The TV Ratings Guide: NBC Renew/Cancel Week 4: Brilliant Minds Looks a Bit Stupid
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www.thetvratingsguide.comHere’s the latest on NBC’s Brilliant Minds ratings and status.
- NBC has canceled Brilliant Minds after low linear ratings in 2025–2026, with the network not renewing the sophomore drama for another season. This reflects a broader pattern of underperforming dramas on NBC leading to early renewal uncertainty and schedule reshuffles.[1][8][9][10]
- The show experienced double-digit year-over-year declines in its time-slot after The Voice and was pulled from the regular schedule to make room for extended Voice episodes, signaling the network’s assessment of limited upside in the current slate.[2][10][1]
- Remaining episodes for the current cycle were moved to later air dates, but this did not alter the renewal outcome; cancellation was announced as NBC refocused on higher-performing properties.[9][1]
Illustration (example): If you’re tracking a show’s fate, a common pattern is a strong premiere followed by a steep drop in subsequent weeks, then a network confirms cancellation even before all season episodes air.
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Citations:
- NBC cancellation and rating decline details.[1]
- Schedule removal and renewal context.[10][2]
- Broader NBC scheduling impact and related cancellations.[8][9]