NBC has decided to cancel the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” after two seasons, along with the mockumentary comedy “Stumble” following its first season, according to Variety.
“Brilliant Minds” is inspired by Oliver Sacks’ books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars.” The series features Zachary Quinto as neurology physician Oliver Wolf. The storyline follows Dr. Wolf and his team at Bronx General as they explore the enigmatic medical cases of the mind, ultimately questioning who deserves care.
The first season of “Brilliant Minds” aired from September 2024 to January 2025. The second season began in September 2025, running for 14 episodes before NBC removed it from the schedule in February due to declining viewership. The series is set to return with its final six episodes starting on May 27.
In addition to Quinto, the cast of “Brilliant Minds” includes Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, Donna Murphy, John Clarence Stewart, Brian Altemus, and Al Calderon.
Michael Grassi created the series, serving as an executive producer alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Jasmine Russ, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis, and Shefali Malhoutra.
“Stumble” is set in the world of junior college cheerleading. In the series, Jenn Lyon plays a renowned cheerleading coach who is dismissed after being caught drinking with her team. She then takes a position at a junior college in Oklahoma, aiming to build a team capable of winning the national championship.
The series debuted in November, with its finale airing in March. Although it was generally well-received by critics, it did not secure a large enough audience for renewal.
Lyon starred alongside Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar, and Georgie Murphy, with Kristin Chenoweth appearing in a recurring role.
Created by Jeff Astrof and Liz Astrof, who also served as writers and executive producers, “Stumble” featured direction from Jeff Blitz, who also executive produced. Dana Honor and Monica Aldama were executive producers as well, with Universal Television as the studio.
Following these cancellations, NBC awaits decisions on the midseason comedy “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, and the second-year drama “The Hunting Party.”
For the first time in years, NBC has ordered several pilots for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. This includes a reboot of “The Rockford Files” with David Boreanaz and a private investigator comedy from Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. These pilots, along with other procedural and comedy pilots, are considered strong contenders for series orders.
