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?
Please don’t cancel this show, it’s the only show on my planner I watch straight away! It is far more original than the tv series we have had in a long time, plus the characters are easy to like!!!
Please don’t cancel Pure Genius. My husband and I both love it. The combination of cutting edge medicine and technology is fascinating, and it’s far better than the soap opera type of medical shows that have been on tv for ages. It gives us hope, and we need a show where patients aren’t constantly dying. It’s POSITIVE and HOPEFUL. We need that more than ever. I’ve seen very few ads for it. Maybe you should promote it more. The actors do a great job; I wish all doctors cared as much as they appear to.
Love the show. Interesting blend of medicine and technology.
Pure Genius writing is magnificent. I love the actors who are all believable in their convictions and profession. I’m so over all these supposed “great old shows” returning for their uppenteenth season. They’re BORING!!! This show is a refreshing change from the same old crap. Beats Grey’s Anatomy I can tell you. I pray the network sees the error of their ways and listens to the people here that are taking the time to comment in a positive fashion. So BONEHEADS (network people) read what we’ve written we want this show kept!
Don’t cancel, like everyone else’s comment, it’s the best new show and I’ve gotten like 5 other people hooked and I have never fallen in love with a character so fast like Augustus Prew ever in a show before. If you cancel then Hulu or Netflix better think about picking it up for season 2-10 or more!
Please don’t cancel this show, this is the best show to date.
Please don’t cancel pure genius! I love this show and have been hooking others on it too!!
Best new series in my opinion. Relevant to today’s advancements in medicine AND technology. I think this series just needs CBS to advertise it. It is one of the few shows that promotes HOPE and we need that element in today’s world
Best show ever
Please do not cancel Pure Genius.I am loving the show.Give it a real chance.
Why are all great shows with good casts taken off the air? There is nothing like this show on tv and, in my recollection, there has never been a medical drama like this. It is so heartwarming and positive and incredibly interesting. We need this kind of show in our lives, especially with America experiencing such a negative vibe.
Please do not cancel Pure Genius. It has advanced medical technology that could happen in the future.
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL ” PURE GENIUS ” IT IS THE BEST NEW SHOW ON TV. I AM HAPPY THAT THE SHOW TIME HAS CHANGED TO 9:30, I THINK IT EVEN WOULD GET BETTER RATINGS IF IT WAS AT 8:PM OR 9: PM.
BEST NEW SHOW ON TV.
Please keep this amazing and heart-touching show. It is the best and most innovative medical drama on TV. It also has an awesome cast. Augustus Prew who plays James Bell is an outstanding actor. No one could play that part better than he does. This show makes you laugh & makes you cry but most of all it touches your heart. There is no show quite like it out there and it truly deserves a Season 2.
Definitely keep the show out of all that’s out there this is one of my favorites along with my husbands as well!