'Brilliant Minds' and 'Stumble' Canceled at NBC
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- NBC has canceled the medical drama "Brilliant Minds" after two seasons due to declining viewership, though the remaining six episodes of Season 2 will air starting May 27.
- "Brilliant Minds," starring Zachary Quinto as neurologist Oliver Wolf, is based on Oliver Sacks' books and explores medical mysteries of the mind at Bronx General Hospital.
- The mockumentary comedy "Stumble," centered on a junior college cheerleading coach played by Jenn Lyon, was canceled after one season despite positive critical reception but insufficient audience numbers.
- "Stumble" aired from November to March and featured a cast including Taran Killam and Kristin Chenoweth, with Jeff and Liz Astrof as creators and executive producers.
- NBC's comedy "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" and drama "The Hunting Party" remain uncertain regarding renewal decisions.
