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?
This was one of the best shows I’ve watched since fringe on fox which was another Alex kurtzman gold mine. ibe left myself asking questions of was sands really the bad guy or wasn’t he lying to expose morra. We will never know, please renew this series!!! My wife and I got addicted to this show!
This was the best TV serie in a loooooong time! Why was it cancelled?! Geller, the guy who decided this said CBS cancelled Limitless because he didn’t “think it connected with the viewers”. **** him! He and the other guys in CBS are the ones who are not connected with the viewers
I’m another Netflix viewer watching Limitless…and it is a hidden gem!!! Maybe had CBS invested in better marketing strategies it would have survived. Time to evolve, CBS. We don’t all tune in on live TV anymore.
U have got be kidding me Netflix amazon and cbs are all dumbasses
I have watched the series with my grandaughter. We couldn’t wait for the next episode. I question whether you are in touch with audiences……
Hi Limitless was one of the best comedy dramas this millennium. On a par with White Collar that went to 6 series, come on and give it another shot! HQ! R
It was a great show, I miss it and wished you would reconsider airing it again! I can’t believe that it was cancelled.
Liked the show. Found the characters interesting and the plot engaging. It was something I could watch with my late teen children that I and they liked, which is not an easy balance to find. Couldn’t believe it was cancelled.
Bring it baaaack pleaaaaaase. I would come home just to watch this and when I found out it was canceled I was devastated
Hope Netflix pick this show up and run more series. Engaging, fun and quirky – am on episode 11 and totally loving everything about it.
Please, please bring back this show…someone…netflix…anyone. Good clean, interesting, good writing, everything. Don’t leave us hanging!
Netflix needs to pick this back up if CBS is too short sighted to do it. Personally I think it resonates with more people than they think. I have watched the movie countless times and the series about three times (over the span of months). Think about it…..the possibility to be as smart as one can, who wouldn’t want that? It is a fantastic plot, and it’s a hell of a lot more entertaining than some stupid CSI show with blood gore and mucho violence. It was finally a show that I didn’t have to worry if my kids walk… Read more »
Too good of a show to cancel. Wrong move CBS. You burned a great show with endless potential. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
That’s too bad. I really liked this show ☹️
I am livid! Limitless was awesome, kept me hooked and I am re-watching again, knowing there’s no second season. I doubt it’ll happen but should really bring it back!!