Has CBS killed BrainDead? Network chief Glenn Geller recently discussed the show’s status at the TCA summer press tour.
From Robert and Michelle King, the dark comedy stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a young Washington DC staffer who begins noticing something wrong with the politicians on Capitol Hill—mysterious bugs are eating their brains. The cast also includes Aaron Tveit, Tony Shalhoub, Nikki M. James, Johnny Ray Gill, Charlie Semine, and Jan Maxwell.
At the TCAs, Geller said no decision has been made yet regarding BrainDead‘s future:
For all you @BrainDeadCBS fans, don't hold your breath waiting for a pickup commitment today; they've made no decision as of yet. #TCA16
— The TCA (@OfficialTCA) August 10, 2016
CBS’s Glenn Geller on #BrainDead: We haven’t made any determination on the scripted shows. #TCA16
— Debra Birnbaum (@debrabirnbaum) August 10, 2016
No decision yet on whether @BrainDeadCBS will be back for another season #TCA16
— TV Guide (@TVGuide) August 10, 2016
So far, the show hasn’t performed as well in the ratings as many of CBS’ other series. Seven episodes into season one, BrainDead is averaging a .46 in the 18-49 demo and 3.054 million viewers.
What do you think? Are you watching BrainDead? Would you like another season?
Great show. Please keep it going!
I need Brain Dead, great humor;in good taste
Creative – timely and out of the box. Something on TV that is not for the “brain dead.” Please don’t cancel!
PLEASE do not cancel this charming and twisted show. It is one of a very few broadcast shows we watch and/or record every week.
I love the show. It is wonderfully different. Both funny and scary without being corny. I hope CBS will pick it up
LOVE this show… give it a try… this will catch on. Don’t cancel!
Renew! Innovative, smart, contemporary, funny. More shows of this quality please.
Love this show, it’s different!! Please bring it back! It’s so fun and entertaining. Not the boring humdrum reality TV!
Yes, I’m enjoying BrainDead very much. It’s different and quirky. I like all the actors. Sick of remakes and reality TV. This show is refreshing..
This show is so great, it speaks to the state of our political dramas playing out now! Please renew. I have six friends hooked on it!! We discuss it after every episode!
Me and some of my friends watch BrainDead!!! Renew it please!
Yes. Its fun and entertaining
There’s no way this show can be renewed. This was the show that replaced Under The Dome, which was moved to a different day for season three and had an awful storyline. Guess what? The ratings for BrainDead are MUCH WORSE than the ratings were for Under The Dome. They should have brought Under The Dome back for season 4 than put this trash on. Heads should ROLL over this.
Yes we want another season. Best show on TV this summer. Give people a chance to see it.
Yes, watching Brain Dead, please renew! Love this show. Just give it some time to build a following.
Please Renew for season 2. Mimics and and shows the real D/R political BS. Love the Bugs