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 have been watching Limitless on Netflix. Though I wasn’t crazy about the movie, I am loving the TV show. Both the writing and the acting are great; what more do you need to make a successful show! Get rid of some of the degrading “reality” (in whose world?) shows, and give us more like Limitless.
I loved the show, who decided to cancel it needs to be checked! You need to bring the show back! Everyone I talk to can’t believe you canceled it! We love it, it’s different from the rest of the shows out there!
I actually loved the movie and really enjoyed the 1st season of this show. I found it entertaining because it had a little bit of everything I think. Action, comedy, etc. Too bad good shows keep getting cancelled. I don’t get it. Meanwhile, b.s. shows, especially reality ones that are horrible, continue to be on the air for multiple seasons. I give up on main channels like CBS, FOX, ABC, n NBC…they cancel anything good just when you’re starting to invest and get into it. I’m gonna stick to watching shows on premium channels like HBO from now on. If… Read more »
I totally agree! Too bad the people have no say in it!
This was an awesome show. All my friends and family watched it. They all raved about it. The movie was good too. It’s a shame it was cancelled so soon. Bring it back CBS, what’s wrong with you guys!
Thus show connects with me more than any show I’ve ever seen. I’m in the army and I have ADHD. I feel the show connects with anyone that has conditions that they can’t focus with due having too many things occurring. The thing with that is, is that people with adhd can actually focus on more than one thing at a time. LIMITLESS proves that it may not be normal,but we can do extordinary things. That may have not been what was wanted out of the show, but it actually pushed me towards trying harder myself.
I really enjoyed the Series just finished it on Netflix, I want More!!
Was very well cast, we want Mora!
Are you kidding me? This was such an amazing show!!!! Why does this always happen to great shows. Honestly, love this show so much and I hope they bring it back.
I think it’s sad that the show is cancelled, I hadn’t heard of it till I saw it on Netflix. I loved it, watched it “limitlessly”. I think CBS got it wrong not doing s second season. I never say never, if there is enough demand down the road… once they see the #s on Netflix… we could see a 2nd season (or at least I hope)
and btw if ur going to make a good show THEN cancel it just cause u think its not good enough when clearly quite a few people disagree then why make any shows?
this was one of the best shows on cause most the good shows keep getting canceled and u guys arent helping with this u canceled a perfectly good show
I don’t understand yes I understand some shows may not connect with certain viewers. You have to changed programming to keep your viewers but when you cancel shows that have no ending you are not trying to connect to your viewers you are leaving us with the thought that if we watch a program and like it you cancel it because what you think is more important than giving us a show that has a beginning, middle, and end. A show is our escape from reality but you keeps there because we do not trust you the give the full… Read more »
CBS – you are so very WRONG. My husband and I really enjoy watching Limitless so much that we are now in our 3rd viewing. Each time, we find new things to enjoy. You have really messed up this time. VERY disappointed. Why does this always happen to the programs that people really enjoy? Do yourself a favor, BRING IT BACK, please.
Please please bring it back! I’ve been waiting this whole time to find out it’s now cancelled. I’m not sure what viewers it wasn’t connecting with but it was one if the best shows I’ve seen in a long time and deserves to move forward.
Why why why!!!
Limitless is easily the best procedural series out there.
The actors were also great.
The storytelling style too was interestingly different and allowed more leeway for humor.
I’m frankly surprised Netflixx didn’t pick up from CBS… considering there’re wayyy less interesting shows on Netflix.
I was pissed that the show didn’t renew. It was great. I’m tired of great shows being cancelled for other stupid predictable ones that are the same as most other shows already out there. Only difference is the actors. It’s not too late to renew the show Limitless.