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?
l loved the movie and the tv series. i dont watch alot of tv but limitless was one i.did watch and enjoyed. i hope you get enough ppl saying they.want it on so.you change your minds
I love it and as much as we like we as like what we had. It cwas just getting good now that he really doesn’t need an antidote. Why cant you be more like Britain and give us a longer episode with a shorter season or put it as a summer show it was witty and funny and clean! You haven’t plenty of other shows going out and there is this thing called the internet. Maybe you have heard of it. I’m only asking because you seem to be the only network that does not play nice with hulu.well to… Read more »
Really loved limitless was addicted to it it was different kept you on your toes can’t believe you cancelled it . It got me through a tough time . Please bring it back
I’m about ready to give up on current television shows, just watch old tv series I know ended well after years being on or watch movies. Everything has been getting canceled now after one MAYBE 2 seasons. I loved that it carried over from the movie. Anyone I knew couldn’t wait for season to start! I hope Cooper gets it picked up on another network or goes to Netflix!
I can’t believe they canceled this! I am SO sick of getting interested in shows only to have them canceled after 1 season or 5 episodes in the case of Angel From Hell….and many others. Such BS. I’m seriously thinking of not watching or recording any shows and just waiting to see which ones make it and have decent reviews & just watch them all at once on Hulu or Netflix. Screw the networks!
Absolutely this show should have been renewed. It was a unique drama. They renewed two broke girls and super girl! Wow
yet they renewed dogs that connected even less with viewers. What a crock
What’s dogs? Seriously! I’ve never even heard of it and it was renewed? And I know my tv!
I absolutely loved this show. And everyone I know who has watched it loved the show. I just don’t understand why it was cancelled
I am SHOCKED to learn this is not returning anywhere! WTF?!?! It was one the best and most unique shows from last season. I am disgusted and heartbroken! PLEASE will another network pick this up?????
WTF to the network. you really need to bring this show back
“It didn’t connect with the viewers”? I don’t recall ANYONE asking if this series connected with me! I really enjoyed it and wanted to see where it was going to go next…I hope Netflix changes their mind and coordinates a return with Bradley Cooper. It’s this kind of crap that has turned me into an ABC viewer! How does “Big Brother” get a re-up, and something that’s ACTUALLY entertaining get cancelled? Oh wait…that’s right…the REAL “big brother” is back to preaching their “say no to drugs” campaign, so Limitless can’t exist in an environment that wants to fully control your… Read more »
I just finished watching it and I’m hooked only to find out CBS decided it wasn’t connecting with me. Really? Did they ask the people who were watching it? It was a great show. Very entertaining, I want to see what happens next. Please! Bring it back!
i love limitless and braindead i loved Constantine too. stop canceling good shows.
CBS needs to take NZT…They must be BRAINDEAD to cancel such a great show!
Seriously!!!!?????!!!!! Out of all the shows you cancel this one???? That’s a big mistake. BRING #LIMITLESS back!!!!!!