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?
Love the quirky show and hope it is picked up for another season!!
Love the show! Funny and fun to watch.
Love this quirky show. Scares me a bit but then the comedic moments provide some relief. Actors are great.
Don’t cancel this show. It’s hysterical and the actors are amazing.
BEST show presently on TV. It has NO equal and really deserves another season – if nothing else but to give it a proper ending !!!!!!
We love BrainDead! Keep it going!
RENEW!!! Awesome, original show in a sea of mediocrity.
This is the best lol show on TV. If you cancel this show we know where the bugs now reside!!!!!!!!
Love this show. Hope it returns 🙂
Please renew this show! It’s very creative…we are hooked! My 80yr old mom loves this show too. Please don’t dissapoint her!!!
I’m a 71 years of age woman who also LOVES this show! I am currently attending college, find this quirky plot stimulating, intellectual, and well thought out. It reminds me of an older movie called, “Body Snatchers.” People were being changed and the conspiracy theory was aliens were taking over their bodies. I also enjoy the twist of Braindead’s plot that correlates to the government’s “Area 51,” conspiracy. This series joins my favorites like, “Madam Secretary,” and “The Good Wife.” Keep up the Good Work, CBS! The only thing I don’t like is the opening theme song’s sound track. Although… Read more »
I love this show! It’s so smart witty and funny! Please please renew it!
Please renew!!!! It is the most intelligent comedic show I have seen in ages! The characters and story is great, and I feel like promoted more it could do really well!
The most intelligennt, intrriguing show on network TV. The only thing I’ve enjoyed watching this summer. CBS, please renew!
I love this show, great cast, they deserve another chance. I hope many more seasons.
Please renew!!!!!!!! Great show,great characters and we need something different on tv…..not another cop show!