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?
Great show! CLean, non violent. Good story line.
Hate to see it go and more crap take its place
The networks don’t have a clue about the true appeal of a TV show…..it’s all about ratings, ratings, ratings. Pure Genius was an innovative, well acted series that depicted dedicated health care professionals who were leaders in medical science. No bad language or angry people, no demented killers or violent story lines. Just a good show about new medical techniques and innovative technologies. Should never have been cancelled!!
Keep the show
So tired of bubble gum tv? I loved this show? Gave hope that someone cared about more than themselves… And educated the public on what different types of ailments are out there with class and entertainment! Sad to see another intriguing show canceled so we can have more air time for stupidity!
I really started falling in love with the Characters on this show! I wish so much it would continue to see what they come up with next. I thought it to be a mix of NCIS/House. Both good shows, but it definitely sparked my interest! I would love to see it continue!
Pathetic, just pathetic. I truly enjoyed watching Pure Genius. It was different, creative and well acted. I’ve noted several new shows, Pure Genius being one, that have been cancelled. What do we get in return? Shows renewed that are lower rated, crazy reality shows and of course, reunion shows! I won’t say that creativity no longer exists because it does, evidenced by shows like Pure Genius. Networks just don’t care. They just continue to shoot themselves in the foot with the nonsense that is now network TV. What a shame.
I loved Pure Genius! The cast, characters, story line, mixed with crazy advanced technology and medical advances made the show fun and exciting! I looked forward to it every week! It should be bought by another network and put back on!
That’s sad loved the show, the rstings wasn’t bad. Is was different and winderful to wstch
My husband and I loved the show. The characters were strong and endearing , the technology mind blowing. No sex, or vulgarity, our kind if show!
Does it have an open ending?
Bring it back, I don’t think u know what a good show is.
I LOVED ” PURE GENIUS”, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BEST SHOW ON TELEVISION, i DO NOW WATCH ANY OTHER
CBS NIGHT TIME SHOWS.
I THINK CBS MADE A BIG MISTAKE WHEN IT CANCELED ” PURE GENIUS. ” I HOPE ANOTHER NETWORK WILL PICK IT UP .
Loved the show. Looked forward to watching it every week.
It’s such a shame to lose this show. Season 1 started out great and I’m sad to see it go off aire. Perhaps the writers or director could change the name of the t.v show and give it more drama to attract more viewers. All in all I still give it 4 out of 5.
I looked forward to the show each week. When I heard it was being cancelled couldn’t understand why, with some of the reality shows that make no sense, being aired year after year. I think they should reconsider.