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, funny and enjoyable. Terrific cast. Great satire on Washington politics!
I just binged the first 10 episodes over the weekend and loved it, so I’m really hoping for a season 2. The cast is great, the premise is novel and clever, and it’s fun. I honestly think that the low ratings are owed more to a lack of awareness rather than the quality of the show itself.
This show is just so different that it should generate at least another season if the story line can be supported. I watch this show religiously.
It’s clearly a metaphor for the negligence and sociopathy of Washington politicians. Fortunately, I don’t vote. The acting is terrific and so is the writing. I could watch Shalhoub recite the phone book though. 🙂
I love this show. One of the few I watch anymore.
Please bring it back! Political satire, mixed with brain eating bug aliens, mystery and intrigue. It is a perfect show. Please don’t pander to the actual brain dead in this country. That would biggest joke of all!
Love this show! Fits so well with what is happening in our country right now. My whole family watches it & I have turned others onto it. We need more shows like this. The actors and the characters are amazing. Please!! Who cares what the sheeple want, we need this.
Please continue this original, entertaining show. Finally! Something different!
Yes!
Yes-bring back BrainDesd for season two. It is entertaining in both s comedic and suspense aspect and bizarre enough for me to look forward to the next episode!
Hilarious! The hubs and I LOVE this show! Just say YES to Season 2!
My husband, brother & I love this show!! Very timely, sometimes hysterical. We vote YES to Season 2! Too bad we’re not of the right demographic. Too old for CBS to care!
love it, look forward to it every week
I love this show and love rhe weekly recap tune.
It’s my favorite show this summer.
Please renew it!
YES! Please renew it. It’s funny and different from everything else on tv. It’s smart and timely and SO tongue in cheek. Love the real life references. I’m pretty sure, except for the bugs, Congress really is like that.