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?
Sorry to see it go. Thought it was interesting.
I’m so mad. That was me and my kids favorite show and was looking forward to seeing the second season. I’m so disappointed in CBS. That was a great show and I loved the actors and actresses that played in it. CBS just ruined my day.
My wife and I liked the show and couldn’t wait for season 2.
So sorry to hear the show is cancel, I loved it and I would like to see season 2.
We liked it and was hoping it would return.
I also loved this show!!! I’m really disappointed!!
I really enjoyed this show. It really should be renewed.
I guess CBS cannot come up with anymore good scripts. They really need to RENEW this show.
I loved this show. I think CBS should give it another chance in a better time slot.
Loved the show and have been Binge watching it on CBS All Access. So sad to hear that I won’t be able to watch a Season 2!
I loved this show and the way I felt every time I watched it. I smiled, cried, laughed every episode. That is worth watching to me. I really hope it comes back. It was really heating up.
What a shame. I really enjoyed this show.
So sorry to see this show cancelled. I really enjoyed it. Tired of the reality shows, this brought something new without vulgar language.
Very disappointed it was cancelled. Was different and interesting how they used high tech methods to cure patients. I just don’t get who these people are making decisions for us.
I thought the show was pretty awesome, never missed an episode. I don’t believe it was given a fair shot and think a season 2 should be in order. I hate when you start getting into a show, and then they cancel it…if nothing else maybe another network could pick it up