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?
I think that this is a very creative and funny show but like other “different” show (Star Trek Memba?) it takes awhile to find the audience…..Don’t give up on it yet CBS
Finally something fresh and interesting to watch over the summer !! Love it, bring it back for another season
Please bring back Brain Dead next season!
BrainDead is great! It’s a well-crafted, excellently-acted dark comedy, and it easily meets viewers’ expectations of the King duo. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is gorgeous, and plays her character perfectly. I’d love to see more seasons.
Well written with entertaining concepts
For us,one of the very best shows, period. Kooky plot, likable characters and finally something really different. OK, so kill some bugs but come, don’t kill the show.
Great show! Bring it back.
Season 2 please!!!!
I will get rid of CBS out Oh My Show lineup. Brain-dead has been one of the most fascinating shows I’ve watched all season if they don’t bring it back I don’t want to see anything CBS puts on. I don’t care what they come up with there’s plenty other networks to watch.
Love Brain Dead. Don’t cancel. Best show yet.
I’d much rather watch this than the REAL brain dead summer fodder of “reality” shows
Save the show it’s great
Love the show. We need a season 2. Its different, funny and exciting.
I believe the series has found its footing and is very entertaining. I will be disappointed if it doesn’t return. I’m seems on network tv shows are not given a chance to grow. Is there a possibility another network could pick up this interesting, quirky show?
Please bring it back for season 2! The best and most ludicrous show of all.