It looks like CBS has quietly cancelled the Pure Genius TV show. Deadline reports the network has decided not to order any episodes beyond the initial 13. That said, expect all produced episodes to air.
A medical drama from Jason Katims, Pure Genius stars Dermot Mulroney, Augustus Prew, Odette Annable, Reshma Shetty, Aaron Jennings, Ward Horton, and Brenda Song. Production will reportedly wrap on December 15th, with episode 13.
Pure Genius: A Look at the Ratings
Pure Genius premiered on October 27th. The pilot garnered a 1.05 in the 18-49 year old viewer ratings demographic and drew a total audience of 6.229 million viewers. It has been mostly downhill since then.
To date, CBS has aired four episodes of Pure Genius. The show’s season average in the demo is a paltry 0.94, and its total average audience is 5.617 million viewers. In other words, the cancellation is not a huge surprise.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Pure Genius TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Sound off, in the comments.
I really like this show. It’s a new idea on an old subject. I hope that it gets a chance to get off the ground!
I love this show. How inspiring and gives real Hope to those afflicted and their families. Even for children. Life can beat us down, but hope is essential to keep on going. How forward-thinking of CBS to have this show. The quest through technology reminds me of the old Dick Tracy comics–i.e. the watches, walks-talkies, etc. all those gave actually become true. This show gives hope that it’s cures can become true too. Please re-think and keep this show. We need Hope!
I have watched every episode of Pure Genuis. I really like the show. It is a good decent show, without violence. Caring, about real people that need help with real feelings. You could change it to different night and time. Please do no cancel the show.
Please renew this show. It is great maybe on a different day. This show is great for the whole family. With lots of teaching moments. It gives hope. Please please don’t cancel
I love this show…I am almost 70. This show gives hope to its audience. It has fantastic characters that are real in our hearts. They’re good people that they play. How could you attempt to cancel something so rewarding. You are letting shows on the air that do not deserve to be there. This one does the long to be on the air. I am so sorry if you attempt to cancel. I look forward each week to the hopeful events in your show pure genius is a pure genius creation!
Please do not cancel the show. It’s one of my favorite new shows. Very entertaining and great story lines. I really hope it’s renewed.
This is hands down my favorite show! It truly is pure genius! A wonderful mix of characters, science and good will. The last one about the kidney circle had me in tears throughout the entire episode. Very moving and brilliant.
I will be extremely disappointed in CBS if the cancel this show. If so, praying another network is smart enough to pick it up.
Why is it that every single time a show with a good message and a show that makes the weather feel good ends up being cancelled? Please keep this show on for those of us who like a show with it hate, sex and violence!!!
Please keep this show. It is a show that people in their 50’s can watch. Have a hard time with the reality shows. My husband and I love watching it.
Please do not cancel Pure Genius! People complain about this not being realistic but it is showing the direction the medical and technology fields need to move in. We will never advance medicine without incorporating the latest technology and if this show inspires even just a few kids (or adults) to start mixing the two in new and innovative ways then it’s worth keeping on the air!
Please RENEW THIS SERIES!! It is bright, innovative, compassionate, and is CBS’ very clever and warm answer to Grey’s Anatomy. It is a beacon of hope and insight into very real cutting edge treatments in medicine! DON’T CANCEL THIS SHOW – WE LOVE IT!!!!
Renew!!!! Please please please!!!! I didn’t know they were not!!! We LOVE this show!!
Please do not cancel Pure Genius. This is a very special and extremely touching show and provides hope for those who need it.
We finally find a show worth watching, and it gets cancelled! It seems like this happens every season. All the really good shows get cancelled and we are left with nothing but crap to watch like Mike and Molly….
Pure Genius is an AWESOME and heartwarming show. It shows that there are potential for healing, even though it is futuristic, it doesn’t mean it can’t happen. We love the story lines and the actors!! PLEASE reconsider cancelling this show……too many decent shows get the axe when there is no foul language and sex scenes to flood the screen!