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.
Pure Genius is the best medical drama on TV. I don’t even watch Gray’s Anatomy anymore or the other medical shows. But Pure Genisus is so inspiring. CBS should just change the day of the week it airs if they want more viewers. It has a great cast and theme. It would be a big mistake to not renew.
Renew. We love the show , very positive and up lifting. Love seeing the different aspects of medical knowledge, and thinking outside the box.
It’s a great show with good plots and excellent acting. It would be a great disservice to cancel this show.
I have watched Pure Genius since the beginning and love it more each week. You have to renew this on the cutting edge show that shows you what could really be happening in the world of medicine. I find it fascinating.
This is what medicine should be, without the politics and infighting that happens at our largest, most renowned medical facilities. Great minds putting the patient first. It also shows medical professionals truly dedicated to helping their patients…thinking about others rather than themselves. RENEW IT.
Renew the show! This is one of the better shows on tv prime time. So uplifting. Don’t cancel
As my husband and I both noticed, you put an awesome show on, that is family friendly on at 10PM at night!!!You set this show up for failure. Yes, there are some good shows out there, but you didn’t give the same amount of advertising push/support as lets say Bull or MacGyver. We like them too, but when you put on something later, especially something family friendly and POSITIVE, it implies you really aren’t getting it. This show is full of creativity and hope…something that we all need. Put it at 8pm and don’t switch days. The show has quality,… Read more »
I love this show please CBS dont cancel this show i love the cast
Please keep Pure Genius!! Love the show & the story lines are invemtive & unique! Love all the actors in this show they really make this an awesome show so please renew!!!!
This show should be renewed. It combines uplifting story lines with “futuristic” technology, wonderful characters (and actors), and deals honestly with moral and ethical issues. With all the drivel on tv today, it’s enjoyable to view a show that makes you feel good. Please keep this show!
Pure Genius is a wonderful show that the entire family can watch together. Today, there are very few shows that can say that. Every single episode shows caring for others and heart. For this show to be cancelled is a tragedy. This is the type of show that NEEDS to be aired, it teaches children and teens how life should be not how it really is. If children are given the right things to watch it changes a lot in their attitudes about life (for example The Cosby Show). CBS should seriously consider rethinking their decision to cancel this EXCELLENT… Read more »
Renew, it’s a real good show! It has good story lines and great acting.
Please renew this is a fantastic show, we look forward every week to watch this remarkable
show. Please this series on.
What a wonderful and up lifting show. This show can turn a day of nothing but anger into a day of “feeling good”. We see lots of shows with very inappropriate subjects last for years, yet this show you consider cancelling? Shame on you…please keep Pure Genius on more than one season.
I jut love this show. It’s great to see how they come up with solutions and save people’s lives. What a shame to cancel this show when they keep those stupid reality shows going for years it beyond me.
This is a fantastic show and should be renewed