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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?
Please renew. Shows a great venue for medical advancement.
I have written to every website I’m hope of reaching the owners that be to be give this amazing show a chance. All the superlatives don’t seem to be reaching CBS. St Elsewhere started very slow and was given a chance and look what a tremendous show it turned out to be. I have buying power as a senior even more than the 18/49 age group. I am a grandmother that BUYS for my grandchildren of ALL ages. My friends love this show as do my adult children and my grandchildren the elder grandchildren ages 12,16,20,34. All love the stories… Read more »
I used to work in the industry of tv and film. This show as you can see in the responses has a following and shouldn’t be cut short. Not ordering the second half of the season I know looks bad for the show but it is possible that your just testing the waters with something else that is in the can already. Save the show try it for another season. It is smart and heart felt and the following will come looking at the numbers sure they are not the best but they are still solid and growing. Don’t lose… Read more »
This is my favorite show& I hope it is renewed for a 2nd season
We always record it when we can’t see it live. This show stimulates the mind & compassion. We need more shows like this
Please don’t cancel PURE GENIUS. Love this show and it’s cast. Sure a lot of what they do, is not able to be done, but who knows what the future will hold. Looked forward every week to seeing this series.
Please don’t cancel PURE GENIUS. I love this show and the cast. Sure a lot of what the show is about may not be happening now, but we never know what the future will bring or what is in the background. Always have looked forward to watching this series.
I am loving Pure Genius! Hoping they do not cancel! I’m liking the characters and would like to see where they could go! Also see what happens with the man and the illness that James is trying to conquer! Please keep this show going!!
Please save this show! It’s clean and very entertaining!
Please R-E-N-E-W! I Love this show & my husband even likes it! It’s sad at times making you feel for the patient but be apart of the family of Bunker Hill staff but gives you hope & happiness when all is solved! We need to see what happens with Louis & if James asks Nina out & if he finds the love & happiness he longs for in addition see all the medical cases solved! I look forward to it every week!
Please renew this show! It’s a feel good drama, and God knows, right now, we need something to make us feel good!
I’m not from the demographic you are looking for, but I hope you reconsider killing this show. I can not think of another show with as great acting performances and story line as Pure Genius in a long time. It’s too soon to pull the plug. Pure Genius is different, refreshing, intelligent, emotional, and personal. I don’t know what it is, but I am sure this show will gain a following given the opportunity. Years ago another series started off with similar ratings; It was called Star Trek. Look beyond the numbers and see what you have.
Please do not cancel Pure Genius! It is my favorite new show! I always feel good after watching!!! I want more!!!
We really feel so good , they are good people. They care for patient’s feelings, even cry because so well written and you get so involved, like family. It’s a clean language , new idea of a show, Please please keep this sweet show.
Please don’t cancel Pure Genius, I Love this show, and their feelings for they help, they really care for people.
Please, please, please, we deserve and want a second season!!! Love the stories, the characters and Augustus’ character is so smart and sexy. My husband started watching the show by the 3rd episode and since then we watch the show together.