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Will medical science continue to advance at Bunker Hill Hospital? Has the Pure Genius TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on CBS? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is a dedicated place to track the status of Pure Genius season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the CBS television network, Pure Genius is a high-tech medical drama. At Bunker Hill Hospital, Silicon Valley tech titan, James Bell (Augustus Prew), pairs brilliant medical minds with technology gurus and sidesteps bureaucracy in the interest of saving lives — including his own. Bell enlists an exceptional, yet controversial veteran surgeon, Dr. Walter Wallace (Dermot Mulroney) to help him revolutionize health care. As Chief of Staff, Dr. Wallace oversees a trail-blazing team including the candid Dr. Zoe Brockett (Odette Annable); the idealistic and overly literal neurosurgeon, Dr. Talaikha Channarayapatra (Reshma Shetty); former gangbanger Dr. Malik Verlaine (Aaron Jennings); intense neurologist Dr. Scott Strauss (Ward Horton); and tech genius Angie Cheng (Brenda Song).
Season One Ratings
The first season of Pure Genius averaged a 0.86 rating in the 18-49 demographic and drawing an average of 5.34 million viewers. Find out how Pure Genius stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
On May 15, 2017, it was revealed that Pure Genius has been cancelled so there won’t be a second season. Could it be revived someday? Stay tuned for updates.
Telly’s Take
While CBS has not officially cancelled Pure Genius, this medical drama’s prognosis is grim. In November of 2016, after just four installments had aired, the network passed on ordering the back nine episodes of Pure Genius, season one. The only CBS TV show it outperforms in the demo is Elementary. Right now, it looks like the Pure Genius (likely series) finale will air on January 26th. Barring a miracle, CBS will cancel Pure Genius. I have started circling this one and am all but certain there will be no season two.
5/15/17 update: CBS has cancelled Pure Genius after one season. Details here.
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What do you think? Were you hoping that CBS would renew their Pure Genius TV show for a second season? Are you upset that CBS has cancelled Pure Genius, instead?
I hope it is renewed. Unlike several previous hi-tech medical shows, this one actually makes some sense, and has several actors I have liked in other shows. The writing is great, and unlike several new shows this year, I have not fallen asleep once during an episode!
Please renew!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ this show and everyone in it! Writing is phenomenal!!!!
Pure Genius is an awesome show. Great writing, great acting. I hope it gets extended for additional episodes in Season 2 and renewed for Season 3.
Really like this show, a feel good hour. Please keep it.
I love the show- makes me feel good and shows hope for the future – wish I would have found it earlier in the season-
Please do NOT cancel. My family loves Pure Genius.
This is my favorite show. I can’t imagine anyone Not loving this show. Every week it gets better. I will be very disappointed if it gets cancelled
My husband and I watch several medical shows and enjoy this one just as much as the others. It’s futuristic medical technology keeps us interested and entertained. Would hate to see it cancelled.
Finally- a medical drama with a futuristic sci-fi twist that is entertaining. Every episode presents a glimpse into the future of high-tech medicine. Here’s hoping that CBS recognizes “Pure Genius” is a hit & renews this show for another season. We’ll be watching to see if genius finds true love!
It started a bit iffy, but we have grown to really like the show. The tech possibilities are amazing and intriguing to ponder, and it is uplifting without being cheesy. Hoping CBS decides to keep it.
Pure Genius is absolutely AMAZING! Please do not cancel the show. My family watches every week and Augustus is fantastic as well as the other actors. The show leaves us with a sense of hope for the medical field that Doctors and Hospitals can employ dedicated, loving and caring individuals who really want to work together to help the patient. And their inventions are mind blowing but could work. Please continue for more seasons.
This show is amazing! it gives hope! We leave it every week feeling better about humanity. I know this is more futuristic in the medicine world but we need more of THIS and less of violent shows.
This a great show. It is glimpse of what may be coming in the future. It is also an inspirational show. My wife and I very much look forward to watching this show.
I love this show. It is brilliant and innovative. Good clean TV. Keep for season 2
Pure Genius is a great and innovative show. It would be a shame if is not renewed. Take off Bull, not half as good and put Pure Genius in that time slot.