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?
We loved Limitless. We hope it returns.
If you REALLY want it back…the outpouring needs to go to Netflix, not CBS. Your wishes are wasted on the MSM…Netflix actually seems to care about their employees AND their customer base more!!!
I loved Limitless. CBS needs to rethink this decision and bring it back.
They won’t…because “Big Brother” is on another “say no to drugs” tyraid. You’d get further asking Netflix or HBO.
I can’t believe Limitless is canceled! We loved it! The hell with the new shows. I won’t watch them in protest of a great show getting canceled.
No one should…let their advertisers all walk…they might change their minds if their finances take a big enough hit!
Really?
I’m surprised, really surprised… Plus I wanted to see how the Senator (cameo by Bradley Cooper) role played out. How about a January 2017 off-Season 2?
Like Berthold stated below: 6.5 million viewers – but cancelled. CBS made a mistake on this one!
Jane the Virgin; 1million viewers; renewed
The Vampire Diaries; 1million viewers; renewed
Limitless; 6.5 million viewers; cancelled
Did the FBI pressure the show to be cancelled?
YES! Not JUST the FBI…ALL of “Big Brother”, with their renewed “drug war” (which had been so VERY effective and worthwhile since Nixon—wait, he WAS a crook after all…). It’s ALL a ruse folks…the game is up: they are filling the pockets of privatized prisons, expanding the military industrial complex and militarizing our police forces…and for what?!? To catch low level drug dealers and addicts? They’re enriching the cartels, whilst ripping away your right to make an adult decision to imbibe or NOT to imbibe drugs. Are you old enough to make a grown-up decision about your own alcohol or… Read more »
Awesome show. Never a boring moment. Mary Elizabeth and miss Carpenter are incredible!
I am bummed.
Great show, please bring it back! I was looking forward to another season.
Very bad call CBS, to cancel this show. I though CBS was back in the big leagues. This show is intelligent and really funny and very connected to the average person. .too bad, I was looking forward to season 2. Excellent, 10 star cast. Fire the CBS exec who made this decision instead. He/she is the one disconnected. Now, back to other channels to find a good new show..Looking fir where these great actors will go next!
ABC has a decent line-up for fall! 🙂
Limitless is brilliant. ‘Doesn’t connect with the viewers’? What??!!! It’s a brilliant idea with a great cast. Please bring it back.
I was looking forward to second season. I loved this show. This is best show ever. Bring it back!!!
For the love of god! They keep dreck on tv and throw away the good stuff!
What is wrong with you people at CBS. Great show and very interesting…….something different than crappy “comedies” or so-called “reality” shows. Bring it back instead of introducing us to new crap!!!!!!!
Please return the series, it is the best show ever!!!
Limitless is the best show ever! Please return it!