Limitless is 100% dead. Cancelled at CBS, the series was being shopped to other outlets for Season 2.
However, exec producer Craig Sweeny has now put an end to those faint second season hopes, confirming that the show “will not continue on any platform”.
Per THR, producers CBS Television Studios had taken Limitless to Amazon and Netflix, with the latter immediately passing on picking up the series for Season 2, and now Amazon fully consigning it the cancellation graveyard.
I'm truly sad to report that #Limitless will not continue on any platform. Thanks so much to everyone who watched.
— Craig Sweeny (@CraigSweeny) May 25, 2016
The reaper awaits…
RIP.
Sue says
No No! This show was so fantastic. VERY entertaining.
Christine says
I loved this show. First “The Good Wife”, then “CSI: Cyber” and now this. Will they at least put this on DVD so we can have it?
Lynne says
I CANNOT BELIEVE you would cancel this series!!!!! It was so smart, funny, heart warming. WTF CBS, not everyone wants to watch reality tv, or cookie cutter shows.
This was well written, well acted and entertaining. To every one involved in the show, I thank you.
I’m truly disappointed.
Freya says
I’m so with you Lynne! I absolutely refuse to watch reality tv and cookie cutter shows. I seek out the unique…and with all my favorite shows either being cancelled before they can really get started or coming to a natural conclusion, I foresee myself living out my life watching re-runs.
Lance says
WTF CBS? Les Moonves said quite some time ago that this show was to be renewed. It’s a good show and had decent ratings. Why CBS? WHY?!?
I support every other decision you made, except this one. This is asinine!
Karen says
I so agree Lance. We loved that show. Great cast and fantastic idea for the near future. Makes me want to cry
Vivian says
I have been hoping someone else would pick up this awesome show.. Sad, sad day for the fans. );
Wayne says
Really? Limitless was a great show. Although I’m somewhat intrigued by the re-imagining of MacGyver I’d rather have Limitless have a second season!
T-Pink says
Crap! Why do decent shows keep hetting axed and stupid shit stays on for life?
T-Pink says
Getting, sorry.
john mulder says
OK so you cancel limitless but keep 2 broke girls on.The reboot of MacGyver will be canceled after one season.CBS has been stupid,they canceled Stalker.But anything super dumb or has CSI in it they keep.
Bluedogs says
I am pretty stunned by this decision. Limitless was one of the better shows on TV and the ratings weren’t horrible. It didn’t fit into the NCIS, Blue Blood, Hawaii 5-0, etc. niche of murder and solve, murder and solve. Limitless had imagination and so much more potential than most CBS shows and it’s a pity that many people won’t get a chance to see entertaining creativity.
Carole says
I really love NCIS and Blue Bloods and am glad they were renewed, but likewise this was a super series, that like Stalker just hasn’t been given a chance! It was fresh, different and quirky, who are the numb nuts that make these decisions?!!!
Bluedogs says
I did not mean to imply Blue Bloods or NCIS were bad shows – I just wanted to make a point about the ‘type’ of program that finds success on CBS. Let’s face it – there are 3 NCIS shows currently airing (all have the same premise). CSI had 4 spun off the original success (also same premise).
Limitless was, as you said, fresh with both generally intelligent writing and humor.
It will be missed.
Alan says
They’re cleaning the stables so thoroughly the networks must have found a bigger s**t shovel. Hope other major losers like The Player and Minority Report have been consigned to the white elephants graveyard too. Next to go: hopefully Sleepy Hollow. The writers lost the plot early in S2 and dont seem to know where to find it.
Barry Etheridge says
It’s getting to the point where nobody will watch new series because they simply can’t trust the network to reward your interest with continued support. Maybe we should all just boycott anything new until CBS gives a 2 season guarantee on anything they produce.
Michelle says
I am with you Barry!
James Henry says
You keep the blood and gut shows on forever but don’t give great light-hearted shows like Limitless a chance to develop their signature. You are no longer my favorite channel since you dumped this great show. Now you’re just dumb.
