Designated Survivor returned for season 3 earlier this month on Netflix, but the big question is whether or not a fourth season will happen.

One person optimistic about the show's chances is Benjamin Charles Watson, the star who plays White House digital officer Dontae Evans.

When asked by Digital Spy about a possible season 4, Watson said that he had his fingers crossed for a renewal, and pointed to the show's strong performance in the UK (on June 19, Netflix revealed that it was the fourth most-watched TV series of the week) as a positive sign.

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"I'm really, really optimistic," he said. "But you never know.

"I feel like we will get one. I know Netflix UK posts their numbers for shows, and I think our show's doing really well in the UK from what I've been seeing. We don't know about how it's been doing in the US, but I feel like we will get a season 4. Hopefully we will get a season 4.

"There are so many unanswered questions that need to be answered – even if we just get a fourth season to close everything that was left open in season 3...

"I'm hoping! My optimism is high, but you never know."

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The third season tackled and raised awareness for a number of important topics, including a storyline focused on Dontae's HIV undetectable status.



It's also very rare to see black gay men on TV, and Watson hopes that if there is a fourth season, the show will continue to explore real-life issues.

"I'd want to have the ability to explore more ins and outs of the White House and how my character can grow within having a job at the White House," he said. "And also exploring more of LGBTQ issues and black issues in America.

"I want to explore a lot of those things. I think it's so vital because I don't see it being done much. I definitely want to tackle more of those issues."

Designated Survivor seasons 1-3 is available to watch on Netflix.

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