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.
While the sci-fi aspects may turn-off old doctors, the show is, well, “Pure Genius.” The writing and acting is engaging, and given time and better promos, I think it could make it. It is a very hopeful series at a time when we need hope. It praises creativity and smarts which we need even more. As Star Trek inspired many to careers in science and technology, we need new shows to inspire careers in medical technology. RENEW!!!
I love Pure Genius. They do amazing things on that show. I think we didn’t get enough time to meet n don’t know enough about the characters. When your doing a show about smart people they have to b flawed with drama surrounding it from the outset for regular people to identify with them enough to like them. AKA Scorpion. Please renew
I love Pure Genius and would hate to see it cancelled. I do not watch a lot of Network TV, less than five shows. Pure Genius is one of my favorites.
Please renew!
I make a point to watch or record Pure Genius as do others I know. It’s entertaining, educational and in many ways hopeful about the future of medicine. I would hate to see it cancelled.
Please renew this wonderful, thought-provoking series, There is so much
trash on tv today,, it is a joy to have something that makes you think to relish,
Please renew. Thank you
Please,please renew! This is one of the best shows on t.v. today !!!!
Renew, Renew, Renew….
Absolutely uplifting. I’d like to think this is what the future of medicine would be. Although I think the decision has been made, I really don’t think the show was given a chance. Please consider renewing for another season.
Its too intense of a show to cancel !! PLEASE RENEW!!!
The show has been cancelled. CBS isn’t ordering any more episodes.
Please renew Pure Genius. Having a team of innovative doctors and a tech billionaire help solve difficult health problems makes for a positive, interesting theme. It is real and yet part fantasy in treating patients. The cast has great chemistry and brings hope for the future of medical science. This is a program that has appeal for all age groups. Keep it going!!
Renew!!! It’s my favorite show. Is there no place in TV for an intelligent show with heart? There should be an option for those of us who don’t watch The Bachelor!!
Please renew!! I have just gotten so into this show now that my daughter told ne about it. I can’t believe it is in jeopardy of being canceled.
Please renew this show. I think it has so many qualities that other shows do not. I love the actors as they portray so sincere. The premise is so uplifting. What more can I say. I love it!