Rogosh says
Limitless and person of interest, wow cbs sucks.
james henry says
totally agree! loved both shows.
Frannie says
I loved this show!! New and different, they always cancel the interesting ones. I wish the other networks or Netflix would have picked it up. Sad to see it go. This is why people don’t watch alot of new shows they get cancelled too often.
Dave says
Loved the show, premise, writing, actors – should have given it more time!!!
Michelle says
I am so mad. I love this show. I hate Bradley Cooper and didnt want to like it but I do. Come on CBS and/or Craig Sweeny …… Make this right!
J.m says
You idiots tv is for old people who are brain dead they obviously will want limitless cancelled.
Bluedogs says
To J.m – Are you seriously implying that ‘old people’ didn’t watch Limitless and that’s why it is cancelled? I hate to break it to you but it is the lack of ‘young’ people watching that got it cancelled. They (18-49) are apparently all busy watching the Kardashians, 2 Broke Girls and 6 hours of the Voice every week to tune into Limitless.
Justin T says
Cancelling this show is the most singular dumbest thing I’ve heard of this entire year.
Just what boxes do you need checked to keep a show alive? Let’s review….
1. Humour: Limitless->check!
2. Wit and Intelligence: Limitless-> check!
3. Great chemistry between the cast: Limitless-> check!
4. Mystery..tons of plot line possibilities: Limitless-> check!
5. A substance that unlocks the limitless potential of the human brain but still maintains believability as a whole: Limitless-> check!
6. Getting the audience to feel invested, yet finding the show heart warming and serious when it needs to be: Limitless -> check!
7. Ratings and viewership: Limitless -> check!
8. Big star in the form of Bradley Cooper: Limitless -> check!
9. Deserving of AT LEAST ONE MORE SEASON: Limitless!- check check check!!!!
I mean….I could keep going on!
What more do you need CBS Execs????!! Grow half a brain and you’d see you’re making a humongous mistake cancelling this show after one season. There are certainly worse shows that have been on the air longer…. comon!
Bluedogs says
Perhaps if a CBS Exec took NZT one day they’d be able to solve the mystery that has eluded them for decades: How to identify a potential “hit” series when it is staring you in the face.
Saturn Girl says
Absolutely CRAZY that this was canceled!! Everyone loves it ! Brian’s characters rocks! The premise is awesome. WHAT IS WRONG WITH CBS??? IDIOTS!
Chris says
This really pisses me off. They keep ratings disaster ‘Supergirl’ and pass on this show. It was great and really had set itself up for some reinvention next season.
It is even worse that Netflix and Amazon passed. CBS can do NCIS & CSI a ton of ways and usually give them a good chance. I think we get a fourth Chicago themed show next season.
Limitless and Person of Interest were two of my favorite shows. I’m glad I can at least keep Scorpion.
Bert says
This show was soooo good. The humor, cast, & writing were excellent. The ratings were decent – why would you cancel this?
Ev says
one of the best shows on television. how stupid to cancel this one. there are so few really good shows and then they get cancelled. hope someone picks this one up….please
also love outdaughtered and it will probably be cancelled too. I guess good quality television does not sell. only sex, lies, manipulation, murder, and on and on. maybe this explains some of the things that happens in our country.
Sandy says
My husband and I totally love this show. I can’t believe it’s being cancelled. I wish someone would change their mind!!!
Elizabeth says
My son and I loved the show, hopefully Netflix will maybe pick it up as a series
Robyn says
This sucks!!
Another great show cancelled while I can’t even turn on my tv or look at a magazine without seeing something about those brain dead Kardashians!!
Wonderful entertaining shows keep getting cancelled while the Kardashians & Fake Housewives of Where ever take over our tv’s with bullshit & will live on forever like cockroaches!!
Cindy says
Obviously I just read this?! CBS you are becoming like NBC – cancelling good shows after season one. I hardly ever watch NBC because of that reason. Don’t make me add you to that list. Limitless was a great show to watch. My husband and I both watched. So Sad.