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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?
Really like the show. Very clever and heartwarming. Better than 2 broke girls nd mom. The are dull
Need a season 2.loved it
Pure Genius has become a favorite in our home. Please do NOT cancel it . ‘
We enjoy the fact that there are no guns or violence in the format and that all of the plots are positive and solution-oriented to improve the status of the current situation in the episode. There is room in our lives for some Pollyanna to come out. I appreciate James Bell’s optimism.
Nice to finally find something without swearing and mindless killing and shocking fearful “somethings” gonna get you. Would be a shame to not give entertaiment to people. Renew it. It will be missed.
Please renew Genius. It is original inspiring and educational. Plus the characters are so real and intelligent. no more cop shoes or ncis copycat shows! Prime time tv is too predictsble.
Pure Genius is a great show. I can’t believe that there is a possibility that it will not be renewed. Please give it another try and have it come back for another season.
This is my favorite show. I can hardly wait for new episodes to air each week. Please don’t cancel. This has more than just a hospital story line, it’s about the life of the patients as well as the doctors. Awesome!
Keep Pure Genius alive. It’s a wonderful show. We tape it every week. Look forward to seeing it.
Keep Pure Genius, it a great show. 🙂
So sad. Have written on many sites to no avail. CBS has become shallow. Superior Donuts really?
Please keep Pure Genius. It’s a fantastic show and I tape it to watch when I can. I love it. It’s a feel good show. You put it in a terrible time slot and then expect it to do well. Put it in a better spot. But please keep it.
I am another fan of “Pure Genius” whose concept I think IS pure genius!! It’s a medical show of the future with the side stories of the doctors and James Bell that makes me look forward to the next episode. I love the cast ensemble and want the show to stay on the air. PLEASE renew for Season Two!!
Please keep Pure Genius on the air…my step kids are interested as well..keep it going on
This show is fantastic…the plot..the characters…very uplifting and important
Please keep it and DO NOT CANCEL!!!!!
Please give us more of this wonderful uplifting show! The incredible technology gives a glimpse of what may be around the corner, I love the awkwardness of James, and was looking forward to seeing him come into his own. Much like Sheldon on Big Bang, and Walter on Scorpion, this genius is so endearing. He makes us want to look deeper into those who don’t quite fit in. Amazing show.