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?
I used to DVR limitless because I loved this show and was truly looking forward to season 2. And to Glenn of CBS anyone can connect with this show unbelievably bad decision!!!!
I just finished the show on Netflix and honestly I LOVED it. It is one of the best shows I’ve EVER watched; it’s right up there with Stranger Things. Every single episode is different from the last and more interesting. You could watch one episode and think, “There’s no way that they could top that,” but they do every single time. It was creative, fascinating, and hilarious. It kept the audience watching until the credits rolled in. I don’t understand how they can say that it didn’t connect with the audience. This is a show that I could binge watch… Read more »
My husband and I throughly enjoyed this creative and engaging show on Netflix! The content was refreshing, tastefully done, humorous, and captured interest!
We were looking forward to season two and are so disappointed that the powers to be cancelled this fabulous & entertaining show. Not much worth viewing these days, so sad to see a 5 star show cancelled! What’s up with that?! Hopefull they will reconsider limitless…
I watch Netflix all the time my husband and I didnt know about limitless movie or show but found the show on Netflix two days ago and we are already on episode 20. We love it so we are not happy they are ending such a great show. Please bring it back!!!
So I work at CBS corporate on the studio side. I don’t watch TV, but every so often, I’ll catch a series thru the magic of Netflix… Well, my bf and I are on eps 10 now, and I have to admit my utter disappointment and complete shame that it was cancelled.
Not connecting with the audience? Which audience are you talking about, Glenn?? We LOVE this show. Bring it back.
Seriously. BRING IT BACK. At least move it to CBS ALL ACCESS if our precious prime time is maxed.
I think limitless was a really good show. It should have definitely came back. But instead we have THREE variations of the same show!!! (NCIS).
**** CBS , you suck at your job.
all the good shows get cancelled!
why i wait and rent series
soooo over tv/cable
very sad Limitless was cancelled – original, creative, & awesome actors – BIG mistake CBS
I think that limitless should be renewed for a second season, we don’t know what could happen next. I really like the series and I believe that there should be a second season, because it isn’t fair to the viewers who watch the show to only get one season. Shame on you Glenn Geller.
I loved Limitless!!! I don’t understand why it was cancelled apparently due to not connecting with the viewers…what rubbish! I agree with Victoria. This show was different to anything else out there…it had me hooked and I will definitely miss it!
So, Limitless is cancelled and they put something new like “Criminal MInds: Beyond Borders” on. CBS, which only knows how to use cliche and cheap shots, was the wrong home for the fresh and lovable Limitless. It is sad.
I just began watching it on Netflix this year and finished it. It was great and then I Googled to see if it was coming back. You should bring it back and promote it better next time.
Absolutely should have brought back. As far as age range watching, I’am 62 with a very opened mibd. Stop using age as an excuse, do agree on schedule though. Give it a shot
This honestly was one of my favourite shows. I loved the concept of the movue and i was thrilled when I discovered the tv show. I didnt think you could have picked a better cast and to see the show just disapear makes me angry. To say it didnt have chemisrty with its viewers is far out.
The real reason why they cancelled the show is so that they can bring it to the big screen and make quadrupole the amount. Hollywood plays us for fools.