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Netflix Cancels 'Designated Survivor' & 'Tuca & Bertie'

Designated Survivor and Tuca & Bertie are sadly not being renewed by Netflix.

The Kiefer Sutherland-fronted D.C. drama series and the adult animated comedy series featuring the voices of Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong will not be renewed, Deadline confirmed on Wednesday (July 24).

Netflix originally picked up Designated Survivor after it was canceled by ABC after two seasons. The three seasons will still be available to view on the streaming service.

“We are proud to have offered fans a third season of Designated Survivor, and will continue to carry all three seasons for years to come. We’re especially thankful to star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland, who brought passion, dedication and an unforgettable performance as President Kirkman,” the streaming service said in a statement.

Lisa Hanawalt created a relatable yet whimsical world in Tuca & Bertie…while Tuca & Bertie won’t have a second season, we’re proud to feature this story on Netflix for years to come,” they also said in their statement.

Find out which other shows were canceled by Netflix after just one season.

Netflix In Early Talks to Revive 'Designated Survivor' After ABC's Cancellation

Fans of Designated Survivor should not give up on the show as there is a report that Netflix could be reviving the series following its cancellation by ABC!

Netflix is the international streaming home for Designated Survivor and THR reports that the service is in early talks to bring back the show for a third season.

Hulu has first rights to the show in the U.S. so a deal would have to be worked out with that streaming service.

If the show gets a third season, a new showrunner would be introduced, marking the show’s fifth person in the job.

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'Designated Survivor' & 'Quantico' Get Canceled By ABC

Designated Survivor and Quantico have officially been canceled by ABC.

Kiefer Sutherland‘s Designated Survivor will not be returning following its second season despite ABC’s previous search for a new showrunner.

The series followed Kiefer‘s character, who became president after a catastrophic bombing killed the majority of the country’s leaders and his hunt to find out who was behind the attack.

Priyanka Chopra‘s Quantico will end after its third season, which is currently airing.

The show chronicled the lives of young FBI recruits who arrive at the Quantico base in Virginia for training to become intelligence agents.

Be sure to check out all the other network shows that were cancelled this week.

'Designated Survivor' 2016 Cast - Meet Season One Stars!

The new ABC shot Designated Survivor debuts tonight, so lets take a moment and get to know the cast members of the new show!

Kiefer Sutherland stars as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the US Capitol during the State of the Union. In this dramatic thriller, Kirkman will struggle to keep the country and his own family from falling apart, while navigating the highly-volatile political arena and while leading the search to find who is responsible for the attack.

Tune into Designated Survivor, tonight at 10pm EST on ABC!

Click through the slideshow to meet the cast…