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Despite ordering three additional scripts (i.e. not episodes) at the beginning of the month, it looks the Wisdom of the Crowd TV show on CBS will be cancelled. The network has declined to order any additional episodes, leaving the final season one episode count at 13.
A high tech crime drama, Wisdom of the Crowd stars Jeremy Piven, Richard T. Jones, Natalia Tena, Monica Potter, Blake Lee, Abigail F. Cowen, and Jake Matthews. The CBS TV series centers on Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jeffrey Tanner (Piven) who designs an online platform for real-time, crowdsourced crime solving, in hopes of finding his child’s killer.
Deadline reports:
The crime drama is slated to wrap production on its 13-episode original order in mid-December. Nine of them already have aired. For now, the plan is for the remaining four to continue to air in the series’ Sunday slot.
The back order decision on Wisdom of the Crowd, delayed almost to the last possible moment, had been being complicated by an investigation CBS recently launched into sexual harassment allegations against star Jeremy Piven. To keep the writers room open, the network had ordered three additional scripts.
While Piven has vehemently denied any allegations, more and more women have come forward, most recently a former Entourage extra who claimed over the Thanksgiving break that the actor sexually assaulted her in 2009.
Wisdom of the Crowd: A Look at the Ratings
The first season of Wisdom of the Crowd is averaging a 0.97 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 7.45 million viewers. When sorted by its demo numbers, Wisdom of the Crowd ranks 17th of the 21 scripted CBS TV shows we’re currently tracking. When sorted by total viewership it rises to 11th place. Even without the off-screen concerns, it is possible CBS would have passed on additional episodes.
What do you think? Have you been watching the Wisdom of the Crowd TV series? Should CBS cancel or renew it for season two? Sound off, in the comments.
Why would they cancel such a good show? If the main problem is due to the actor not being able to control his sexual urges and now he’s getting in trouble for sexual harassment then REPLACE HIM! AND NICELY TELL HIM HE SHOULD’VE “QUIETLY” HIRED A DANG (I’ll say this as nice as I can do this doesn’t get deleted) CALL GIRL! And don’t let door hit you in the ARSE on your way out! You Cancel a show because of 1 filthy man? Smh!
Really like the show, I feel Previn is the weakest actor in the cast. Shame to let an interesting show go.
It is a shame CBS doesn’t give this show a chance, you rated teens, people who watch only watch reality show, you are getting like ABC 7 million watching and a rating of .9 you targeted the wrong age group SHAME OF YOU….give this show a chance, I love this show
Will Mia’s killer be found before you cancel the show
This show is fantastic. The relationships among the characters are interesting. The conceit – crowd sourcing to solve crime – is very 21st century. The commentary on the internet and on the various types of relationships that exist is fascinating. It is really ashamed to see this new show fall victim to accusations.
I love wisdom of the crowd. Please do not cancel this terrific show!
Please don’t cancel this show!! I love it! CBS should definitely renew it, this show gives a new perspective to solving crime. Plus it gives crime-solving a new image, and that’s what’s great about this show! Please please don’t cancel it
MY WIFE AND I BOTH LOOK FORWARD TO EACH EPISODE! IT IS ONE OF THE BEST NEW SHOWS ON ANY NETWORK AND IT IS AN INJUSTICE TO PUNISH BOTH THE STAR OF THE SERIES, AS WELL AS THE VIEWERS, TO CANCEL IT BASED ON UNPROVEN ALLEGATIONS FROM YEARS AGO. THIS KIND OF TREATMENT WILL EVENTUALLY COST CBS MANY VIEWERS.
I like the show, it is well acted and has a new premise which is refreshing. I agree with previous comments that at this point these are just allegations. However, I doubt CBS wants to appear to “support” sexual harassment, proved or not. What a pity, there are few original TV shows.
I understand the “allegations” against Jeremy Piven. However, this show still holds interest for me and hubby. It is a good show and we need to know who killed Mia. There are so few shows to watch on TV these days it is good to have one that doesn’t contain vile language and sexually explicit scenes. We get enough of that on other networks. Please keep this show on. Sophie concept should be something developed for actual reality.
You positively cannot cancel wisdom of the crowd the premise is completely unique. The actors as well as their characters mesh together perfectly and the writing is excellent. In television history there are many shows that became enormous hits that almost got cancelled in there freshman season and wisdom deserves that same chance. Sometimes the show just needs some fine-tuning like changing a time slot for example Sunday is a tough night when competing with football or perhaps maybe a different writer or two should be brought on board. although I like the show The Way It Is maybe there… Read more »
Wisdom of the crowd should definitely be renewed for season 2 the chemistry with the actors is perfect and the whole premise of the show is completely original not just another medical drama for example give it a chance with the ratings may be a lot of people just haven’t gotten into it yet. Historically there have been many extremely successful TV shows that got off to a rocky start but were given more time and ended up having good long runs. it seems like everytime I get attached to a TV show it gets canceled and enough episodes have… Read more »
Don’t cancel ‘wisdom of the crowd’….these allegations should not affect the continuation of the show..why are careers being shattered over allegations!!!!! Do your investigative work first!!!!!
I like the show and am very sorry to see it cancelled, probably due to unsubstantiated claims against Jeremy Piven. If this keeps up, there won’t be anything to watch on TV or the big screen.
This is one of the more intelligent shows on today. I don’t think it should be cancelled. And you’re not guilty till proven. It blows me away how many women are claiming “assault”, every day it’s someone new, ruining lives. KEEP HIM AND THE SHOW