The episode ends with a montage of the characters' futures hanging in the balance:
The Season 2 finale of Designated Survivor , titled , serves as a high-stakes conclusion to Tom Kirkman’s second year in office and a pivot point for the series. The Political Crisis: Re-election and Scandal Designated Survivor - Season 2Eps22
The drive contains a video of Emily Rhodes (Kirkman’s Chief of Staff) meeting with a Russian official, suggesting that one of Kirkman's most trusted allies may be a traitor . 🔚 Ending & Cliffhanger The episode ends with a montage of the
Staff members Lyor Boone and Seth Wright are on the ground during the disaster. Kirkman uses the crisis to demonstrate his leadership,
Kirkman uses the crisis to demonstrate his leadership, prioritizing the lives of the islanders over political maneuvering, which ultimately helps repair his public image. 🕵️ Hannah Wells: The Russian Connection