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.
This was the very best medical show the shows the future in medicine !!! Keeper
Please Please PLEASE continue this show! Pure Genius is so different from other medical based shows, there is no comparison. The characters and their relationships to each other are complex and interesting without excess drama. I find the idea of using not only different fields of technology, but different healing disciplines to treat patients highly interesting and enjoyable!
Bring this show back. It has a wonderful human touch not seen on a lot of shows that don’t get canceled.
This series is uplifting by all means.
It saddens me to believe that this is it.
I would rather watch this than anything else on CBS. This is a winner in my book. It shows the heart and soul of caring people. That is what the world needs to see more than ever. Please .
Love this show!! Pls. renew it.
Oh no! Love this show! Think it did not get the publicity other shows receive ie talk shows,ads during similar events… Wish it would continue
Love the show, hope they decide to pick it up next season. It’s a shame that shows that are heartfelt and wholesome don’t last. It certainly deserves another shot.
I love your show!!
We love the show and do not think it should be cancelled
I love the show!! It gives you hope!! I love the chemistry with the cast!! Please do not cancel this show!!!! The good shows seem to get cancelled!
Very fine show. Great heartfelt stories. Wonderful actors, who convey intelligence, compassion and dedication, mixed with inner turmoil. This show deserves a chance. Deserves a better time slot with more promotion. Class show.
I LOVE the show! I’m so very bummed it will not be renewed! This is why I hesitate watching new shows because they always seem to cancel the ones I love.
Renew Pure Genius. This is not your typical doctor’s show. For those of us that like the medical/techie dramas, it’s a refreshing change from the junk doctor shows the networks usually promote.
This is the best new show on TV this season. I can’t believe they are even thinking of cancelling. It’s smart but not too smart, warm and engaging. We need more television like this please renew!!!
Please renew Pure Genius! It is the best show on TV right now! Great concept, great characters. Bring back James Bell!