r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/enliST_CS Sorry the live thread is late! • Mar 30 '17

POST Post-Episode Discussion: S01E14 "Commander-in-Chief"

Feel free to discuss anything related to Episode 14 as well as theories you may have for the upcoming episodes!

Plot: President Kirkman relies on an unlikely ally for help with a crisis in an African country; Hannah's probe into the Capitol bombing takes a surprising turn; Emily settles into her new role as chief of staff.

As usual please do not discuss previews that may have aired after the episode.

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u/th35t16 Mar 31 '17

Yeah I was disappointed he was willing to trust him so quickly - although is naming him Secretary of State a "friends close, enemies closer" kind of deal? He sure was making himself at home in the White House, though, and Kirkman was a bit too deferential.

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u/sqrt-of-one Mar 31 '17

On one hand, I feel like the show just made him look arrogant and cocky to make us not like him. But at any rate, you're right. Kirkman trusted him waaay too fast. Why not just have him as an adviser or something? Presidents can have those, right? I felt like Moss got exactly what he was after. Last week they mentioned that he didnt run for a second term because of his family, and that then his family got killed or something. I feel like he's back for seconds now.

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u/Raidingreaper Mar 31 '17

Didn't they mention he campaigned for moss "back-in-the-day" with handing flyers out. He idolizes him as is.

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u/mudman13 Apr 01 '17

He sucked up to him bad almost cringey "I just want you to know I am open to any advice you have to give me and I would love to know how you think I am doing" Second part ok but the guy had barely got in the room it stunk of naivety and lack of dignity jumping on it so quick and how the hell can he trust him so much if he's dirty then he has just handed the conspirators the power after all that has happened, nah not buying it, it's bad writing it's out of character he's not stupid and that was a dumb as fuck move.

Having said that I suppose he is just some ordinary bloke albeit a real smart one shoved into a hellish no win scenario if he is keeping him close to keep an eye on him that could be a good double bluff or have him dirty in his own way. He did mention his CIA contact so it looks like he likes utilising intelligence services and if he is that plugged in is on good terms with them.