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. TOO MANY REALITY SHOWS, AND EVERY WEEK THERE IS A NEW FOOD SHOW. ARE WE GOING BACK TO OUR CHILDHOOD; EMERALD CITY, ONCE UPON A TIME, ETC. WHAT IS NEXT THE LITTLEMERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. LETS US KEEP THE GOOD SHOWS ON, AND DO A AWAY WITH THE CRAP. also, I KIDDA LIKE LETHAL WEAPON, BUT RIGGS IS ADISGRACE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. HOW YOU CAN PROTREY A DRUNKEN, SLOPPY, DIRTLY LOOKING WITH HORRIBLE HAIR IS OUTRAGEOUS. OUR MEN IN BLUE DESEARVE BETTER.
I love this show. It caught my attention from the trailers on TV and the first episode. There are too many reality shows, pathetic so called comedies that it turns my attention from television. this show is refreshing, the story lines unique, the acting is incredible. This show needs a full season 2, 3, 4 and onward. Please don’t cancel!!!
My family lives this show, it’s a good hearted drama and is vert captivating! Your time slot sucks…not the show! Give it a chance, please renew!!
Give this amazing program a chance. I just discovered PURE GENIUS in December. Please rerun episodes now and create new for next season. This is future medicine and healing. Inspire, give hope to young and old, be the positive change in film. Every episode is more profound. Thank you!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this show. Its the best CBS has had in a while. Its got a great cast and the concept is amazing. Would hate to see it go.
I love Pure Genius! I hope CBS gives it another season !
I LOVE Pure Genius! Give it a chance, please! As other have said, Star Trek needed to grow into its shoes before it became a success, too. I have to fight tears in every single episode.
Love this show, every time we Love a program watched it weekly, love the show ,the drama and can’t wait until it comes on next week! YOU WANT TO PULL IT. SAVE THE SHOW. lOVE it!!!!
Star Trek and Seinfeld come to mind of shows that rated poorly the first season. Give Pure Genius a second full season.
I love this show..
Love Pure Genius! Please renew
I hope you bring this show back for another season its one of the best shows this season! Enough with the reality tv shows, and violence on other shows! Pls reconsider this show for another season its amazing!
I love Pure Genius!! It gives me hope for what the future holds with technology and medicine. It is an educational time capsul leading into the future. There are too many reality shows and this is a breath of fresh air that my whole family can come together and watch. It leads to great discussions. I also love the story line! Pure Genius never fails to disappoint! Please renew! I agree I think it needs more advertising but want to see more!
This show is the only one I have looked forward to watching all year! Perhaps a better time slot is needed, I have to DVR this show because it’s on too late and I get up at 3:30. With all the reality shows on it has been refreshing to watch something uplifting. I have yet to watch an episode that didn’t make me cry! PLEASE don’t cancel this show!!!!!!
RENEEEEWWWWW!!
I really think this great show should continue!