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?
The show was awesome. Really disappointed it was cancelled. Hopefully another network will pick it up. All the good shows are being cancelled and the stupid half hour shows are being renewed. Doesn’t make any sense. Bring it back!
“Do I think that the show should have been renewed?” Well if that means, did I like the show then, Yes absolutely! I watched All 22 episodes in only 2 days on Netflix. . . & I hadn’t watched the first episode on television when it was airing! I completely loved the show. It was a very hip & well thought out. I knew so many people that were devastated about the cancellation of the show!” It was fun and intriguing, & completely captivated me…& many others! Who didn’t love Brian?
I really like the show. I wish it was renewed.
I love the show I watched it on Netflix watch the whole season in like two and a half days I’m sorry to see that it’s not coming back because it was really good enjoy the humor with it and the characters I don’t see why it wouldn’t appeal to Primetime viewers
The show was awsome looked forward to watching it every week. Are you kidding me? Bring it back! Vfke8
Well I guess that makes me some type of non-viewer? I connected with it just fine, I really enjoyed it. Sad to see it go for such a shortsighted reason above all else.
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.
This show was amazing and a truly well thought out, I completely think there should be a second season, it was a good show from beginning to end and just everything was planned and there was plenty of detail. overall they need to bring limitless back for another season
I loved the show!!!
I loved this series, it was amazing from beginning to end. Everyone was so relateable. Because of that you could understand why everyone did what they did. If was a series that kept you on your toes, but also kept you laughing. I hate that they get really good shows out there, and rather than looking the actual viewers remarks on the show, someone makes the call based on what they think we want. They really need to bring it back.
I connected with it and was looking forward to the show returning. It was better then the usual stuff.
I really enjoyed the show…it was great watching something refreshing and light, not the usual fair. It kept me interested and there was all kinds of places the writers could have taken a show where the main character used 100% of his brain as well as others trying to get the drug to do the same. It goes to show the networks don’t know what we like. I’d like some NZT…hehe!
I hope Netflix brings the show back, please?
Exactly! He didn’t think the show connected with veiwers! Idiot! Amazing show, it could have been the best on television! But nooooo someone’s gotta make up our minds for us!
I love that show. The characters are great and I like the way they show things through Brian’s silly view. It makes me laugh. There is nothing that I do not like about it. I would love to see this come back next year, even though I know it will not, and have them take off a reality show or two. I will definitely miss it.