NBC has made its first cancellation decisions for the 2026-27 season, ending both Brilliant Minds and Stumble due to low viewership. Brilliant Minds averaged just above 3 million viewers, making it NBC’s lowest rated drama series. Stumble fared even worse with an average of 2.24 million viewers.
Key facts:
- NBC has canceled Brilliant Minds after two seasons.
- NBC has canceled Stumble after one season.
- Brilliant Minds is loosely based on the work of neurologist Oliver Sacks.
- Brilliant Minds starred Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf.
- Stumble starred Jenn Lyon as a cheerleading coach.
Brilliant Minds aired its first season in September 2024 and its second season in September 2025. The final episodes will air starting May 27, 2026. Stumble aired its final episode in March 2026.
Both shows were among NBC’s least watched scripted series of the season. Brilliant Minds experienced the steepest double-digit year-to-year declines among NBC dramas. Stumble also had spent the last few months heavily on the bubble.
NBC is still considering the future of other shows, including Law & Order, The Hunting Party, and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. Officials have not confirmed any further details regarding these programs.
