Many medical dramas have succeeded on television and many more have failed. The Pure Genious TV show is a bit unique as it mixes medical cases with high tech. Is this a winning combination for CBS when it comes to the ratings? Is this TV series worth watching? Should Pure Genius be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Pure Genius follows top medical professionals as they team up with cutting-edge tech experts and try to push the boundaries of modern medicine to save lives. Doctor Walter Wallace (Dermot Mulroney) is a disgraced but brilliant surgeon who is recruited by a young Silicon Valley tech billionaire, James Bell (Augustus Prew). Wallace learns that Bell is harboring a secret and he begins to question just what the young founder is really trying to achieve. Others on the team are played by Odette Annable, Reshma Shetty, Aaron Jennings, Ward Horton, and Brenda Song.
Pure Genius debuted on October 27th with a 1.05 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic with 6.23 million viewers. It was not a good start and the show’s ratings have gotten even worse. The second episode dropped to a 0.88 rating with 5.37 million.
The numbers have risen and fallen a bit over the course of eight episodes that have aired so far. The show’s averaging a 0.9 demo rating with 5.39 million viewers. Pure Genius is currently CBS’ second-lowest rated scripted TV series (behind Elementary, which airs on Sunday nights at 10pm).
It’s already been revealed that CBS won’t be ordering any more episodes for season one of Pure Genius. Though the network hasn’t cancelled the show, it’s highly unlikely that CBS will be bringing it back for a second season either.
Pure Genius is off the schedule for the holiday but will return in a special timeslot on Sunday, January 1st, at roughly 9pm (it may be delayed because of football). The remaining installments will air on Thursday nights at 10pm. Right now, it looks like the (likely series) finale will air on January 26th.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Pure Genius TV show? Is the show better than the ratings seem to indicate? Should the network cancel or keep it?
KEEP IT!!! This show restored my faith that there was something good to watch on TV. A terrific combo of science, tech and humanity.
I absolutely love the show, it’s brilliant! Really hope they will keep it.
Please keep this this show. The concept is brilliant, the cast outstanding and the stories have touched me to the point of tears. I’ve spent enough years working in various medical facilities (Boston, MA) to really appreciate what Bunker Hill is attempting to accomplish. Please give it more time!
I agree with everyone here. I adore this show! James Bell is a great role model and such a fun, eccentric character to watch. I’m not even into medical dramas, but I loved this one. The story lines are fascinating and so heartwarming. Even if it gets canceled by CBS, I hope some other network picks it up because I’m not ready to let it go yet.
We think it is a great addition to what’s available. It keeps you interested making you think somewhat like the CSI shows. While it’s all about business, dollars, and advertising rates etc., CBS give it another shot! Thanks
Please keep it, I love it. It really gets you thinking about what we can or cannot do in the medical field. Maybe if it was on an hour earlier more people would watch it.
My family really likes this show, we faithfully watch it each week. I like the technology and real disire they show in helping people. It leaves you feeling good. Please keep it.
I really liked it! Much better than most TV shows and I am very disappointed that it will not continue. It was imaginative.
I watch this and DVR this so that my dad can watch it a second time with me! Its very good I wish there were actual hospitals modeled like it if there were maybe we could find more positive treatments and or cures for things that are killing so many!
Please KEEP PURE GENIUS show. It has a sense of intelligence and caring. Very rare these days among the many other Stupid shows out there that do nothing to promote or edify good thinking or morals.
love this show, one of best of the fall line up
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!! I don’t know how you can gain a larger audience but please KEEP IT ON – eventually everyone will hear about it and watch it. It’s got an extraordinary cast and is a wonderful concept. WELL DONE!!!
This show is outstanding! Both hubby and I like it (rare). Also, a friend on facebook was lauding this show. It’s very special.
I love this show and it is always watched as soon as I possibly can from my PVR if I was out.
Like the show a lot, would like to see more!