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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I always watch this show. Gradually over season one it has become one of my favourite shows. Cast are terrific. Don’t cancel it.
I LOVE this show! Please do not cancel it. It is one of the best shows on TV.
I THINK YOU ARE MISSING A BIG GROUP OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND BABY BOOMER WHO DON’T LIKE THE REALITY CRAP AND THE GRUNGE AND SEX.
ALSO, HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THOSE OF US WHO TAPE ONE WHO AS WE WATCH ANOTHER BECAUSE OF THE TIMING. WE WATCH HAWAII FIVE-O AND TAPE CASTLE; WE WATCH NCIS LA AND TAPE BODY OF PROOF YOU GET THE PICTURE? I HATE THE STUFF YOU CALL COMEDY AIMED AT THE MALE MIND. GIVE US GOOD STUFF!
Please bring A Gifted Man Back, my wife & I realy enjoy the show.
Jean & Marion Charlebois
A Gifted Man is a great show and I look forward too it returning with season 2. A gifted Man is show that gets you intrigue into watching and shouldn’t be cancelled.
Please do not cancel , A Gifted Man. It is a wonderful show with great acting. One of the best CBS has had on TV for a long time.
Please do not cancell a gifted man! wonderful show, great acting.One of the best CBS has had in years.
I love this show. I never miss it (even if I have to DVR it). Please don’t cancel it. It got better and better as the season went on!!
I don’t watch alot of TV – but I always either catch this one or PVR it. I love the story lines and I think Patrick Wilson is a great actor. The relationship between him and his assistant is wonderful and of course Rachelle Lefevre is terrific in anything she does. It’s written with intelligence and humour and I don’t think I’ve seen anything as sexy as that man playing the drums in one of the more recent episodes and that megawatt smile and exchange between him and “Dr. Kate” was exceptional. That kind of chemistry has to be hard… Read more »
A gifted Man and Blue bloods are two of the best of the current season. Most of the so called comedies must be channed to the person with less than a 50 IQ and they could be cancelled with no loss to any one. Compare any of the “funny” shows to reruns of CarolBurnette.
I think it should continue. This is one of the very few shows that there is virtually no swearing and it takes the underdog and miracles happen to everyday people – rich or not. It is something that is well needed today. I am sick of shows where there is all killing and about death. This is about saving lives and a positive outlook on life. With all of the reality shows and depressing shows with death and killing etc. it is like a breath of fresh air. Reminds me of Touched by an Angel, I Dream of Genie, Bewitched,… Read more »
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL A GIFTED MAN. I LOVE THIS SHOW. I LOVE PATRICK WILSON. FRIDAY NIGHTS ARE A GIFTED MAN W PATRICK WILSON AND BLUE BLOODS W MY DONNIE WAHLBERG. TWO SEXY MEN, IN ONE NIGHT.
PLEASE don’t cancel the Gifted man…I wait all week to see it. My husband loves the show too. It’s one of a kind show and always keeps our interested. Please, don’t cancel the show.
I love this show. Please do not cancel it. I can’t wait to see if there is going to be something between Doctor Holt and Kate. Also, what is going to happen to Michael’s ex-wife’s ghost after her heart died in the last episode. Please CBS bring it back. I already miss watching it.
Please, Please don’t cancel. I think once people know about it, they will love it. I just happened upon it mid season and have been watching it ever since!!!
I love the show, I can not wait until Friday night when it is on. I only wish that had known about the show when it first came on, ratings haVE GROWN im sure. A few thousand friends just found out about it.