Yes! Italia Ricci is, in fact, in Designated Survivor. A political thriller created by David Guggenheim, the series follows Thomas Kirkman, a cabinet minister who, as the designated survivor, has to rise to the occasion after an attack on Washington kills the President as well as everyone in line of succession. Ricci plays Emily Rhodes, the Chief of Staff and a close friend to now President Thomas Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland). Ricci starred in all three seasons (2016-19) of the series, which appeared on ABC, and then on Netflix.Emily is remembered as an independent and loyal personality who assists the President in overcoming threatening circumstances and discovering conspiracies. Italia Ricci is a Canadian American actress born on the 29th of October 1986. On the Tribeca TV Festival Red Carpet, she talked about her transformation from comedy to a political thriller, "It's so fun to do a show that is taking place, what could be in the real world, actually might be a better version of it."She previously appeared as April Carver in Chasing Life and most recently as Silver Banshee in Supergirl. Her work in Designated Survivor received wide acclaim from the critics and viewers.Read more about the story.Emily Rhodes becomes Chief of Staff View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn Designated Survivor, Emily Rhodes is the Chief of Staff, who is a powerful and loyal ally of President Kirkman. Italia Ricci portrays her with meticulous attention, presenting us a woman deeply committed to the President and the country. Emily starts as a Special Advisor to the President, but gradually acquires more responsibilities, becoming White House Chief of Staff as the story progresses. She is intelligent and takes tough decisions to keep the White House afloat.The occupation requires sacrifice, and she may periodically forego her personal life in favor of her job. The show depicts how she faces ethical quandaries as she takes a more assertive stance. The relationship that she has with the President is founded on trust, and Ricci makes Emily an unforgettable character.Personal struggles & family drama in Designated Survivor View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEmily Rhodes makes a comeback in Designated Survivor Season 3, after her resignation in the previous season. Although she returns to help out Kirkman with the Presidential campaign as the spokesperson and resumes Special Advisor, she is simultaneously experiencing a major personal crisis. This aspect makes the story more poignant. Her mother is suffering from terminal cancer. Italia Ricci demonstrates Emily's personality in an internal struggle spectacularly, having to make difficult decisions concerning her mother and considering assisted death as the disease becomes more harmful.The plot exposes Emily's flaws, making her more accessible to the audience. Her co-workers know about her misery, but she is focused on her job. Romance & relationships in Designated Survivor View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn Designated Survivor, Emily Rhodes undergoes challenges with love. She becomes intimate with Aaron Shore. After being suspected of co-conspiring in the attack on the Capitol and betraying the government, he is investigated and interrogated. Although cleared, Shore resigns from his position. As the series progresses, Emily and Rhodes maintain a comfortable, fliratious dynamic, supporting each other throughout the narrative. In Season 2, Emily is also seen in a brief relationship with Seth Wright. In Season 3, Shore is said to be in a relationship with Isabel Pardo, the new Director of Social Innovation in the White House. Pardo and Shore seem to be in an on-and-off relationship, in constant conflict, which Shore ends up discussing with Emily. Emily also reveals her personal crisis in relation to her mother's cancer. By the end of their conversation, one thing leads to another, and Aaron cheats on his girlfriend, Isabel, with Emily. As the season concludes, Aaron admits to his infidelity to Isabel, and they end their relationship. Ricci's delivery takes Emily on a remarkable journey, especially highlighting her intimate, flirty, yet a little confusing dynamic with Shore. Follow Soap Central for more updates on TV shows!