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 think it is one of the better shows on TV and given a chance would become a hit for CBS. It has a good cast and the stories are interesting and give people hope. If I was CBS I would bring it back on a different day and time. I think Fridays a t 9 PM would be a better fit for this show. But knowing the TV networks a good show like Pure Genius will be replaced with another show full of killing and violence. It seems none of the stations give a show like Pure Genius a… Read more »
I love this show! Canceling it would be a mistake.
Please renew Pure Genious for second season.. I love the show all the way from the UK … its a fresh, feel good series and the fans Love it!
Please don’t cancel Pure Genius….keep it going for many more seasons…..
The show is amazing. I sit mesmerized for the entire hour and when it’s over, I want more! Please rethink your cancellation. I believe moving the show to a different time slot would be huge in ensuring it’s popularity. I’m definitely on fire season two. For the record, I usually don’t watch CBS so I found the show by accident and now I am watching CBS. It’s a win win!
As a medical professional that has disabled members of the family. This show is a wonderful way of how medicine should/could be. Every episode is heart warming and tear jerking at the same. As we all get older we all hope and excellent medical care by professionals on your team as the patient. The last episode is moving the story of the FDA vs James Bell.
Please renew. I don’t know why you always go by 18-49. Don’t the rest of us count. My family always watches Pure Genius and if we can’t we tape it for later. There are so many shows that are evil or violent or game shows or just plain not funny or good so why take off a show we can enjoy. This show is so good and shows what might be coming in the future. Please don’t take it off. Try a different day if you want but please don’t take it off. We buy things from your sponsors so… Read more »
Renew!! Very few shows today are good and there is far too much reality TV, those of us that enjoy good, optimistic dramas are short-changed in our choices. This is a really good show that deserves more than 13 episodes and a difficult time slot. We want more!
A second season should be done to at least provide closure for the audience. Maybe air it earlier on a different night. It really is a good show and I feel that it’s not being given a chance.
Pure Genius is an uplifting show!! A show that makes you think outside the box and shows what true medicine could be like without red tape and greed. Please renew for another season!!
CBS please renew the show. It speaks to people’s hearts. It’s a beautiful, one-of-a-kind show. It’s pure poetry in motion.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEEEEEASE! Make more!! We love it are the generation that actually HAS $ to buy from your sponsors!
Of course all of the intelligent shows get cancelled, yet reality shows go on forever. Put this show in primetime and it will do well!
I love the show & find it inspirational. I will be very disappointed if it does not return!
Pure Genius is a smart, unique and uplifting program that just needs some good exposure to catch on. Give it a better time slot!!