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?
Love the show. I hope Netflix picks it up. Can’t believe CBS is making a boneheaded decision to cancel it.
Sure, cancel anything half way decent and put on more crap like 2 broke ****** and trashy mom.
And networks can’t figure out why viewers are going with streaming and cutting the network cord. These studio heads are so out of touch. So, what’s better by their definition? Another worthless reality show?
Should definitely be a second season
I loved that the hero was an everyday guy but was celebrated for his integrity. Yes NzedT brought his smarts to another level but if he was a flawed person he’d be worse on NZT. It is so refreshing also to have deeper roles for pariphiral characters like his father & sister. You just finally & beautifully got all the players introduced & on the board & now you stop. FIGURES! If there is a path to reverse the decision to end this show please take it.
I’m watching the show on Netflix right now! Great music score, great storylines and solid acting! Love it…bring it back!
Limitless is a fantastic show and if the ratings are not as high as the network likes then it is simply because they have not done a good job of marketing the show.
CBS, why cancel something new and interesting like Limitless instead of finally ending Person of Interest, that has more than run its course???????? That makes no sense!
Person of Interest has been ended. This past season was its final season.
This was a wonderful show! Please bring it back for at least one more season!! CBS got this right, bridging gaps between generations and genres to produce a refreshingly upbeat and well produced, written and directed ensemble of promising talent ( not to mention landing Bradley Cooper for his part). It was premature to cut such an original program without at least giving it another season to increase ratings. Cmon, just green light – and see what happens!!
Man, this show is incredible. BONEHEADED decisions like this one is what will make major networks(like cbs) obsolete. Thank god for Netflix!!
Please bring the show back, it’s amazing. It’s so entertaining, I got hooked on since episode 1 and I couldn’t stop watching it.
So lame!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was such a great show! I thought CBS was better than that, don’t turn into NBC and cancel a good show without giving it a real chance!
Please bring this show back. It’s awesome!
It’s going the way of firefly.. and it already has a movie. No respite for limitless fans.
Really???? What’s the source of this information? I’d love another season no matter what I have to watch it on.. When? Any word on when?
I JUST finished the 1st season a few hours ago and went to look and see when the next season will start. I’m very sad to hear about this. I loved the complex way everything was tied together and how the producers made you feel like you were a genius because you figured out what’s going on before Brian or the FBI. We need more shows like this! I hope someone else will pick up where it left off.
PLEASE BRING THE SHOW BACK, this is probably the best show I have ever had the pleasure to watch I love it