It doesn’t take a brilliant mind to have seen this coming. Today, it was revealed that CBS had officially cancelled Pure Genius after one season.
The drama follows top medical professionals as they team up with cutting-edge tech experts and try to push the boundaries of modern medicine to save lives. The cast includes Augustus Prew, Dermot Mulroney, Odette Annable, Reshma Shetty, Aaron Jennings, Ward Horton, and Brenda Song.
Early on, CBS decided not to order more episodes of Pure Genius, suggesting the show was headed for cancellation. Over the course of its first season, the series earned pretty low ratings, averaging a 0.86 in the 18-49 demo and only 5.34 million viewers.
Recently, star Augustus Prew said he thinks the show didn’t work because it underwent an identity crisis:
But if I’m being honest, I think we got caught between two different shows. I think CBS wanted something a little more procedural, and [executive producer] Jason [Katims, of Friday Night Lights/Parenthood fame] wanted something a little more character-driven.”
What do you think? Did you see Pure Genius? Do you think CBS should’ve renewed it for a second season?
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296 Comments on "Pure Genius: Cancelled by CBS; No Season Two"
I can’t believe they cancelled this show. I loved the show! I agree with many people that there are so many terrible shows on TV. I hope they reconsider. How about trying an earlier time? Give it another chance.
Pure Genius was a great show for the whole family. I can’t believe it was cancelled.
So many people have already replied exactly how I feel but putting in my 2 cents just in case volume can make a difference. So sad when quality shows are cancelled. It was refreshing to watch a show that made you think and imagine possibilities. Also that took you on a journey not only in the characters lives but with the human stories in each episode. Nice to have a show that was meaningful.
Very disappointed to find out not renewed
I loved this show! I thought it was well written and acted. It was quite interesting how they utilized technology to render many cures. It makes you think what can be done in “real” life. Please renew this show!!
One of the best shows on tv last season, cannot believe you cancelled this show….
CBS should not have cancelled Pure Genius. It was a great show. Give us people what we want and stop cancelling our good shows and putting stupid stuff in its place. Bring Pure Genius back!!
I LOVED THIS SHOW PLEASE DONT DO THIS
I can’t believe Pure Genius didn’t get renewed. This was my favorite show. It was inovative and groundbreaking on so many levels. It made you think, laugh, cry, root for the Dr’s and the patients. At the end of the show it left you wondering if its truly fiction or a glimpse into the future of medicine. Please bring it back or at least give us a finale.
One of my favorite shows. There are many really stupid shows on TV that survive and some of the really quality shows get cancelled. Shame on TV executives ……..
Paul
One of my favorite shows! There is so much junk on TV it is to bad that many of the quality shows are cancelled
I loved it. I think that Puree Genius deserves another season!
Please bring it back! I loved that show!
I agree, why watch a show if they don’t bring it to a conclusion! I loved it, very generational and a little sci-fi.
Such a great show cannot believe it was cancelled! So disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t they at least give us a true final episode. Nobody wants to watch any new shows, fearing a cancellation. Plain stupid!