'Brilliant Minds' & 'Stumble' Canceled By NBC
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- NBC has canceled two series for the 2026-27 season: the sophomore medical drama Brilliant Minds and the freshman cheerleading comedy Stumble, both struggling with ratings despite some critical support.
- Brilliant Minds experienced steep double-digit declines and was pulled from the schedule early, with remaining episodes set to release post-cancellation on May 27.
- Stumble, though critically well-received, failed to build a broad audience despite scheduling adjustments and strong internal support, leading to its cancellation.
- Two NBC shows, Law & Order and The Hunting Party, remain uncertain for renewal, with The Hunting Party benefiting from strong streaming performance on Netflix and Peacock.
- Law & Order, despite creative improvements and steady viewership, is surprisingly on the bubble, but an outright cancellation seems unlikely without a possible limited final season.
