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?
Of all of the shows available during the season in which the series “Limitless” was available, “Limitless” was, hands down, the most imaginative. It was the most anticipated series on TV in this household. I was deeply disappointed to learn of the demise of this most exciting and imaginative show
one of the fewest truly entertaining, thought-provoking shows on regular network TV in a while. there’s such a dearth of anything that’s worth watching. At least Elementary will be back. there’s very few programs on the TV schedule of the major networks on my viewing schedule this upcoming season. it’s dwindling every year. so sad.
Limitless didn’t “connect” with viewers as they hoped?! What a bunch of crap! My husband & I loved that show! It was funny, had a great cast, & a great story. So what are they going to put into its place that will “connect” with viewers?! Another stupid reality t.v show?! That’s all we need!
CBS says Limitless is a good show, I can see why they would cancel it. You see they only have room for great shows and crap and they felt there is a lot of crap yet to put on TV. This is why viewers skip episodic shows and wait for them on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime. I’m sure all the sponsors love that. Oh well, let’s get back to news shows or another comedy by the same producers as the rest.
they always cancel good shows and put on the bull crap garbage. thats always the way they operate.
I would rather watch Limitless than most other shows. Never have and never will watch super girl !
I can’t believe they thought the show didn’t connect with the audience or that they “could do better.” It was a fun, funny, intelligent, high quality show that I know quite a few people including myself looked forward to each week. Unbelievable!
Limitless was the BEST show on the air. Period. It was SO original. I’m so mad they cancelled it and even more so because of the lame excuse given! Please, please, bring it back!! RENEW IT!!
CBS messed up, they should have put Limitless back on for a 2nd Season!
Limitless is a much better show than most of what is currently on network TV.
My husband and I are so disappointed over this news. Limitless truly had become out favorite show. We would DVR every episode so we could watch them whenever we wanted to. We even watched some episodes 3 times. Please give it another chance. PLEASE RENEW IT!!!
…whaAAT?? AAAWE! but i was reeally looking forward to the next season! balls to the cancellers. but then i also watch supergirl which aalso has not as high ratings as other shows, but that show gets to come back cause the superhero channel cw yoinked it. comoooon why cant something similar happen with limitless?
I loved that show! It’s a shame they canceled it.
My son and I really enjoyed “Limitless” and we both think that there was not enough thought put into the reasons for cancelling. This show was one of a kind, and we never missed an episode. I think and my son thinks that this show should come back with its original cast. They were all superb actors. We both think it was a big mistake to take this show off the air. CBS messed up. We still watch CBS but we don’t always catch the shows week to week like we did with Limitless. We were addicted to the show.… Read more »
It was the best show on TV. Intelligent, funny and thought provoking and true. The people who cancelled the show are afraid of being Limitless.
I totally agree. It was one of a few shows my son and I enjoyed watching together. We always joked about how many NZT’s we would need to take, to figure out how “Two Broke Girls” is going on season six. Let’s just say, it was a handful. Ha ha..