What would be the smart move? The season one finale of Pure Genius just aired on January 26th, and we want to know if you think CBS should cancel or renew the TV show for a second season.
A medical drama, Pure Genius follows a team of doctors 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. The cast also includes Odette Annable, Reshma Shetty, Aaron Jennings, Ward Horton, and Brenda Song.
Pure Genius debuted on October 27th with middling ratings for CBS. The pilot earned a 1.05 rating in the 18-49 demo and 6.23 million viewers. From there, the numbers only declined. With only 13 episodes under its belt, season one of the series received an average rating of 0.86 in the 18-49 demo and a total of only 5.34 million viewers. The show’s ratings currently rank third to last out of CBS’ 22 scripted series for the 2016-2017 season.
Given the low ratings and CBS’ decision not to order more episodes, it seems likely Pure Genius will be cancelled.
But, we want to know what you think. Should CBS cancel the medical drama or, renew it for a second season? Tell us what you think.
IF CBS already issued a Final Press Release on the show, that basically says that it has been cancelled.
Please renew Pure Genius for a second season. I love this show!
Renew and if not on Broadcast put on CBS All Access. This show will continue to grow viewership with more episodes.
Nooooo! This is one of my favorite new shows! Please give it a chance! It is different than anything on TV currently. So many new shows are action based. We need something like this that is heartwarming right now!
Please renew for a second season..great show and super cast..so many unanswered questions in the finale Dont leave us hanging forever!!! Just love this show
Please Please save this show! Great writing and awesome some!
I love this show and so does my husband. We never miss it. The characters are believable and draw you in. The storylines are amazing, right down to the humane element in each one.
Please give this show better marketing and timeslot not opposite the Blacklist on NBC.
It will do much better. This is a keeper.
This was it’s first season and the plot and characters blended as the episodes were viewed. The last show you left everybody hanging whether James would be penalized for using the FDA that had not been approved for use. Will the head of the hospital get back with his wife or what. You left the perfect plot to return for the next season would answer these questions and more. Please bring it back for season 2.
Please don’t cancel this show!
Please please please renew!!!!! Best show on TV!
You got it… best show on tv this season… if I could only watch one show, this would be it… hoping the season gets onto dvd… I love miracles and this show has captured the essence of hope.
Great show and actors. Definitely should be renewed for season two!
Renew!!
This was one of the best shows on television. We rarely watch any series, but this one hooked us with it’s fantastic stories and unique use of medical possibilities.
Please keep this show on the air. It is a great show and should not be taken off the air.
I think that is should be renewed! I love the show it’s both heart warming and science put together, please continue!!!
I despise realty shows and they push me to cable and reruns. Finally a show with a storyline that’s enjoyable. If shows like real genius are cut after a short opportunity to make a name, more people like myself will abandon network tv.