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?
This is heart breaking. I mean do we need to petition? New shows? Look at every other dumb show on CBS that got a second season. This show is so much better than those other shows. I mean can it get 3 seasons? Please Glenn!
Limitless quickly became my favorite show on Netflix after watching the first few episodes on Netflix. It is clever, clean, extremely engaging, and offers a refreshing break from the profanity and crassness of modern TV. The character development kept me interested and yearning to learn more about their relationships with one another. The show outlined major themes in social and economic development which have implications in the real world. This show had a dose of reality unique to its series counterparts which made Limitless an outstanding show which should have never been discontinued.
Limitless provided a show that was engaging, about people for whom morality was important. I love that my grandson can watch a program that really addresses issues of honesty, loyalty, of personal choice as an option to following what you are told to do. It also dealt with the greater good. Who will decide? Remember that often history’s greatest villains believed they had the divine right to dictate. Please bring back this very entertaining program.
I honestly think you should have never stopped limitless. It is one great show, it keeps us fans going thinking about Rebecca fathers and how NZT is worked and the stuff going on with piper. I believe us fans would love it if you producers brought it back on for maybe another season or two, it’s such a great tv show. It’s nothing like you’ve seen on tv about criminal minds, or law and order its way different. And in all honesty I love this show way better then the other two. So please bring it back!!
I loved Limitless! Bring it back!! One season didn’t even give it a chance. It was great & getting better with each episode. We want MORE!!
I finally watched the last few episodes over the past two days – I didn’t rush through the season after hearing the show might be canceled, much as I tend to hoard the last book written by a novelist who just died ;/ I wondered if maybe it got silly toward the end, or they did stupid stuff with the plot or characters… but it was still *great*. Unfortunately this now leaves NO shows I watch on CBS – I actually used to be a fan of NCIS, back around seasons 1-5 when it was fun and (in its own… Read more »
Yes the show should be brought back it is awesome.
What? The numbers werent good enough? I bet the CW is enjoying having Supergirl on their network… Im sure the numbers are just fine for them. I think Netflix should scoop this show up! Theyre passing a golden opportunity.
As usual, another good show been ‘scrapped’ based upon ‘poor viewing’?! What exactly IS poor viewing numbers?? How many numbers does it have to reach for it to be good enough to return?? I sometimes think if they didn’t pay management so much and management wasn’t so top-heavy, invested more in the program, it probably would’ve had a better shot! Also, if it was aired in a proper time slot with the right company the viewing numbers may have been much more. These production companies are far too quick to condemn a show before its even had chance to take… Read more »
I loved the show bring it back…
I just found this show and am so disappointed that it’s cancelled. I’ve been binge watching and don’t want to stop watching it. This isn’t fair!
Let’s see……….tired of NCIS (although I love Mark), CSI boring, Survivor???? Really, Big Brother????? Is she related? Odd Couple???? There was plenty of these you could have cs’d instead of Limitless
I loved it! I hope another network will pick it up. CBS must be for old fogies.
Agree!!! I don’t watch anything on CBS. They need younger decision makers!!!
Cbs is making a mistake. You are not hearing your audience. Kinda like the presidential polls. CBS AINT LISTENING. BRING IT BACK.
One of the best shows in years!