NBC Cancels 'Brilliant Minds' After Two Seasons and 'Stumble' After One
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NBC has canceled the medical drama 'Brilliant Minds' after its second season and the mockumentary comedy 'Stumble' after one season. The remaining episodes of 'Brilliant Minds' will air starting May 27, while NBC is evaluating other series and has ordered new pilots for the 2026-2027 season.
Facts First
- NBC canceled 'Brilliant Minds' after its second season.
- NBC canceled 'Stumble' after its single season.
- 'Brilliant Minds' starring Zachary Quinto will air its final six episodes beginning May 27.
- NBC is awaiting decisions on 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' and 'The Hunting Party'.
- NBC has ordered new pilots for the 2026-2027 broadcast season.
What Happened
NBC has canceled two television series. The medical drama 'Brilliant Minds' has ended after two seasons. Its second season premiered in September 2025 and ran for 14 episodes before being removed from the schedule in February. The remaining six episodes of 'Brilliant Minds' will return beginning on May 27. The mockumentary comedy 'Stumble' has been canceled after one season. It debuted in November and aired its series finale in March.
Why this Matters to You
If you were a fan of these shows, you will see the conclusion of 'Brilliant Minds' this May. The cancellation of these series may indicate NBC is shifting its programming strategy, which could lead to new shows being developed that might appeal to you. The network is currently evaluating the future of other series, including the comedy 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' and the drama 'The Hunting Party', so their stories could continue.
What's Next
The remaining episodes of 'Brilliant Minds' will air beginning May 27. NBC is awaiting a decision on a second season for 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' and has 'The Hunting Party' currently on the bubble. The network has already ordered several pilots for the 2026-2027 broadcast season, including a reboot of 'The Rockford Files' starring David Boreanaz and a PI comedy from Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. NBC is also considering a number of other procedural and comedy pilots, suggesting new programming is likely to be announced in the coming year.