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?
One of best creative shows on tv…I never missed it….why cancel such good shows….and crummy shows like Claws are added….
I love this show, so, yes, I am very disappointed. This lack of respect towards the viewers and the cast is really a bad habit from the networks.
Never missed a show. I loved it. always interesting. much better than all the reality shows that they keep bringing back. When is CBS going to start getting it right?
I also am saddened by this cancellation. The cast was marvelous and the story lines were exceptional, with heart. I have been waiting for season 2 and finally decided to check this site……sorry, but Pure Genius was one of the only shows I looked forward to watching, it will be missed by me.
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This was a great show I thought there were many directions the show could’ve went in all being very interesting it should be reviaved.
My wife and I ALWAYS watched it. Why would anyone one with BRAIN WANT TO CANCEL IT what a shame bean counters run the programing
please do not cancel the show. it is most inspiring and kind of reminds young minds like me what to be a doctor really is all about. In a country like mine, such inspiration is needed to produce passionate and compassionate doctors.
What a crock! Ridiculous that 18-49 year olds are the only ones mentioned in all the tv ratings. They are the ones who are on thier devices & not watching tv.
Pure Genius was pure genius. Entertaining, classy & interesting. Thanks for nothing, CBS.
Artificial womb for premature babies and Compatible Pairs Benefit from kidney Swaps, episodes with similar story lines showing what is happening in medical science now. Great show, will miss it.
As always, every show I like gets cancelled. Thus show had such a positive outlook on medical. And now it’s back to reality, taken away from us again.
Just as I enjoy any future focus, this show had a positive look at more merging of tech and science. I would have loved to watch season 2.
It was a great show….imagine if all that appeared on this show were possible….if you can dream it……Great actors, wonderful story lines. It will be missed.
I think it was a wonderful show with a positive look at a future that hopefully can be ours in the medical field. It was a true quality program.
It’s really a shame the show has been cancelled…excellent program!!! CBS got it wrong…again! 5+million people watching this show in an age where so much can be streamed from the internet is really a lot of viewers.