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?
Shows lol not shoes
What audience exactly was being monitored because anyone who likes analytical shoes loves it. Guess there’s just not enough smart people watching tv these days. All the dumb shows to watch and my favorite is cancelled. Lame.
One of the best shows I have watched big upside
Another good series GONE! Your joking right!? Big mistake CBS. BIG MIS..TAKE
Let there be a second season!… Please 🙁
I loved this show. I’ve watched it twice now on Netflix. I am seriously tired of really great, intelligent, entertaining, and well thought out shows being cancelled by people who don’t seem to understand what TV should be. Bring it back.
Was a favorite show on mine, love it. Better than any of the lame reality shows that the networks are airing, no wonder we are turning to Netflix & Amazon for show. Get it together CBS!!
It was a great show and my husband and I were very disappointed it was cancelled.
It was an amazing show, my wife and I are extremely disappointed it’s over.
Yes I am disappointed. I am sick and tired of TV cop show after TV cop show after TV cop show! TV just record the same show 10 times this was something new so of course they cancel it! Idiots….back to nice running on treadmills. How about NCIS ALASKA Tennessee Texas Montana Wyoming Norfolk you know just keep saying **** going
Bad decision I have watched it twice. I have watch the first season twice, and now I have my wife addicted.
I personally really enjoyed the show Limitless. I never saw the movie, but I thought it was a great concept. I’m very sad to hear that it is canceled. BIG MISTAKE CBS!!!
I don’t have a TV, but I have been LOVING Limitless via Netflix! The show does a fantastic job of adding depth to the characters as the story progresses- you find yourself caring about the characters and their relationships. The characters are so refreshingly likable- human and flawed and kind and caring all at once- you want to watch more to spend time with them- which makes CBS’s comments all the more baffling. The plot unfolds in well developed layers that make for a rich, suspenseful drama hand in hand with clever, buoyant humor. Please tell me there a fantasy… Read more »
Agree with everyone who has commented! This show was awesome and had such an interesting concept. Why was it cancelled?
I love the show
Please bring Limitless back! It was a fantastic show. Well written, great characters and highly entertaining. Funny, suspenseful and well acted. Great chemistry with the actors (you rooted for them!) and so much fun. It is shocking that such a good show was not picked up for a second season.
Absolutely loved this show and cannot believe they won’t be continuing with Season 2. Very, VERY disappointed…am still hoping someone will make it happen!!
Fresh, fun, quirky,….it resonated with me! Look at the ratings and bring it back!!