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?
We love this show it is so well written with characters that go together even while not getting along. My husband rarely likes TV shows, but he loves this one and we have hooked others. Please Renew!!
Please, please PLEASE renew BrainDead! It is funny but also makes you think. Unlike any other show out there…. in a good way! And I really want to see them use the upcoming political fodder. Also, the actors are incredible so if the rumors are true of a location change to LA with all new characters, PLEASE do not do that. What makes this show great is the cast chemistry as well as the storylines. Please renew!!!!
We love it too and hope it get at lleast a season two. So funny! Great cast!
I LOVE Braindead and think it’s one of the smartest shows on network TV this summer. Really really hope there’s a season two!
We absolutely love the show great chemistry, great writing, and intriguing plot line, and funny characters. Please pass this on to renew brain-dead it needs to be picked up for season two and beyond.
I love the comedy and sarcasm in this show. We look forward to it each week! Please renew it!!
my mother and I watch the show – we love it – hope its picked up!
My mother and I love the show – we watch it weekly – and hope that its renewed!
I watch braindead with my 85 year old mother – we love the show – we both hope the show stays on… save those who are BRAINDEAD!!!
I love this show. This summer it is the only thing I have been watching. I am pleased with how you are developing the characters and the outrageous plot is a breath of fresh air amongst the political and reality show ‘real’ world. Please renew it for the fall.
I love this show. This summer it is the only thing I have been watching. I am pleased with how you are developing the characters and the outrageous plot is a breath of fresh air amongst the political and reality show ‘real’ world.
LUUVVVV THIS SHOW! Thank you for finally something fun, quirky and just different!!! The characters are likable and well written. AND it’s not another crappy reality show. Please renew.
Please renew this show…I love it!
Here it is in a nutshell. Every time you have an intellegent show where the audience actually has to think,well there you go. I personall hope dearly this show is renewed. Tony Shalhoub is brilliant. What a versatile actor.
Best tv show of the summer by far!!! So funny and current. Would love another season!!