Tonight marks the last episode of the first season of Limitless on CBS. Will it be the series finale as well? Should this drama be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
On Limitless, deadbeat Brian Finch (Jake McDorman) is given the NZT-48 drug and it unlocks 100% of his brain. Brian has complete recall of whatever he’s learned at any point in his life, either consciously or subconsciously. The FBI want to use him to help solve crimes but they’re not the only ones interested in Brian and the drug. The rest of the cast includes Jennifer Carpenter, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Hill Harper, and Colin Salmon.
The series debuted on September 22, 2015 and attracted a 1.87 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.86 million viewers. It was a positive start, perhaps in part due to an appearance by Bradley Cooper who reprised his role from the Limitless feature film. The show’s ratings dropped a bit but were pretty healthy for the rest of 2015.
The numbers saw a nice boost when the show returned from a mid-season break on January 5th (Cooper reappeared) but hit a new low the following episode. The ratings have have been trending downward in 2016 — save for episode 19 when Cooper put in another appearance.
In March, CBS head Les Moonves said that he expected five of the network’s freshman shows to be renewed for the 2016-17 season — but that was before Limitless’ numbers fell as low as a 1.05 in the demo with 5.6 million. The network has yet to renew any freshman shows.
In the end, I suspect that the network will renew Limitless for a second season but the past few months’ ratings declines certainly don’t help the show’s chances. We may have to wait until next month to find out what CBS will do.
But, what do you think? Do you want to see more of the Limitless TV show? Cancel or renew for season two?
I really like this show. I hope it gets a second season.
Please don’t cancel Limitless. It’s a great, feed-good show!!
Renew. This is one of TV’s best current shows, and it has all the elements of a cult classic. I find many current shows heavy on the melodrama, without the acting chops to quite pull it off. Limitless avoids this by not taking itself too seriously. It’s a nice blend of realism, fantasy and humour that never drags.
It’s fun, it’s current, and different from the other shows on TV. It’s quirky but exciting! I enjoyed this 1st season, and really hope it will come back for a second season!
One of the better shows on network tv, looked forward to Tuesday with Brian and company. Let’s cancel some other show or try another time slot where the ratings will do better with the exects.
Thought the show was great and would love to see it back!
Thought it’s style and ‘camp’ set it above the rest of this
season’s group.
A really great show, one of my fav shows for sure. I think its better than the movie. There has to be a season 2, its too good to lose. But I have seen so many great shows get cancelled, while poor shows get renewed. Hoping it won;t happen here.
*cue the catchy catchy opening theme music, half-smiles like Brian Finch*
I’ve got good news for you, people…it’s the very very 1st article I’ve seen; seeing it posted more places would be encouraging, *but*…
http://en.yibada.com/articles/119365/20160426/limitless-season-2-renewed-or-cancelled-expected-air-date-spoilers-what-to-expect-when-limitless-returns.htm
You. Are. *Welcome*! [expects to be the most liked comment in this thread like Sen. Morra will be the most liked senator on his way to the Presidency…;) ]
I AM SO TIRED OF THESE TELEVISION EXECUTIVES WHO CAN’T SEE A REALLY GREAT T.V. SERIES WHEN IT IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEIR FACE. I DON’T KNOW WHO IT IS THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RATINGS BUT ARE NOT THE ONES THAT SHOULD BE MAKING THE DECISIONS. I LOVE THIS PROGRAM. THE WRITERS DO AN AWESOME JOB AT KEEPING YOU PULLED IN FROM THE MOMENT THE EPISODE STARTS AND LEAVES YOU WANTING MORE WHEN THE EPISODE ENDS. I THINK IT IS TIME THAT REGULAR PEOPLE GET ASKED WHAT THEY LIKE AND STOP LISTENING TO THE CRITICS WHO DON’T KNOW… Read more »
One of my favorite shows I’ve ever watched,
Loved the season finale
Loved every episode
10 more seasons please, it’s better than the movie due to it’s depth and how they the can bring it anyway.
Season 2 is gunna be insane
God Bless Putlocker
I think season one gave us the idea of what NZT is and how booster shots were necessity for Brian.. It will be very interesting to watch all the new possibilities which will open up for characters of limitless as Brian becomes permanently immune… One of the most engaging shows ever on Internet. Not even one episode made me disappointed.. Definitely need a renew for this show.. Hope this forum helps in achieving the same…
please season 2 such a great show Brian is Flippin amazing!!!
Greatest show this season real whithout too much crazyness you could imageine this really happening great cast!
I sincerely enjoyed the show, but I think they should leave it at one season. I feel like it would just get overdone if they drag it out too much longer. The season finale, in my opinion, is the perfect series finale as well. Obviously I’d watch the second season, but I can’t say I really want it to happen.
Love the show – its a funny and smart show and there are few of those to be found on Network TV.