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.
CBS is making a big mistake by cancelling Pure Genius. Every time I have recommended the show to friends and family, they get hooked on it. CBS has a hit in with Pure Genius. It just needs more time and needs to be switched to an evening other than Thursday.
Please do not cancel this show. I echo what others have said. It is unique and might need a little more time. There is not other show like it and to see how the writers and actors connect medicine and technology is incredible. I just found out and I am so sad. You have so much other same o, same o shows. Give it a chance.
This show is incredible. It’s so interesting, the way they mix biology with technology! The relationships that have formed, the characters are compelling and I think you’re nuts CBS for not ordering more episodes!!!!!!
I am usually not so passionate about leaving responses about a show mainly I feel what we think falls on deaf ears because the show doesn’t fit the lives of those in the 18 – 49 category. That’s just a bunch of crap if you ask me! Pure Genius is a show that only comes around once in a while that it needs nurturing. Execs need to promote better. Putting it on a news station as a show that brings a great drama about medical advancement fields that are so new and mind blowing you can’t take your eyes away… Read more »
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Please renew. I love this show. So nice to have a new idea for a show. This is a great show what ashame to see it being cancelled yet all those copy cat shows and reality shows get renewed. Keep it on air maybe try a different night
Have you taken into consideration that this program speaks to the older generation. Have you also taken into consideration that those of us ‘older’ watchers also do not stay up to watch and we tape this and watch religiously. This is an excellent program that is not only different but has a humanitarian element as well
Please order more episodes!!! I love fhis show and the characters have found their way into my heart!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RENEW THIS SHOW!!!
Please please order more episodes Please!!! It’s one of the best if not the best show on CBS. The look into the genius minds of what the medical creative research are probably working on now. Mainly with all the sickness & deaths this show gives hope for the future. When each episode ends it leaves u with “HOPE!” It’s more than just a tv show it’s a look into the future for the sick with hope. Please Renew give it a chance!!! HOPE!
I can’t believe CBS is actually thinking of canceling pure genius and continuing with some of their other shows. Such as two broke girls, great indoors, ( or what ever the name of that show on earlier this evening) always cancel anything of substance and continue with mindless crap.
Tell it Cyndi! I couldn’t have said it better myself!
This is not like anything else I’ve seen.
I love it!!!
Pure genius is amazing!!!! Finally a medical drama worth watching and it doesn’t get renewed???
BEST NEW SHOW IN A LONG TIME !!!!
Nooo!!! My whole family loves this show. It’s original, innovative, and family friendly. Please don’t cancel!
We love this show!Inovative gives hope through medicine and science.