Designated Survivor star speaks out after character exit in season 3

Photo credit: Netflix - ABC
Photo credit: Netflix - ABC

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Note: This article contains spoilers for Designated Survivor season 3.

Designated Survivor season 3 finally launched on Netflix earlier this month, but not everybody made it through the season alive.

Spoilers below the picture.

Photo credit: Netflix
Photo credit: Netflix

Fan-favourite character Hannah Wells, played by Maggie Q, was killed off in season 3 episode 7.

The CIA agent uncovered a hidden biolab, but was exposed to the poisonous gas produced there that specifically targets people of colour.

Photo credit: Ian Watson - ABC
Photo credit: Ian Watson - ABC

Posting on Instagram, Maggie thanked the show's fans as well as the cast and crew, and gave a shout-out to creator David Guggenheim.

"Since now you KNOW... I want to thank everyone who has stuck with Hannah throughout her journey on @designatedsurvivor," she wrote.

Photo credit: Ben Mark Holzberg - ABC
Photo credit: Ben Mark Holzberg - ABC

"It has been such a pleasure to take this character on, and in leaving her behind, I have only incredible memories of a cast and crew who I love with my whole heart.

"But my GREATEST thanks goes to @davidguggenheim, our show's creator. It was his vision and dedication that won me, and I am forever grateful to him ♥️"

Related: 7 big questions that Designated Survivor season 4 needs to answer

Designated Survivor was originally cancelled after two seasons, before Netflix came in and rescued the political drama. Season 3 premiered on June 7, but there's currently no word on whether or not it will be renewed for a fourth run.

Kiefer Sutherland leads the cast, with Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, and Kal Penn also among the stars.

Designated Survivor is available to watch on Netflix.


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