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?
This was a great show that didn’t get a fair shot. It was really compelling with a good cast. The story lines and match of technology and medicine. So tired of reality shows!
My daughter and I loved this show – we enjoyed watching it together. Me with my engineering background and her with her medical health background – this show made for fun, interesting talks between us. It was unlike any other medical drama. Unfortunately, CBS didn’t give it much chance to develop a bigger following, which it most definitely would have. Hopefully another network will grab it and continue it. I would absolutely switch channels to watch it elsewhere.
Pure Genius was Pure Genius…great cast, great chemistry, great story lines. Too bad it got the ax…I will miss a new season.
I can’t believe you are cancelling pure genius before giving it a chance. There is nothing like it on TV. All that is on is hero show. I love this show
I know it is low rated, but it was a good medical show for technophile stuff. Cancellation of this show is not an option, otherwise which other shows who can take over?
Really. Was getting good. Two many show being cancelled before giving it a chance. It’s amazing what show that should be cancelled are still going. I’m thinking it’s time to get rid of tv I pay for it and not being able to watch a decent show not worth having it. Two many of the shows I watch are being cancelled or are cancelled
I loved this show! Don’t get why it was cancelled
I loved this show. Especially with STEM in education. My kids loved it as well.
I agree with Laura….I loved this show and wanted to keep watching for hours. It was very fascinating and this from someone who was in hospitals a lot in my teens. BRING IT BACK
Figures!!! Another show I love is cancelled!! I adored this show….Bad Move!!
Please reconsider!i loved this show! It was so different than the other dr shows, just think maybe their methods could work for us someday, it gives you hope for the future. Please bring it back.
I absolutely loved this show.
Different and interesting.
So tired of all the reality crap on these days
Really upset over this one
Petition
https://www.change.org/p/cbs-renew-pure-genius
I AM SO ANGRY!!!! WE LOVE Pure Genius! It’s one of the most positive shows on network television. Very well-written, a “thinking” show! CBS….THINK AGAIN and RECONSIDER!!! You have way too much competition to make lethal mistakes like this!
I loved the show. It was fun to think about what could be! Please bring it back!