I wish I had expertise in munitions and other details that are being under attack. I realize that those attacking the show are digging into their scientific knowledge. I respect that, but let's face it. It's a TV show that deals in suspense and confrontation. We have a bad guy. He is what he is; not what we want him to be. That's the setup for the President, a fictional President on a TV show. I'm sure there are doctors that pick apart details on doctor shows. There are lawyers who pick apart courtroom dramas. There is an effort to put a show on every week. The minutia is for those so submerged in their own expertise to forget about a basic plot. That plot is weak at times and the President is a bit of a windbag. Criticize the writing. Criticize the acting.
7 Reviews
***
edwagreen7 October 2017
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Our fiend wanted revenge and did some horrible things due to his father's death? Hard to fathom.
Kirkman's mother-in-law looked just awful in that dress she was originally to wear at the Press Ball. Her being a potential victim from our fiend was also hard to take.
Kirkman's political adviser is a little bit too much to take. He mumbles and references other things to something else.
The Press Secretary's jokes were not funny and there could have certainly been more excitement had our fiend gone through with his threat.
Kirkman's first lady seems to have taken a back-drop since the new season started and his children appear to be non-existent as well.
Kirkman's mother-in-law looked just awful in that dress she was originally to wear at the Press Ball. Her being a potential victim from our fiend was also hard to take.
Kirkman's political adviser is a little bit too much to take. He mumbles and references other things to something else.
The Press Secretary's jokes were not funny and there could have certainly been more excitement had our fiend gone through with his threat.
Kirkman's first lady seems to have taken a back-drop since the new season started and his children appear to be non-existent as well.
Sting of the Tail
bobcobb3017 October 2017
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Designated Survivor followed up a weak season premiere with an even weaker episode here tonight. Maggie Q has had some good roles and performances in the past, but Hannah just isn't working on this show. It's the same problem Agent Memphis has on Shooter.
This show should either stick to politics or focus on the action. Right now the balance isn't working and it is hurting both of those aspects of the show.
This show should either stick to politics or focus on the action. Right now the balance isn't working and it is hurting both of those aspects of the show.
Poorly conceived and written
jsabatkefacebook5 October 2017
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Where to start. So many factual mistakes. Sarin is a chemical nerve weapon, not a biological weapon. A general would never say "nitrogen based explosives." Almost all explosives contain nitrogen. A phosphorus reagent? Maybe in a really tech sense, but in this context it's extremely awkward language, much like most of the dialog, which is way too unnatural. It's like West Wing lite, really lite. Way too cute for this drama. I love the premise for this show, but this episode sucked. Even the terrorist's motive was wrapped up in an unsatisfying way, again to cute. How could he inspire a huge conspiracy based on his father's death?
Bad
nachoderosa28 July 2022
Get a Clue
dncorp5 October 2017
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Sarin is a Biological Agent, not Chemical Weapon "Nerve Agent".
MQs ("Armed Drones") are not capable of carrying and deploying a Thermo Barric Weapon capable of incinerating a Biological or Chemical Weapon. Democrat President Obama believed that was the case pertaining to U.S. Ally Syria a U.S Ally since 1990, the Expert Testimony was the only reason Democrat President Obama was stopped from spreading U.S. Ally Syria's Chemical Munitions Stockpile from contaminating U.S. Ally Israel, U.S. Ally Turkey, Lebanon, U.S. Ally Democratic Nation of Israel, Gaza, Golan Heights, and other Nations.
After the 1990 to 1991 "First Gulf War", U.S. Army General Swartzoph Ordered his Combat Engineers to blow up the Iraqis Chemical Weapons Storage Facility at Khamisiyah, Iraq, regardless of Expert Advise U.S. Army General Swartzoph blew up the Iraqis Chemical Munitions Facility the mixture of Chemical Weapons then infected 100,000 U.S. Military and Millions of Iraq Men, Women, and too many children. Because of this Expert Testimony, U.S. Congress stopped Democrat President Obama's U.S. Airstriked and U.S Cruise Missile Attacks against U.S. Ally Syria a U.S. Ally since 1990.
MQs ("Armed Drones") are not capable of carrying and deploying a Thermo Barric Weapon capable of incinerating a Biological or Chemical Weapon. Democrat President Obama believed that was the case pertaining to U.S. Ally Syria a U.S Ally since 1990, the Expert Testimony was the only reason Democrat President Obama was stopped from spreading U.S. Ally Syria's Chemical Munitions Stockpile from contaminating U.S. Ally Israel, U.S. Ally Turkey, Lebanon, U.S. Ally Democratic Nation of Israel, Gaza, Golan Heights, and other Nations.
After the 1990 to 1991 "First Gulf War", U.S. Army General Swartzoph Ordered his Combat Engineers to blow up the Iraqis Chemical Weapons Storage Facility at Khamisiyah, Iraq, regardless of Expert Advise U.S. Army General Swartzoph blew up the Iraqis Chemical Munitions Facility the mixture of Chemical Weapons then infected 100,000 U.S. Military and Millions of Iraq Men, Women, and too many children. Because of this Expert Testimony, U.S. Congress stopped Democrat President Obama's U.S. Airstriked and U.S Cruise Missile Attacks against U.S. Ally Syria a U.S. Ally since 1990.
Ridiculous, but somehow watchable
markgawry3 November 2023
Like the rest of the series, the suspension of disbelief required to watch is immense. This episode also required setting aside one's logic and reason.
As usual the writing was sappy and melodramatic. The characters cartoonish. The CGI weak at best. The acting by many was wooden...stilted. But then again, the script was terrible making the actors' job impossible.
Nonetheless, the fast pace and silly drama did manage to keep my interest through the entire episode.
This series is based on an interesting premise and had the potential to be great. Unfortunately the execution was less than mediocre in all aspects.
As usual the writing was sappy and melodramatic. The characters cartoonish. The CGI weak at best. The acting by many was wooden...stilted. But then again, the script was terrible making the actors' job impossible.
Nonetheless, the fast pace and silly drama did manage to keep my interest through the entire episode.
This series is based on an interesting premise and had the potential to be great. Unfortunately the execution was less than mediocre in all aspects.
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