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 was one of my “must see’s” each week, never missing an episode. Finch was a connectable character that could have continued to do more….I don’t understand why this was cancelled and Grey’s Anatomy continues? Grey’s has lost viewers each year. I think this could have been a show that built viewship and lasted 7-9 years with the help of a producer and creative team who wanted it.
Love Limitless. Poor decision on not bring it back. It seems all the great show get canned but the terrible shows with blood and killing, or the typical hospital based or fire department based shows continue on. Really, why. Boring!!!
I love limitless and Brian finch. It was a def favorite and i never missed it. I’m saddened by this decision
Hope they change their minds, could make a turn in a different direction. helping the world to be a better place?
I loved Limitless – it had a great storyline, a great cast that really interacted well with each other. I really miss it. In fact I’m rewatching it on Netflix. I really wish you would bring it back!!!
Great show – Stupid decision – connect to what? There are few options – guess I will go back to watching the tennis channel and give CBS the punt it deserves
Yes, My husband and I watched every episode of Limitless. We loved it and were looking forward to season 2. Very disappointed with CBS nit renewing it.
I have already figured out a way to come back…stay tuned
Our entire Family loved Limitless. Not only did we connect with the show, but with each other watching it together. I’m really disappointed to hear it’s not comming back.
Who do we petition to change the networks mind and get it back?
So I just spend the last two days watching the hole season 1. (Summer break- nothing to do) and now I learn that the show is canceled and I’m kinda really mad. This show was a twist of scary and thrill taking. Scary because I’m a scary cat. That’s besides the point. I spend most my time watching Grey’s anatomy, and I believe that limitless should not be canceled but brought back. There is a group of people who watch this show but there comes a point in someone’s low life who spends the time to research a lot of… Read more »
Please bring back the show. It is incredibly well put together. Editing. Storyboard and visual concepts and point of views. It has comedy and action with drama and it gives the audience the chance to expand their mind and knowledge about things unknown. It expand the boundaries or realism and the extent you push limits of reality. It had exceptional actors and actresses. The pace of the show is THE BEST PART. I loved how much information I got in on each frame and voice over. The dialogue was well balanced amongst characters. Incredible show please bring it back!!!
Typical of a network to drop a perfectly good show, yet a mega **** like Elementary gets picked up again…
I’ve become addicted to this show much in the same way you become addicted to NZT lol. I loved the almost comic book style of the show and the cheesiness. It was funny and smart and definitely cool. Reminded me of izombie but far more believable. loved it and wish it would come back
SERIOUSLY??? This show is pure gold. It was intense, funny, and I really fell in love with the characters. Kinda actually really upset right now
I completely disagree with Mr. Geller. I believe it does connect to all viewers. It is a guy who comes from living as a low life to someone who has found a sense of purpose. That’s something we are all looking for. To myself the show is not only entertaining but also makes me want to continue to learn more about everything I do in life. I hate to see this show go and also hope that it could possibly come back. Everyone I have talked to loves the show. Don’t fix things that aren’t broken.