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 really liked this show and was looking forward to season 2. Sorry you cancelled a great and innovative show, with interesting characters.
You need to bring this back and sell it better because it’s one of the best shows they’ve had in years. They should air this right after NCIS and they’d have the best 1-2 punch going!!!
I agree with Jim, air Pure Genius after NCIS. That makes perfect sense.
We LOVED THIS SHOW!!! Hopefully someone picks it up! With all the crap on tv these days – this was moving and well written- and good content.
I enjoyed the show but because I work shift work I had to record it. It is too bad the way the shows are rated don’t take into account the PVR recordings and Canadian viewers.
Not happy. We really liked this show.
So sad this show was cancelled. So much garbage on now this was a wonderful relief for people who have a brain.
Feedback from Thailand. I am so addicted to Pure Genius and looking for ward to season 2. It is just amazing show to see technology, science and medical treatment combine to heal people and every episode is exciting stories. Even it might not be in the reality now but it is exciting and interesting to watch better than the violent shows . I am so much enjoy the show. PLEASE CBS bring back the show.. This is one of BEST SHOW ever.
too bad that CBS cancelled one of the better new shows. CBS did not give it much of a chance….
I think CBS wanting a more procedural show was understandable, rather than being more character-driven, but you need both. The technology and the suspense of creating new tech on the spot, against impossible odds, is what set this show apart, but who cares about the details of the science if you can’t relate it to people and their care and well-being? The mix, in my opinion, was great, and this was a truly unique show that I dearly wish would come back. The cast and stories were among my very favorite.
Very sad to read Pure Genius was canceled. The premise was great. Hopefully inspire other billionaires to fund a similar effort. Gave hope to those who face impossible medical issues or someone who had prostate surgery hope that maybe an organ transplant might become a reality. Pls bring it back and dump Elementary or NCIS LA
this was one of my most favorite show. Should have gotten more of a season 1 and renewed for a season 2. Loved the premise of the show, wonderful medical things that could be true some day. So sad to lose it.
My husband and I absolutely loved this show. Sad!
I love this shiw.why dud you cancelled it .it is a really really good sho.so dissipointed in CBS
Loved it.
I love this show. It is so up to the minute in healing and I love it. Great human interest. Just love the fresh, clean hospital, love the way they WANT to help their sick one. Who knows how many they may actually help if any of this is real? Put it back on. Best show!