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.
I love this show! I wish it would not be canceled. With all the hate going on it’s lovely seeing people trying to save lives. I wish it would stay aired. It is a great cast.
First of all I have pretty much become a loyal watcher of many CBS shows such as NCIS, NCIS: New Orleans, Bull, Criminal Minds (though it is slipping after losing so many characters I love), Scorpion, Code Black, and of course Pure Genius! When I see previews for new shows no matter what channel if it looks interesting I always watch a couple of episodes to see if the show is as good as the promos and sadly most shows highly disappoint me. For the past several years there are ZERO ABC shows that me or my family watch, 2… Read more »
Pure genius is awesome. For me took the place ofor HOUSE and now they are Cancelling it. Not cool. I say FOX should pick it up as they did for House 8 seasons. Fingers crossed. Great crew cast
Cancel Pure Genius. Terrible series.
My husband and I love the show Pure Genius! Please don’t cancel the show.
I love the show Pure Genius! Please don’t cancel show.
inspiring, makes you think, not the violence of all the shooting shows, great characters and interaction. PLEASE RENEW
This is a very intelligent show that provides glimpses into medical possibilities. It took several episodes to develop the depth of the characters, but this was done with quality. There are still so many stories to tell with great potential. This series needs to be renewed! If CBS doesn’t, they are leaving many fans loyal to the network hanging with many questions – a main one of why you baited us with such a good series then took it away?
I love this show. I think it gives the audience hope that some of the things that they do on the show could actually help everyone in the future.
My favourite show. I hope it is not cancelled.
Loved this show………
Please renew pure Genius, I got hook on this show.
It’s better then most TV shows. Please give it chance.
I love this show from the start. I am shocked that they thinking of Canceling , will be missed
I love this show please bring it back. I do not like reality tv and there isn’t much on that is entertaining and engaging anymore. Pure Genius is an awesome drama.
Why would you want to cancel Pure Genius? Finally there’s a good show about doctors and medicine! The three shows i can’t wait to watch every week is Code Black, Chicago Med and Pure Genius. Guess no one knows what their doing, how about get rid of some talk shows or game shows? Leave Pure Genius on its good for the human brain. PLEASE!!!
If CBS cancels Pure Genius guess that means they don’t know what their doing!!! This is a great show, we need more doctor shows like this, there’s Code Black, Chicago Med all great shows, so leave this show on PLEASE! Be Smart!