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?
My husband and I are big fans and really hope they don’t cancel BrainDead!
I love this show. Soooo original. It’s kept my interest. Ratings are misleading in the summer. Please keep it around.
I just discovered this show and I am hooked! Please keep it”
It’s stupid that they are looking at network TV ratings (I no longer watch TV this way at all and I know I’m not alone). This show was made for streaming and definitely binge worthy. It’s an awesome show. Hope they bring it back for another season!
I like the show CBS would be wise to give it a second season to catch on.
Braindead is a brilliant show. It’s the first show I’ve watched on cbs in years. The reason its target demographic isn’t watching is bc cbs isn’t promoting it. Give it a chance, then, for word to get out.
BrainDead has been the best show of Summer 2016…no thanks to CBS. They do not seem to promote this show like they are promoting their Fall lineup. And moving it to 10pm on Sundays proves this show may be too smart and edgy for CBS. But the writing, cast, and overall basis of this show is nothing short of BRILLIANT! Watch it people!
BRAIN DEAD IS MY FAVORITE SHOW!!!! My boyfriend and I watch it religiously and would literally die without a second season. We love the science behind the show and all the political plays and twists that are involved! The show is so creative and has a very unique approach so please please please please bring it back for a second season!!
Love Braindead. It is the only show I have been watching this summer and look forward to each new adventure. Talented cast and interesting zany plot. Maybe it explains what’s happening in DC these days. Tea Party and Trump with only half their brains?
CBS must NOT cancel the show -they have a real winner on their hand!!!!!. I think perhaps the ratings might reflect people watching the Olympics going on vacation and the fact that it’s summer- people outside and busier.
Madam Secretary and Brain Dead are at the top of the Heap in my book!!
I can’t wait for Sunday night! The show is absolutely wonderful! It is witty, timely, hysterically funny and edgy. Great writing and a wonderful cast! What a nice relief it is to watch this with all of them political Insanity that is actually happening at the moment…. maybe there is something about bufs 😉
Smart, intelligent, timely, funny. CBS buried this show. Nobody has even heard of it. Everyone who finds it loves it! One of the best shows in a long time.
Just discovered BrainDead and I am loving it!! The premise is brilliant and the suspense is killing me… totally unique show.. I hope it goes on and on. Brilliant!
Love Braindead!!!! Taping every episode just in case I’m not home–I never do this! TV for the most part is boring or predictable or crude. This show has believable acting, great story, and a ridiculous satire on our political system (and not far from the truth). Here’s hoping enough people like it to keep it on the air!
Braindead has to be my favorite summer show. So wonderfully written. Clever primness. It is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise overly familiar summer tv lineup. I will be REALLY disappointed if they cancel it.
I love this show! It’s fun, smart, timely and unique. I really hope they renew it or Amazon or Netflix picks it up if CBS is stupid and cancels it.