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.
Please renew. So tired of reality shows. Love medical shows with the science behind it. Gives hope of what future could bring.
Renew!! This is the best new show out there. Its smart, funny, hopefull and heartwarming.
This show should be renewed. Best show in a long time and we are hooked on doctor shows. This makes me feel like anything is possible. Please continue with season 2 even if it’s 2 years from now. The actors are great as well.
Renew Pure Genius! Wonderful show – gives up hope for the future. Love the cast.
renew please wife and i watch it and wait to see it every week. great show with lots of potential
Please do not cancel this show. Truly a wonderful watch. Excellent creativity and mind-blowing imagination. Love, love, love it.
REWNEW! love this cast
RENEW RENEW RENEW Love this show! Uplifting and fascinating! Thought-provoking Great characters!!!!
I love Pure Genius, storylines are great, actors are fabulous, our family is a range of 15 to 69, 3 generations…we all love it, please renew!!!!!!
please, please renew for a second season
PLEASE RENEW PURE GENIUS! I love that one! Love this show!
PLEASE RENEW PURE GENIUS! I love the SHOW!!!!!
This is a great show – smart, fast paced and filled with heart. It needs a better chance – I have turned several friends on to it and they all love it!
Please do not cancel this show. It’s better than most “cop” shows and violent
action show.
a creative spin on medical shows
Please save this unique and outstanding show! If your network is unable to continue with it, then sell it to one of the more capable networks like Netflix or HBO, or Amazon. Just not let it vanish! The “Pure Genius” is an exceptional work of art that inspires as well as entertains. It forces the audience to think, to learn new ideas and discoveries. The acting level is superb as well as writing! Now a days, you have only few shows of this caliber that are able to arrest audience’s attention: “Madam Secretary” and “Pure Genius”. Maybe, “The Odd Couple”… Read more »