event · captured 2026-05-02
NBC cancellations of Brilliant Minds and Stumble (2025)
This refers to a specific, dated entertainment industry event where NBC announced the cancellation of two television series - 'Brilliant Minds' after 2 seasons and 'Stumble' after 1 season. The query and headlines clearly indicate this is a particular occurrence that happened on a specific day in 2025, making it a specific event rather than an ongoing concept or general topic.
Why now
NBC announced cancellations for two series as part of its midseason programming adjustments. According to Deadline, Brilliant Minds and Stumble were canceled while other shows including Law & Order and Hunting Party remain under consideration. The Zachary Quinto-led medical drama Brilliant Minds completed its second season before being cut, while the comedy Stumble lasted only one season on the network. These cancellations reflect NBC's ongoing evaluation of its lineup performance and viewer engagement metrics during the 2024-2025 television season.
Top news
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‘Brilliant Minds’ & ‘Stumble’ Canceled By NBC, ‘Law & Order’ & ‘Hunting Party’ Remain On The Bubble
Deadline
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Brilliant Minds Canceled At NBC, No Season 3 For Zachary Quinto Drama
TVLine
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Zachary Quinto drama Brilliant Minds canceled after 2 seasons at NBC, Stumble done after 1
Entertainment Weekly
What to watch
Monitor NBC's remaining bubble shows, particularly Law & Order and Hunting Party, through the end of the 2024-2025 season to determine which series will receive renewals or cancellations. Pay attention to May 2025 when broadcast networks typically announce their fall schedules and make final renewal decisions. Look for updates on whether other mid-season replacements or new shows will replace Brilliant Minds and Stumble in NBC's programming grid.
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2026-05-02
Latest snapshot: 2026-05-02
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