Why did CBS cancel Limitless? At this summer’s TCA press tour, network chief Glenn Geller explained why there will be no second season of the series, TVInsider reports.
Based on the 2011 film, the drama followed Brian Finch (Jake McDorman), who is given a special drug that unlocks 100% of his brain. The cast also included Jennifer Carpenter, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Hill Harper, and Colin Salmon.
During the panel, Geller said CBS cancelled Limitless because he didn’t “think it connected with the viewers”:
Ultimately we had to look at the show; it was a very good show, but I don’t think it connected with the viewers as well as other shows had. Yeah, we could have brought it back. But we also have to put on new shows and give other things a shot. It could have come back, but we have to do better; we want to improve time periods. That’s why we put on new shows.”
What do you think? Did you watch Limitless? Do you think the show should’ve been renewed?
Limitless is a great show! It is a great premise, and has great writing. You sold the viewer short unfortunately, you did not give the show a chance! Shows that have this blend of drama, comedy, intrigue, great storyline, and great acting, and casting do not come along very often. Please bring it back. It’s a great show and deserves a chance. There may be a lot of shows to watch with all the streaming options, etc. but there are not a lot of great shows to watch. Limitless is one of those shows.
This is the second best show I have ever seen (period). It infuriates me that all of the best shows I have seen have been cancelled. This series NEEDS a second season before I officially loose it.
They need to bring Limitless back now people are watching loving it. Then they leave everyone without answers.
I wish they bring it back because I love it and all of my family and friends love it. I think it will be great.
I agree, great series