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 sad too! I watched every episode and loved it. Please keep the show going. Put it at a different time or slot or whatever you can do to get the “RATINGS” up. The cast is excellent! Your network always seems to cancel the shows I like, very sad!!! Dee
I love this show!!! I’m surprise that CBS is cancelling it!!! Please change your mind, CBS!!!
I love this show, please bring it back!!! It was so refreshing to see an intelligent show with such a cool medical facility showing what can be done when people all work together. Thought provoking show that should be renewed.
Pure genius is one of the best shows ever to be shown on TV. So sad there will not be a season 2.
I loved this show. Shame on CBS. It was great to watch the potential of modern medicine, while experiencing compassionate generosity. Of course CBS & others would rather showcase blood & guts & hatred more than something like this. [Request to PLEASE NOT add my email to ANY lists of any kind Thx!]
I loved the show..It was decent!!!!! I hate zombies and killer animal shows.
I’m completely shocked. Each episode made cry. It was a story about humanity caring for humanity beyond all odds and putting resources in the right place to make it happen.
I’m completely shocked. Each episode made cry. It was a story about humanity caring for humanity beyond all odds and putting resources in the right place to make it happen. It gave people hope for society. We could use more of that on tv
I loved the show..It was decent!!!!! I hate zombies and killer animal shows.
Pure Genius is an excellent show!!!!! Please give it another season! Great cast! Great story lines!
We loved this show! It had heart. It had science. It gave a vision of what the future could be. My husband and I thought this show was the best series of the season. So sorry CBS didn’t give it another go.
Please renew it. My whole family loved this show.
Please, renew it!!
This was one of only two shows I recommeneded to friends and family members to watch, totally bummed it got cancelled. Wish CBS would re-think this decision!!
I wish the show hadn’t been cancelled. It was starting to show some progress. One thing I liked about the show, was the fact that it gave a chance what medical technology could be like in the future. Maybe if they had moved it to a different night, it could have helped. The show could have lasted a few seasons if the concentrated on one character ata time.
I am shocked that this show wasn’t renewed. Loved everything about it! So sad!