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.
Most disappointed to hear that Pure Genius had been cancelled, this was fantastic show, combing human skill and tech to try and combat some of the worlds most devastating and incurable illnessess. This series was a most enlighting and exciting show to watch. The cancellation needs to be revoked.
There is a petition going to bring pure genius back. Here is the link. https://www.change.org/p/cbs-renew-pure-genius?recruiter=68529138&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition
We really looked forward to Pure Genius.We watched it every week.It had a incredibly positive message.We keep looking for it but it just stopped.It was a awesome series.
We really enjoyed Pure Genius and were disappointed when it was stopped for some useless show that we never watch. Bring it back,, PLEASE
I waited impatiently for this show to start, I was so excited. It first aired on my birthday, so it was like a little present just for me. I LOVE Dermot Mulroney and fell in Love with Augustus Prew’s character. More then that, this was a show that gave it’s viewers some extra real life satisfaction in how someone with the means to help those in need was actually making and fighting for a difference. While Prew’s character may have done some of this for selfish and/or personal reasons, he obviously went beyond that or he could have just found… Read more »
Pure Genius was one of the best shows of last season. You give other shows a second chance. Obviously from these comments, many others feel the same way. I just wish you could reverse your decision and keep it. It is an intelligent show with a lot of compassion, and the characters a very likeable. Storylines are great. Please keep it!!!! Dump some of the really dumb comedy shows like “Life in Pieces” or “Super Donuts”, or whatever the heck that show is called. Thank you!
One of my top 3 shows I watched. It was approaching my number 1. I can’t believe they cut it. guess it didn’t meet the blood and guts required by CBS.
Another good new show that should definitely be renewed.
I love the show. It is clean fun and imaginative. I will be sad if it is not continued.
I love Pure Genius and keep looking for it’s return. I had no idea it was cancelled until I did an internet search just now looking for when it will come back kn the air.
Robin
Loved this show. I’ve been waiting and will be very disappointed if this is cancelled. It is great not to have a violent show for a change!
This is crazy I have been waiting for the show to start over. I am not happy. Reconsider please it had great story lines.
It really sucks. The shows I like get cancelled.
No way!! I can’t believe they cancelled it. I love this show. They always cancel the good shows. I hope they somehow reconsider and bring it back
A show that both I and my 10 year-old son could enjoy together – as we’re looking to the future…wondering what my son will become and how technology will affect all of us. I”ve been looking for the show on Demand wondering what I’ve missed and why DVR is no longer recording it! Now I know….and very disappointed. The 6 million viewers don’t count? This was one of the most fascinating shows – with the current cutting-edge or really-near-future medical advancements, yet issues which we can relate to. The writing was great, the actors were believable, so what is the… Read more »
I loved this show and taped it so I could watch it when I had time. I wondered why I had no more recordings in the DVR and now I know. What a shame.
It’s sad that shows are based on numbers these days…I think this show was excellent! If stats don’t blow up immediately, the shows cancelled….
Pathetic….Bring it back!