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 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!
I loved that show. Was waiting all summer to see what happens next.
I loved this show!! It clearly shows that these doctors will do anything for the sake of the patient. That is really rare in todays world. Please bring it back!!
Bring it back. Let us get to know the characters better. Technology is where our world is today. Why can’t techies work with doctors to cure illnesses. This could be the future of medicine.