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 excellent drama. It’s just getting past the set-up needed to establish the premise. Please don’t cancel it in favor of one more embrassing reality show.
Don’t cancel. It is my favorite show since ER. Love all characters!
Please renew this terrific show – I LOVE IT!!!!
Please CBS do not Cancelled this show for me and kids are special watching this show,and shows respect and care for other people be there for the sick and ind.
There are 134 comments, 132 of them stating not to cancel the show or stating to please renew it. Only one comment states: “I don’t like the show, but since it has been second or third in the time slot each week, it seems like it should continue. Unless CBS has something much better next season that they want to waste on Friday, or Fox comes up with a show that will replace Fringe and pop A Gifted Man down to fourth and steal the older viewers who enjoy A Gifted Man.” So: I think this speaks for it self… Read more »
CBS you never know what to do with a good show. You keep switching the time slots, not showing it on the night it’s scheduled. How do you want a show to succeed. I have been watching the Gifted Man since it started and it’s the best show. Great story lines, great actors. I look forward to the week to watch it. But CBS does not know how to hold on to good shows they make sure they do everything so that they fail. I am very disappointed!
During the whole season I have only watched three shows regularly—Big Bang Theory, Downton Abbey and A Gifted Man. I hope CBS realizes that this is a well scripted and acted show that may just need a little longer to catch on with more viewers. I am quite certain it is popular with the over 49’ers, so hopefully we can count. It is disappointing to find that our demographic viewing habits mean so little to networks.
Cancel? Tat is ridiculous,this is a great show. Good acting and always a twist. I love this show. If NBC picks it up my loyalty goes to a different network!
It is March 2, and after reading that this episode was the season finale I came to the internet to see when the next season would begin and to my surprise found that A Gifted Man could be dropped. Surprise! I must say that I am really dissapointed and slightly up- set that the important demographics is between ages of 18 to 49. What about those of us over 49? Please CBS give A Gifted Man more than 16 shows to catch on. This drama is wonderful!! Wonderful actors, writers and episodes. Our grandchildren 11 and 16 love the show… Read more »
Don’t cancel it, renew it for another season. Every episode got better, I would expect nothing less for next year.
18 – 49? What about those over 49? There are those of us that are tired after a long week and look forward to sitting in front of the t.v.and watch a wonderful drama with great actors and writers. A Gifted Man needs a chance to catch on and will if given time. Please CBS give it a chance.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THE GIFTED MAN… MY FAMILY GETS TOGETHER EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT TO WATCH IT…. THIS IS THE BEST SHOW ON TV… PLEASE RENEW IT!
Dont cancell a gifted man! I have a show for everyday of the week but look forward to this show the most! If u cancel it CBS I will never forgive you.
I agree!!!!
At last, a good,clean family series with good scripts and actors. So, cancel it to make room for some new piece of crap realiy show ? Lets’s keep A Gifted Man on the “returnin the fall list” !
My husband and I LOVE The Gifted Man. The episodes are wonderful and storylines are very creative……we can’t wait for Gifted Man every Friday….CBS has great shows and THE GIFTED MAN IS ONE OF THEM! Please RENEW the show! It’s a great show….keep it going and Thank you for such great TV!