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 love this show! Give it a chance! John Elway had a less than stellar first season, and I bet the Broncos are glad they gave him another chance! Keep it going, please!
I love this show. Just the right combination of politics, science fiction, and satire! And lead character is HOT.
Loved this show!! It was clever, funny and totally entertaining. Enjoyed all the characters! Bring it back for a 2nd season!!
This show was clever, funny, and so entertaining. I want to see another season of Brain Dead!!!
Definitely feel like this show’s more to the taste of older viewers, whether in age or outlook; I loved this show a lot, but I wouldn’t mind if the show ended here or carried on, as long as the Kings keep working and creating new material; I’d watch anything they produced/wrote.
I love this show…comical but lots of drama…Kept me on my toes. Keep the seasons coming!!!
Love this show! Hope to see it return!
Please bring it back!!!! I missed the first few shows but went back on Demand and watched all of them. Love the show. I’m an older person, 69, there is not much I like on TV anymore..
Don’t leave us hanging. We need at least another few episodes to bring some conclusion to this show. I started watching and was skeptical at first but I enjoyed it with each succeeding episode. Bring it back!
I do like BrainDead very much. It’s smart, very creative and touches on a subject(s) that is(are) not confronted anywhere in our entertainment media. I don’t mean the bugs…but how Washington works/doesn’t work. For someone who really questions what is going on these days BrainDead offers smart humor with a touch of reality. I really hope there is a second season to see where the story goes. I tape the show and savor each one.
My husband and I discovered BrainDead after it had moved to Sunday and quickly downloaded all the previous shows. We binge watched and love it. We’ve told lots of friends about it and we all really hope it comes back for a second season.
Definitely want a season two!!!! The show has every thing one could want in a showi. Great acting, great writing, comedy, drama, love interest, not a boring moment…..KEEP KEEP ON WRITNG AND SHOWING.
Hi, definitely there needs to be a season two. Irish guy and wife watching it from London. You might think I’m crazy!
Finally!! Something different. I rarely watch anything on network TV anymore, but this one is rare jewel! Funny, funny, funny AND intelligent. Please, please renew BrainDead!!! There are still some of us out here who don’t watch reality shows.
Best show on TV!!! Of course it would be cancelled!!!!