a full season order coming eight days later .. The series was renewed for a second season on May 11 , 2017 .