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 just found out bout pure genius and my whole family loves it. We can only find since Jan 2017 episodes but we can’t wait to see more. Good clean tv that has a real life script is hard to come by. I hope there will be more to come!
I loved watching Pure Genius. I loved the premise of the show. I hate that there will not be a season 2.
Hey, Netflix. Here is another great show not appreciated by the network. Pick it up like you did Longmire and others; there is an audience.
Yes…..agree……
P.G. doesn’t seem to be “super” expensive to produce (in today’s standards), and, additionally, to jump-start the new season, perhaps, if possible, with producers’ of both shows approval, do a cross-over with “Scorpion”.
100% should be renewed. Time period tough, most times, (other than winter hiatus) up against another high powered adult drama on NBC. Move the time period, get a strong a lead-in to kick it off, and watch the numbers, in total and demos, climb. Show has a good premise and is more original than other medical dramas.
I enjoyed the show Pure Genius and looked forward every week to new episodes. Hope decided to renew I enjoyed all the actors.
Creative, inspiring, one of the few good shows on TV, please renew!
CBS-please don’t cancel Pure Genus. My husband and I have watched every episode. The characters are compelling and we love the scientific aspect. I hope CBS listens.
My husband and I enjoy Pure Genus. We will be very disappointed if it does not continue. The characters are compelling, we love the scientific aspect of the drama. I hope CBS listens
One of the best new shows on TV today!!! I look forward to each new episode. It’s a really interesting premise that I find intriguing. I hope cbs gives it more time. If not, I hope another station is smart enough to pick it up.
Well I’m very disappointed. My husband & myself really liked the program. I agree with BNH below. Please bring it back! I know the Simpsons is not CBS but they keep crap like this. Go figure.
This is a great show… it is positive… it teaches divergent thinking… It teaches being willing to stand up for what you believe in… It makes being a nerd a great thing! It’s time we support these kinds of positive values. Doing good is inspiring and rewarding. I watch every week and love it !
Please reconsider your decision to cancel Pure Genius. It’s a different approach to medicine and that makes it interesting!
My wife and I watch this show every week. We like that it’s a different type of hospital show. Please CBS bring this show back.
I love this show! The premise that rich tech giants would actually get together to enrich our lives beyond social media actually makes me hopeful.