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?
Braindead is the most refreshing network show that I have seen in years. It’s premise is so perfect for the political climate in our country today. The cast is wonderful, developing characters that can be embraced by the audience. The last time I felt this strongly about a network show was for Pushing Daisies, which got caught up in the writer’s strike in it’s year one, then fell off in year two as a result. Please renew this show. You cannot just yank a show around on a weekly schedule, changing its day/time slot without loosing traction. Put it on… Read more »
Love this show, different.
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Love it!!!
Love it!! Creative and relevant!
Love it!!!!
Leaving comment as our vote for renewal. If it goes we may have to kill our TV.
this is our favorite show!!!!! please let there be another season and more!!!! my sister in Denver is picking up on it now – did not know it existed. my sister in San Antonio and her son watch it weekly and love it.
Love the show! Very clever AND funny. We are really hoping it will continue; how can you leave us hanging like this?
I think this show is brilliant. Don’t take this show at face value. Think it through, and please do not cancel the show
This show is so funny, we look forward it every week. We have a watch party. No surprise we walk around narrating our lives with the tune from, “Previously on Briandead…”
Yes please. Another season
you might think I’m crazy
but all I want is you
Oh I think that you’re wild
And so uniquely styled
renew, renew..
Love it. I didn’t think I would! Alien bugs from outer space that eat brain…. REALLY!?! BUT I was hooked after episode 1 – not to mention the fabulous musical recaps! Please renew for those of us across the pond…
If CBS cancels BrainDead it means they’ve lost the other half.
Renew! Renew! Renew!! MUST have another season. THE ONLY show on cable I watch!
Absolutely renew this show! It’s the smartest and most relevant political TV show since West Wing. Plus it has body-snatcher-esq brain-eating bugs from outer space. Seriously. What more could you want?