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NBC Cancels ‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Before Upfronts

Weak linear ratings prompted the move ahead of the network’s May 11 upfronts.

Overview

  • NBC, which announced the cancellations Friday, ended the medical drama after two seasons and the freshman cheerleading comedy after one.
  • Brilliant Minds was pulled from the schedule in February as audience levels fell, and its six remaining episodes will air starting May 27.
  • Stumble wrapped its first season in March and ranked as NBC’s least-watched series this season despite strong notices from critics.
  • Nielsen live-plus-seven data show Brilliant Minds averaged just above 3 million viewers, while Stumble drew about 2.24 million, the lowest among NBC dramas and series respectively.
  • Renewal decisions now pivot to May 11, with Law & Order, The Hunting Party, and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins awaiting word as NBC weighs eight pilots for 2026–27.