Pure Genius

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 27, 2016
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 7 out of 19
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Critic Reviews

  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Oct 25, 2016
    83
    Marred by the usual hospital prime-time melodramatics, Pure Genius is still a compelling idea matched to a superior cast.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Jon Negroni
    Oct 21, 2016
    70
    Said writers prove to be less than slouches in the pilot, pushing several medical subplots through a meaty hour that are different and interesting enough to keep viewers tuned in until the final moments. As far as new CBS dramas go, that’s a breath of fresh air worth celebrating.
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Oct 26, 2016
    67
    The cancer/pregnancy storyline unfortunately takes a rather predictable turn in terms of the woman’s hard-praying husband. But the dynamics between the willful Bell and his staff are well-played throughout.
  5. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Sep 16, 2016
    67
    The medical deduction stuff is entertaining, just as it was on “House,” and here it’s done with more high-tech gadgetry in the room. But the regular characters aren’t particularly interesting.

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#93 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 42
  3. Negative: 9 out of 42
  1. GMAriya
    Jan 9, 2017
    10
    Pure Genius is my favorite show. Smart dialogs, interesting characters. A show without vulgarity and brutality. Each episode present anPure Genius is my favorite show. Smart dialogs, interesting characters. A show without vulgarity and brutality. Each episode present an intense psychological drama. I love the interactions of the brilliant minds when they finish each other sentences like weaving the ideas.… Full Review »
  2. snovasf
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Dr. House without neurotics. An interesting combination of the belief in humane approach and finding a scientific solution to a medicalDr. House without neurotics. An interesting combination of the belief in humane approach and finding a scientific solution to a medical problem. The slight overdose of melodramatic situations is compensated for me by a likable cast.… Full Review »
  3. chriscurry
    Jan 20, 2017
    10
    We really like this show. Please reconsider cancelling it. It is a very interesting show. I get so tired of the killing shows, this is soWe really like this show. Please reconsider cancelling it. It is a very interesting show. I get so tired of the killing shows, this is so refreshing to watch. Wish you would look at some of the comedies that should be cancelled, such as 2 Broke Girls, Outdoor, Odd Couple. 2 Broke Girls is so vulgar. I get tired of these shows and usually there is nothing else on at the same time that is worth watching.… Full Review »
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