Ep 19. Misalliance

As a dedicated public servant and low-level cabinet member, Tom Kirkman never imagined he would become the President of the United States. After a catastrophic attack on the Capitol building kills the President and nearly all the members of his cabinet, Kirkman becomes the designated survivor – the official in the line of succession who will take the helm of the country if a tragedy befalls Congress during the State of the Union address.

In Season 1, Episode 19, "Misalliance," tension is running high in the White House and across the country as President Kirkman grapples with a major crisis. After the tragic death of the First Lady in a car accident, Kirkman is grappling with his grief even as he tries to keep the country together. Meanwhile, his advisors are at each other's throats as they debate how to handle a brewing international conflict.

With the help of his trusted staff, including Chief of Staff Aaron Shore, press secretary Seth Wright, and FBI agent Hannah Wells, Kirkman must navigate a range of complicated issues, including election politics, terrorist threats, and difficult diplomatic negotiations. As he tries to keep a steady hand on the tiller of the ship of state, he is confronted with a new challenge: a group of former White House employees who are trying to sabotage his administration from within.

As tensions rise, Kirkman is faced with tough choices that could determine the future of his presidency and the nation as a whole. In "Misalliance," the stakes have never been higher as the President and his team struggle to hold the line against forces bent on destroying everything they have worked so hard to build.

Filled with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists, Designated Survivor is an engrossing political thriller that offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when the unthinkable becomes reality. With a talented cast led by Kiefer Sutherland, each episode is a masterful blend of action, intrigue, and human drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Whether you're a fan of political fiction or just looking for a gripping new show to sink your teeth into, Designated Survivor is the must-watch series of the season.