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?
My husband and I loved this show! It was well written, imaginative, and had a wonderfully likable star. The show explored the importance of integrity and loyalty in relationships. I sometimes wonder what Hollywood thinks connects with viewers – raw sex and violence, or good-hearted people who are trying to work out complex situations. I go for the latter.
Very good show. It required some thinking on behalf of the viewer. This made it a great show. This area type of show is difficult to come by. This is what makes shows such as Elementary very good to watch.
I personally believe the basis of a great show appears to be lacking in TV series.
Vey sad to hear of the cancellation of Limitless. I have not had the heart to tell my wife of the demise of Limitless.
I can’t believe you cancelled this show. It was different, imaginative, entertaining, the stories & characters were very interesting. Not like so many of the other detective shows with the same script, & characters. Create room for new an better shows? Like Bull, what a waste of time & money. The show is so boing. It is imaginative, a new way to put you to sleep
Though it was a good show, looked forward it. To be honest CBS it was one of only two shows I watched on CBS Most of the others suck
i loved loved loved this show – -it was not only UNIQUE in every sense it was finally “refreshing” to see a well thought out plot – the writers were brilliant -the casting choice of performers were the best I had seen in a long time -especially the 2 main characters. I have been battling cancer for 2 yrs now and found some much needed laughter and truly looked forward each week to watching what was now my FAVORITE show! I agree with the previous persons comments about why so many mindless FILTHY and Stupid shows stay on year after… Read more »
I am so damn tired of getting invested in a show only to have it canceled! How do you expect us to trust that you won’t pull the rug out from under us? ABC is the worst at it but CBS is right on it’s tail. We call ABC already been canceled I guess we have to think up a new name for CBS. Taking off Forever was such a blow now Limitless. Why do all the mindless Comedy’s stay on year after boring year. We finally took two broke girls off of our list because it has just become… Read more »
Heck yeah I watched limitless it was a very intertwining show . I liked it , maybe one of my favs for last season. Oh well
Perhaps youll bring it back someday or some other network will give it a run.
Can’t believe they cancelled this. Sure let’s run walking dead and NCIS for a million seasons but god forbid you keep running a great show.
Can’t believe CBS cancelled Limitless.. we loved it and looked forward to watching it every week. It was a very creative show and we loved the character development. It extended the movie well past its end…there’s no show on that’s anything like it at all. Am a CBS fan, but this household definitely doesn’t support CBS’ decision this time. BOO!!!!!!!!!
Why keep getting us hooked to shows if youre gonna just cancel them after first season. Find other ways to introduce new shows. Dont cancel good ones. It connected well to viewers as you can read in these comments. Horrible decision!!
Just got done watching all of the first season within a 2 week stretch. This show held help well. I LOVED the creative presentation of Brian’a imagination with his childhood characters and subconscious mind. It wa like nothing I had seen before. His character was childlike and fun to watch. This show broke the mold and it needs to be brought back!
Limitless is a great show, please bring it back. I am so sick of police and murder and violence, and ridiculous remakes of shows from 30 years ago. This show is funny, intelligent, creative, quick paced – this is how to build a brand worth following.
Someone at CBS is braindead about Limitless. It was my favorite show of the season and one I expected to not have a chance of cancellation.
What was was a great show for CBS. Just another reason to switch to NBC or ABC
Limitless was one if the best shows CBS haf.. just another reason to switch to abc.. and nbc