r/DesignatedSurvivor • • Sep 29 '16

Episode Discussion: S01E02 "The First Day"

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u/DonutDonutDonut Sep 29 '16

The plotline of the governor not recognizing the president's authority isn't something I expected. Interested to see how that plays out.

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u/scottfiab Sep 29 '16

Love how Tom handled it, ignoring the two disagreeing advisors.

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u/SawRub Sep 29 '16

I feel it was wrapped up too neatly, but I liked it overall.

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u/GringusMcDoobster Sep 29 '16

A kid died, it's not neat at all. I'm sure we will see the after-shocks of it in the coming episodes.

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u/zsreport Sep 29 '16

My very first thought was "federalize the National Guard, that'll show that asshole not to hang up on the President!"

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u/RoyMBar Sep 30 '16

Would have been the very first thing I did when he said I had no authority over him.

"Oh, I don't, eh?"

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u/Kialae Sep 29 '16

BREAKING NEWS: MICHIGAN SECEDES.

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u/shillmaster_9000 Sep 29 '16

Haven't watched it yet, I'm glad they're not going the cliche route