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?
What CBS replaced it with did worse no better. Bring it back for 2017.
I truly enjoyed the show and the fact that it didn’t veer too far from the original film while giving a totally fresh perspective. Wonderful combination of comedy and drama. Also liked the way they addressed the lead characters addiction and his struggling with it.
Limitless was one of the best shows on television. One of the few shows we looked forward to and recorded. It was extremely creative and also humorous. It’s a shame, because we need creative and well written shows.
Disappointed viewer
Bring Limitless back!! It’s very entertaining and how can Limitless be limited to only one season??? Kindest Regards, Meg Johnson
I thinks cbs has lost their minds you take away good shows or move them to different nights and times and add. Dumb junk
Loved the show it was good balance of drama and comedy. I 53 AND my sons 23 and 13 all loved it what more of a demographic spread do you need?
Want it back !
I liked this show a lot! Of course they cancelled it. They always cancel the shows I like. 🙁 That’s why I hate watching network tv anymore. They don’t give anything a chance. I try not to even start watching network shows because I know this will happen!! So sick of it!!
Not surprised, even after 2 episodes I found it dull and repetitive, cliche, filled to the brim with tropes from other shows of a similar nature. After the mid 2000’s tv has gone downhill quickly. This was supposed to be a high impact sci fi show and instead it was turned into a clunky over the top dull cop procedure show. Chuck, Elementary, Bones, Lucifer (altho at least it kept the supernatural element) Mentalist, Castle, it’s all the same nonsense. Granted they each went about it in a different way but nonetheless it was primarily done in the same way… Read more »
What is a good show then? You basically just made a list of my favorite shows.
Bring it back!! Amazing show!
Loved the show! Leave it to CBS to finally produce something good and then pull it off the air. It will probably be replaced with some LGBT, or minority-focused show that will be politically correct, but nobody will want to watch it. Figures. That’s why people are cancelling their cable subscriptions!
Aww man! I loved this show! What they said about it not connecting with viewers is crap. Who wouldn’t relate to Brian or one of the other characters on the show? This was one of the only shows I thought was worth watching, none of the other shows on that channel are worth my time.
I love the show. Some of the crap CBS airs now I don’t even watch.
Waiting for a second season! I wanna see Finch in action embarrassing the pro’s at the FBI and taking down the senator. What’s more to learn? C’mon! It was a great show. I want Rebecca and Finch to hookup and finally admit their deep feelings for each other. I want to see other members of the team take NZT with Brian Finch and solve the best cases. Limitless! Limitless! Limitless! Limitless! Limitless! Limitless! Limitless! Limitless!
Dude! What the hell?! I’m waiting for season 2 for like, 2 months and just today I find out the only show I can connect with is cancelled. Not cool. I had high hopes for “Limitless” and was expecting Brian Finch to solve this **** in season 3 and hints abt season 4 nd/or 5 in season 2. Finch wasn’t only super cool spy related but he was funny. Serious, and funny.