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?
I’m so incredibly disappointed. My husband and I loved the show. It was nice seeing the good guys come out on top. And I hate that CBS ended the show leaving us hanging with regard to Augustus Prew’s health situation. Bad decision as far as we’re concerned.
Why did his get canceled? I LOVE this show! I’m bummed.
I absolutely LOVED this show and the actors did a great job. I want to cry it is not going to continue
Both my father and I loved the show. And we’re absolutely pissed that it’s cancelled. Pure Genius was my favorite show and I’m honestly disappointed that it was cancelled. CBS made a very very poor decision when they cancelled it
Very disappointed! I love the show. Very uplifting. Looked forward to it every week
My husband and I loved the show. CBS didn’t give it a chance. Poor decision. Will miss it.
Loved Pure Genius! CBS should have renewed! My sister and I watched it together every week!
Yes, it was a great show we loved it!
Should have renewed. Very disappointed. Best creative and interesting medical show since House.
CBS is ignorant!
That show was the best show on TV. I was literally hooked!
I’m shocked that the ratings for Pure Genius were poor. Like the other comments I’ve seen, I just discovered the show was cancelled, and was very much looking forward to season 2.
I hate CBS. It was one of the best medical drama of the past few years. How could they cancel it?!
Please bring this show back
i have been waiting on season two to start, and just found there will be no season 2
I am ready for reruns
PLEASE PLEASE RENEW
i have been waiting on season two to start, and just now found out there will be no season two 🙁 I am ready for reruns then.