Designated Survivor | Friday, Netflix

The best thing a canceled network show can hope for is a reprieve from Netflix. Both Fox’s “Lucifer” and ABC’s “Designated Survivor” received one. Season 3 of the Kiefer Sutherland White House thriller bows this week, with Neal Baer, whose distinguished resume includes producing blockbuster shows such as “ER” and “Law & Order: SVU,” handling the executive-producing duties. Baer, 63, revamped the show, keeping Sutherland as President Tom Kirkman but making him campaign for the job he was appointed to in the show’s very first episode. Baer was able to hire his first choices, rather than wait for the approval of network executives.

And so we have an eclectic mix of respected pros such as Anthony Edwards (“ER”) and Lauren Holly (“NCIS”), Broadway scene-stealers such as Julie White (“Nurse Jackie”) and breakouts such as Elena Tovar. As the first season concerns Kirkman’s re-election, Baer used man-on-the-street interviews that address national issues.

Baer spoke to The Post by phone from LA and at New York’s Lowell Hotel.

What’s the same and what’s different about Season 3 of “Designated Survivor”?

Netflix said, “We like the concept. Go for it. Without chipping away at how it’s going to play Peoria.” We have five original cast members, including Kal Penn, Italia Ricci and Maggie Q. We have six new main characters, led by Anthony Edwards, who plays Chief of Staff Mars Harper. I started when Tony was on “ER.” When Kiefer heard that Tony was coming on, he was happy. They’d known each other since Kiefer did “The Lost Boys” and Tony did “Top Gun.” They’ve known each other for 35 years. Julie White plays Kiefer’s campaign manager, Lorraine Zimmer. I worked with her on “SVU.” I brought on Jamie Clayton from “Sense8,” a trans actor, Elena Tovar, who is involved with a Kirkman aide, and Chukwudi Iwuji, a British Nigerian actor. This is not your Aunt Clara’s “Designated Survivor.”

How did you integrate the man-on-the-street interviews into the show’s narrative?

My documentary team went to Kentucky, Minnesota and California and filmed for five of the 10 episodes. We hear real people’s views on why they don’t vote, among others. Ben Lawson, who plays Dante Evans, puts the footage together and shows it to President Kirkman.

How did you feel when you finished filming the 10 episodes?

I felt gratified and filled with joy. It’s been a fantastic creative experience. We didn’t have to have cliffhangers every five minutes. It was very liberating. I brought on three writers: Adam Stein, with whom I did “Under the Dome,” Peter Noah, who is terrific and was executive producer of “The West Wing,” post-Sorkin.

Do you think President Kirkman, whose first wife, Alex (Natascha McElhone), perished during the show’s second season, will find time to woo another first lady this season?

Kirkman has to run for president first. He has a lot on his plate. I think you’ll know in the next three or four weeks.

And here’s what else to watch this week:

Grown-ish | Wednesday, 8 p.m., Freeform

Season premiere. Zoey (Yara Shahidi) is left to deal with the aftermath of getting caught cheating on her exam. She takes another devastating hit when Aaron (Trevor Jackson) accidentally reveals that he and Ana (Francia Raisa) have been hooking up. Shocking!

Perpetual Grace | Sunday, 10 p.m., Epix

Series premiere. James (Jimmi Simpson), a young grifter, attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown (Ben Kingsley), who turns out to be far more dangerous than he suspects. The pastor and his wife, Lillian (Jacki Weaver) — known to their parishioners as Pa and Ma — have used religion to bilk hundreds of innocent people out of their life savings.

Luther | 8 p.m., BBC America

Season premiere. A spate of murders brings DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) to face the depths of human depravity in London.

Tales of the City | Friday, Netflix

Series premiere. To celebrate Anna Madrigal’s (Olympia Dukakis) 90th birthday, new and old residents of 28 Barbary Lane gather, including Mary Ann Singleton (Laura Linney), her ex, Brian (Paul Gross), and their daughter Shawna (Ellen Page). With Murray Bartlett.

NOS4A2 | Sunday, 10 p.m., AMC

Series premiere. Vic McQueen (Ashleigh Cummings) is a gifted woman who has a supernatural knack for finding lost things. This talent puts her on a collision course with Charlie Manx (Zachary Quinto), a supernatural villain who feeds off the souls of children. McQueen aims to defeat Manx and rescue his victims. Good luck.

Black Mirror | Wednesday, Netflix

Season premiere. A friends’ reunion triggers events that alter their lives.

Season premiere. Just when you were ready to say this show had worn out its welcome we have punitive anti-abortion laws being passed in the Bible Belt. Margaret Atwood is more than a novelist. She’s a prophet. Starring Elisabeth Moss and Ann Dowd.