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.
No Pure Genious should not be canceled. It makes you feel for the patientseason and there is only cooperation rather than arguing. Loving show for once.
Pure Genius is an exciting look at the possibilities the union of technology and science is creating in the field of medicine. Instead of being just a run-of-the-mill hospital soap, Pure Genius excites the imagination for those of us not working on the forefront of medical innovation. That’s why I like it–the show is unique and stimulating, and, because of the great relationships developing amongst the characters, satisfying on an emotional level. PLEASE renew the show for another season. Bunkerhill is just getting started. Don’t repeal and replace with some formulaic drama.
Please consider renewing Pure Genius. This show has a very different and refreshing take on a hospital/medical drama. It WAS very futuristic but gave you hope and possible insights into what can be done to save people medically. More importantly, it dealt with human and humane issues, and real emotions in the lives of physicians, caregivers and patients. The acting was terrific. Dermot Mulroney is great as Dr. Wallace. The character of James Bell is so endearing! He is wanting to make a difference in the world. Augustus Prew is wonderful as James! This show is really exceptional! There are… Read more »
My husband and I are hooked on Pure Genius! Best medical show we’ve seen in decades. Please do not cancel this series.
It’s about time we saw cutting edge advanced medicine being played out. It is extremely relevant to what medicine is quickly becoming! It would be Pure Ignorance to cancel it. Love, love, love this show!
I love the show, I love it that it’s not just another hospital drama, it something different, something new. Like what James said, when you combine the best of medical mind with technical mind, it’s gonna blow your mind. Or something to that affect. So, please, please, please bring it back
Pure genius needs to be renewed. It is the only medical drama of its kind. It’s time to put Grey’s anatomy away and start the new cutting edge era of tech/med. Augustus Prep is amazing and the story line is so genius
This is a terrific, smart show and must be renewed
Please give this show more time. This is my favorite show on tv right now. I love NCIS, NCIS L A, Madam Secretary. These are all of my favorite shows. I believe that this show will pick up a bigger audience with time. There are so few good shows on TV. There are many people that haven’t heard of Pure Genius. Let’s market this more!!!
Pure Genius NEEDS to be renewed for a season two. It is an awesome and wholesome show. The season finale left off with so much more to continue on. I as well as many other people will be sadly disappointed with CBS if it cancels this show.
I agree with the above statement: PURE GENIUS is a great show…I am so disappointed that CBS would cancel this. I think because of the time slot..Thursday Night (Thursday Night Football) hurt it’s chances. Please, please give it another season.
Please don’t cancel the show. It’s one of my favorites. I happily cry while watching each episode. It’s so moving.
This show is amazing, so much better than other sitcom series that CBS renewed. Each show has presented us with emotional and realistic story lines that pull us right in. I have enjoyed the cast and the story lines being introduced among them, and I’ve also enjoyed (and purchased) the music that seems to sync up perfectly with the scenes they are paired with. I have shed tears for these characters. Bottom line, this show is getting the shaft if it is not picked up. It deserves better treatment, a better time slot, and promote it! The cast and stories… Read more »
I love this show. A feel good show that celebrates life and ingenuity
Please renew. We love the complexity . We know medicine is going forward in leaps and bounds. This show keeps us interested.
I love this show. It is smart and funny and makes me care about the characters. Augustus Prew is amazing as James Bell. PLEASE don’t cancel this show!
Please review. I love this show.