‘Brilliant Minds' Pulled From NBC Schedule, ‘The Voice' Season 29 Takes Over Monday Nights After Winter Olympics
"Brilliant Minds" is looking D.O.A, with NBC pulling the final six episodes of the medical drama from the schedule.
variety.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]