Will A Gifted Man be cancelled or renewed for a second season? As the show winds down for 2011-12, that’s the big question for fans of the CBS TV series. In a recent interview, executive producer Neal Baer shared his thoughts but first, let’s look at the show’s ratings.
For those who came in late, A Gifted Man revolves around a self-absorbed and talented surgeon who starts questioning the purpose of his life when he’s visited by the spirit of his deceased ex-wife. The cast includes Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Ehle, Margo Martindale, Liam Aiken, Julie Benz, Pablo Schreiber, Rachelle Lefevre, Afton Williamson, Eriq La Salle, and Mike Doyle.
The series debuted back in September to a disappointing 1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 9.45 million total viewers. The premiere matched now-cancelled Medium’s 2010 opener in the demo but did improve in total viewership. Week two saw Gifted Man drop to a 1.2 in the demo and 8.18 million. The numbers stayed at those levels for several weeks but then perked up to a 1.3 in the demo.
The season to date has a 1.3 average and 8.34 million total viewers. It’s easily the network’s weakest drama — in both the demo and total viewership — even when the Friday night timelot is taken into account. Medium was cancelled with a 1.4 demo average. With an abundance of stronger programming, A Gifted Man is certain to be cancelled after all 16 episodes have aired.
In speaking with TV Guide, Baer however remains optimistic and shared, “[CBS] really likes the show, and we haven’t talked about the future at all except trying to just do great episodes… They’re very supportive of the show and I know they really like it, so we’re very hopeful about coming back in the fall.”
Because Baer and company are betting that the show won’t be cancelled, some storylines will be left unresolved in the season finale. Baer noted, “There’s plenty to hope for and wonder about… There are definitely questions about what will happen in relationships in the future.”
What do you think? Do you think that A Gifted Man should be cancelled or renewed for season two? Should the storylines have been wrapped up in the season (likely series) finale?
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THis is an AWESOME show. It’s well-acted and well-written. I don’t understand ratings, I download mine from itunes as I dont have TV service. THey should count downloads too. It always seems like the stupidest, worst crap gets multiple seasons and the intelligent, tasteful, beautifully emotional and subtle shows get cancelled. Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Ehle are AMAZING, the acting is really moving, and it’s such a unique interesting story and plot. The chemistry is amazing with Patrick and RAchelle as well. The whole ensemble is awesome. Rita is a great character, and Emo, and zeke….I love it all. Please,… Read more »
This is one of the best shows on TV that is very entertaining and well done. Not only is it a very well written show but it is not like any other show where the story line is all redundant, cops and robbers . Please CBS do not cancel this show. This is the only show that we look forward to on friday nights.
SO SAD. PLEASE TELL ME IT ISN’T SO! I love this show. I even stay home on Friday nights or make sure I have the DVR set to record! I’m so sad. PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THIS SHOW!!!
Please renew this wonderful show.Patrick Wilson is a sweet doc and I look forward
to watching him every week.
Please don’t cancel A Gifted Man this is my favorite show. It is so real and wish I had
a Clinica Sandiago in my town.
My daughter and I haven’t missed one episode. We’d be extremely disappointed if this show is canceled.
Please don’t canel the gifted man. I love this show I watch it every Friday.
Once in awhile a great TV show comes along —- and you CANCEL it It is the best thing put out in years — makes me want to not watch anything else on CBS because if I love it it will probably be cancelled and — I’m no dumb housewife — was Asst. Producer on several Oscar winning movies. Shame on you and people keep watching trash like the Kardashians!!!!! What is this world coming to. By the way — I have never written in on any show before because this is the only one I stayed home on Friday… Read more »
I totally agree with you!!!!!!! Where are they getting their info about rattings?
I love the show! It is different from the run of the mill medical show. One gets tired of the violence seen in the cop and detective shows. I hope there is a season 2 and many more seasons.
this has been an awsome show. i have watched every episode and can’t wait for next season. I love the show and the actors and actresses in this show……
My husband and really liked this show. Guess that liking it was the kiss of death…as this seems to happen all the time. Who is making these decisions?
Don’t cancel this show! I love it so much! I know alot of people who LOVE it!!
Sure hope this show is not cancelled!
LOVE, LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!
Please bring back on A Gifted Man… It is an excellent tv show that deserves another chance… You have an excellent cast on this show and it looks like they work well together and i was waiting for the two drs to finally match up after the divorce…. one of the best shows. Please find the perfect slot because it needs better recognition.