NBC Renew/Cancel Week 12: Brilliant Minds Bows Out, Not Brilliantly
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www.thetvratingsguide.comHere’s a concise update based on the latest reporting I can summarize for you.
- NBC has moved to cancel Brilliant Minds after steep rating declines in its second season, ending with the network not renewing the show for a third season. Several outlets note it as NBC’s lowest-rated drama in the linear lineup, with double-digit year-over-year drops that contributed to the decision.[1][6][9]
- The final six episodes of Brilliant Minds were scheduled to air in May 2026, but NBC shifted the Monday 9–11 pm slot to The Voice: Battle of Champions as part of a broader schedule reshuffle around the Winter Olympics and upcoming programming, effectively removing Brilliant Minds from the main schedule.[6][9][1]
- Industry outlets cited the cancellation as part of NBC’s broader scripting slate adjustments, with reports that Stumble (a companion cancellation) and other underperforming dramas are also being reviewed as the network refines its lineup.[5][7][10]
Key sources you can check for full context:
- Variety: Brilliant Minds pulled from NBC schedule as The Voice season takes over Mondays.[9]
- Hollywood Reporter: NBC expands The Voice and pushes Brilliant Minds off schedule.[6]
- TV/entertainment coverage aggregators noting cancellations and ratings trends.[7][1]
If you want, I can pull the most recent TV ratings numbers for Brilliant Minds (e.g., Live+7 adults 18-49) and lay out a quick table showing season-by-season changes. I can also summarize the current NBC 2026–27 slate changes and what’s replacing Brilliant Minds in detail.