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 keep Pure Genius! Truly different and gives hope.
Keep Pure Genius! A truly different medical show! Gives technology hope.
Shocked to hear Pure Genius is cancelled! Unique & innovative show that keeps all ages interested. Listen to your viewers CBS and please bring it back.
Pure Genius is one of the best shows on t v. Why would you cancel something so good. Please continue with this show.
Pure Genius is one of the best shows on tv. I watch very little tv but this show got my attention. Please continue this show.
It was the best show this season, please bring it back !!
I have been telling everyone I know to watch pure genius. It is one of my favorite shows. Each week, I am amazed at what creative minds can do to help others. please do not cancel this show.
Love this show! Disappointed that it may be over. It was different than any other medical drama, please air a second season!
This is a great show. They have to keep it.
We love this show! The combination of tech and science brings a fresh twist on medical dramas. Love the characters!
Please keep this show, I found it very entertaining
Pure Genius is a wonderful show and one of the few really worth watching. please give it a chance and renew the show. most people I told about it had not heard about it or had a chance to watch it. Please bring it back and promote it better.
This is one of the better shows on CBS, it should be left on the schedule. Give it a chance to increase it’s ratings. Why not try a different time slot or day so it doesn’t compete with Thursday night football.
As far as I’m concerned all these reality tv shows that are on are a bunch of crap. I wouldn’t watch them if you PAID me.
At least this show gives you something to think about and lets face it, it is on the cutting edge of what medicine will be in the future.
Please don’t cancel Pure Genius! Love this show! It’s very inspirational.
I am a cancer patient. This TV show helps me to think positive every single day. Please keep this show. Thank you.
Please don’t cancel. It is well worth while and actually shows where we could go without all of the bureaucracy. I love it