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?
OMG! Who did they ask before they cancelled this show? It certainly connected with me and my family. PLEASE, please put it back on your lineup and cancel something else like “The Batchelor”. Thanks.
I just went looking for info about it as I wondered when it was coming back. It was a great show & acting great.. sorry they cancelled it
This show should absolutely be renewed it is a fantastic show that I didn’t even know about until I seen it on Netflix maybe spend a little more money advertising it and more people would have known about it. From what research I have conducted it has been binge watched on Netflix by a lot of people who have left 5 star reviews!!! BRING THE SHOE BACK!!!
This was such a refreshing change from the reality-focused television offerings the public has been forced to endure. Sensational TV is fine as far as it goes (Fear Factor, Survivor, Big Brother, etc.), as are those that focus on relationships such as the hook’em ups like The Bachelor or those about a particular family. But there are those of us who do not care for those. Offerings that challenge the mind, give you something to ponder, deal with the ‘what-ifs’ and encourage a person to look forward are few and rare, good ones are nearly absent on all networks. If… Read more »
I couldn’t have said it any better myself. While I understand their is an audience for reality based television, it is not my cup of tea. Shows such as this are refreshing. It is such a shame that more effort is not put into promoting shows such as Limitless. I had not heard of this show until I saw it on Netflix and watched. Really hope that one of the non-network outlets revives the show.
Damn man. I really loved this show. I loved Jake mcdorman and it was great seeing Jennifer carpenter back on my TV screen again. I don’t understand why about network won’t pick these shows up.
Limitless is/was a great show that should have been given at LEAST another season. Really really well done, as 1st seasons go; or any seasons of a show, for that matter. Not only really funny, but funny in an extremely unique way, all while offering an adventurous storyline. First, Point Of Interest cancelled, now Limitless. There really is a market out there for good SYFY. Too much real life drama on TV. Sorry to see another great show fall by the wayside. Hasn’t anyone ever been SUCCESSFUL selling a cancelled show to another Tv network, or NETFLIX? Or is it… Read more »
I enjoy a well written and executed sci-fi series. I enjoyed this series, as it wasn’t zombies and or vampires! The characters were nicely developed/developing – really disappointed the show was cancelled!
I just figured out this show was cancelled was my favorite show loved the movie, the show was spot-on. They really had a winner I don’t watch much TV I work a lot but I made time for this show me and my fiance would sit and watch it together was the one show she loved that I loved made for some good memories since she has passed I wish CBS would bring limitless back or better yet someone else would pick it up.
I can’t believe that Limitless had a low following. I thought this show was well written and equally well acted.
Just like I miss Person of interest I miss limitless too. At least you haven’t canceled Elementary.
Loved the movie so was very easy to connect with the series. Jack McDorman was so well casted for the role. He is what captivated for me watching the show. Unfortunately getting used to having new series I really like canceled.
Amazing show this is bull **** I loved the show so much BRING IT BACK!
I would really really love it if the person who cancelled the show would just get some sense and un-cancel the damn show. I mean it was so great, i dont know why it got cancelled.
What do you mean by it not reaching the people? it is way more better than Homeland, and this show is still continuing btw, don know how but it is running. I’m not saying its bad im just saying its not better than Limitless. Please i beg the people, bring back Limitless.
It should definitely been renewed it was excellent!
It seems most shows i like get cancelled. Time to wise up and not start watching any new shows. Life has other things to offer.
The show was brilliant. CBS claims the show was not doing well. That’s the front story I’m sure there’s more to that. Too bad they do this sort of thing to loyal viewers.