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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Netflix should renew this show immediately . Cbs this is lost to you, this is a wonderful show maybe I should move to Hollywood and make some money.
Wow …this was a great TV show! Each episode not only kept my interest but ended
With me saying no not over already! A great cast written very well. Please bring it back!!!!!
I just finished watching the 16 episodes on Netflix. Enjoyed this show very much and would even consider paying for the episodes. At minimum you should have one more season. Great show.
Absolutely must renew the show !
Pleaseeeeeeee renew this show!!! It is one of the greatest most breath taking shows that I have ever watched! I’m hooked
Renew it thank you
YOU MUST BRING THIS SHOW BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON…. IT IS SUPERIOR TO ANYTHING I HAVE EVER WATCHED BEFORE… IT IS INTELLIGENT TV VIEWING…. IT IS VERY ACCURATE MEDICALLY SPEAKING, AND INTENSE DRAMA ALSO!…. I LOVE THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE ASSISTANT RN AND DR HOLT!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE SHOW, ONLY DISCOVERED IT THIS WEEK ON NETFLIX! YOU BRING THE HUMBLE SIDE OUT IN A DOCTOR THAT PEOPLE NEED TO DISCOVER!!! PLEASE BRING THIS SHOW BACK!!! PHYL.
OH MY GOODNESS, JUST FINISHED WATCHING THE WHOLE SERIES, I AM HOOKED… YOU HAVE TO MAKE A SEASON TWO!!!! IT IS INTELLIGENT AND CAPTIVATING… MUCH BETTER THAN THE REALITY CRAP THAT IS ON TV NOWADAYS! I LOVE IT!
I really like the show. Please don’t cancel it. I am looking forward to the next season.
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I love this show!! I wish you would bring it back for more seasons. Since I have beenr researching online for season two I have seen so many say they would have followed the show on CBS had they known about it but hadn’t discoverd the show until watching it on Netflix. We love this sgow I wish you’d bring it back I just know so many more of us would watch it now that we know about it.
Please renew this show, best show ever!!!!!!!!
If I had known it before, I would have watched it religiously. I’ve watched it on Netflix, stayed up late to finish 16 episodes of it! I loved it, and still hopes for a second season or at least wrap-up issues before ending it.
BEST SHOW EVER!!! Why cancell it? it is our familys show every friday and i have watched it so many times on netfix i have memorized the shows!!
My husbands and I love this show it is different from all of the other mundane shows ! It is unique,dramatic and fun it incorporates it all and leaves you feeling could !!! Please keep it up!!!
We recently found “A Gifted Man” on Netflix and love it so much we can hardly stop watching it. We never heard of it when it was on TV and now are very disappointed to hear it has been cancelled. What on earth are you thinking…this is one of the best…please reconsider and give us another season.