It seems Limitless may have out-stayed its welcome at CBS, as network President Glenn Geller confirms that the property is currently being offered out to other potential buyers. As the annual TV upfronts continue, networks and television fans alike find themselves in the midst of a frenzy of cancellations and renewals, as executives make the tough decisions about the future of their series. It seems that, although its film-to-tv stable-mate Rush Hour was not so lucky, Limitless has received a temporary stay of execution, while the network tries to find it a new home.
Based on the 2011 movie of the same name, Limitless was developed by Craig Sweeny and was picked up for a 22 episode first season. Starring Jake McDormand as struggling musician Brian Finch, the show sees him discover the nootrpoic drug Nzt-48, which unlocks the full potential of the brain. He goes on to use this power to help the FBI – specifically,...
Based on the 2011 movie of the same name, Limitless was developed by Craig Sweeny and was picked up for a 22 episode first season. Starring Jake McDormand as struggling musician Brian Finch, the show sees him discover the nootrpoic drug Nzt-48, which unlocks the full potential of the brain. He goes on to use this power to help the FBI – specifically,...
- 5/18/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Interview Conducted by & Copyright Edward Gross Limitless, based on the feature film of the same name focuses on Brian Finch (Jake McDorman), who discovers the brain-boosting power of the mysteriuous drug Nzt and is coerced by the FBI into using his extraordinary cognitive abilities to ssolve complex cases for them. Working closely with Brian in the major case squad in New York City is Agent Rebecca Harris (Jennifer Carpenter), a formidable investigator with a dark past, and Agent Boyle (Hill Harper), a former military officer and Rebecca’s confidante. They report to Special Agent in Charge Nasreen “Naz” Pouran (Mary Elizabeth Mastrontonio), a canny manipulator of the reins of power. Unbeknownst to the FBI, Brian also has a clandestine relationship with Senator Edward Morra (Bradley Cooper, in a recurring role, reprising his role from the film), a presidential hopeful and regular user of Nzt who has plans of his own for his new protégé.
- 2/23/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Tonight's Limitless opens with a grim scene. On a stormy night, the crew goes to investigate a brutal murder, in which a woman was tied to the bed and stabbed dozens of times. "This isn't very fun," Brian thinks, as if he's reading the minds of viewers. That's when we're transported into his subconscious.In Brian's subconscious, we meet a Barney rip-off named Joshosaurus Josh. Brian loved Joshosaurus when he was a kid. Now, he's pretty chill about him. Joshosaurus sets up the conceit of this episode: Everything is filtered through Brian's perspective, and he's decided to establish some rules. The first is that distressing words (like "kill" or "stab") be replaced with nice words (like "hug" or "cuddle"). That leads to Agent Rebecca Harris saying, with gravitas, lines like, "The soda pop splatter indicates she was still playing air guitar before being sent to an awesome farm in the country.
- 1/20/2016
- by Brian Feldman
- Vulture
It’s time to unlock the full potential of our brains with Limitless season one, episode two, which is called “Badge! Gun!” Great episode name. I hope this naming schema applies to every episode. Next week: “Car! Hat!” In case you missed last week’s rollicking pilot, here is what happened: Brian took the Limitless pill, Nzt, and now he works for the FBI with Agent Rebecca Harris. But he also works for Bradley Cooper (character: Eddie Morra). Intriguing! This episode continues where we left off last week, with Brian and Rebecca on a rooftop. “It’s time,” Rebecca says, and then we get another shot of Brian’s mouth. This show loves mouths. Here’s another thing this show loves: time-saving montages. We could sit through another three episodes of Brian getting used to his FBI handlers, but instead we get this nice little sequence where he gets studied...
- 9/30/2015
- by Brian Feldman
- Vulture
One episode was provided prior to broadcast.
Coming from someone who has only seen the big screen version of Limitless in random pieces on basic cable, CBS’s new-crime-procedural-with-a-different-wallpaper is shockingly deft in doing what it sets out to accomplish. There’s a surprising amount of sweetness thanks to a core relationship between loner Brian and his sickly father, and the show as a whole works overtime in catching up anyone who may never have heard of the Bradley Cooper-starring film. All the same, it will hardly change the opinions of those who visibly revolt against those acronym-heavy procedurals that CBS trots out each year, but given the opportunity, there’s decent a chance you’ll get lost in this world along with Brian.
Taking place in-real-time, four years after the events of the 2011 movie, the new Limitless catches us up with the action courtesy of Brian Finch (Jake McDorman,...
Coming from someone who has only seen the big screen version of Limitless in random pieces on basic cable, CBS’s new-crime-procedural-with-a-different-wallpaper is shockingly deft in doing what it sets out to accomplish. There’s a surprising amount of sweetness thanks to a core relationship between loner Brian and his sickly father, and the show as a whole works overtime in catching up anyone who may never have heard of the Bradley Cooper-starring film. All the same, it will hardly change the opinions of those who visibly revolt against those acronym-heavy procedurals that CBS trots out each year, but given the opportunity, there’s decent a chance you’ll get lost in this world along with Brian.
Taking place in-real-time, four years after the events of the 2011 movie, the new Limitless catches us up with the action courtesy of Brian Finch (Jake McDorman,...
- 9/23/2015
- by Mitchel Broussard
- We Got This Covered
If you’re a glass-half-empty type, then Brian Finch, the protagonist of CBS’ new drama series Limitless, comes out of Tuesday night’s pilot episode having endured some seriously awful stuff.
Forced to crawl on his belly through New York City subway-system skank. Gobsmacked by the murder of an old pal with whom he just reconnected. Possibly addicted to a new and incredibly potent drug. Perhaps worst of all? Finished with a temp job that was supposed to last two weeks — but only took two hours.
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Forced to crawl on his belly through New York City subway-system skank. Gobsmacked by the murder of an old pal with whom he just reconnected. Possibly addicted to a new and incredibly potent drug. Perhaps worst of all? Finished with a temp job that was supposed to last two weeks — but only took two hours.
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- 9/23/2015
- TVLine.com
Bradley Cooper will reprise his role from the Limitless movie as a recurring role in the new TV show, which also now has a trailer...
During all its pre-season-order hype, we've been fairly confused by the information surrounding the Limitless TV show. Apparently it was a continuation of the movie, starring Bradley Cooper's movie character (a writer named Eddie), based on some reports. While, according to other sources, it was a cop show based on a new protagonist called Brian (Jack McDorman).
Well the trailer dropped overnight, so which is it? Well, actually, it's both. Cooper has been confirmed to reprise his Eddie role, but as more of a pill-giving Morpheus-esque recurring character. Handling the heavy lifting (and the maths, and the crime-solving stuff) will be McDorman's Brian, which is very much the lead role.
If that doesn't quite make sense as explained, hopefully the trailer will make things a little clearer.
During all its pre-season-order hype, we've been fairly confused by the information surrounding the Limitless TV show. Apparently it was a continuation of the movie, starring Bradley Cooper's movie character (a writer named Eddie), based on some reports. While, according to other sources, it was a cop show based on a new protagonist called Brian (Jack McDorman).
Well the trailer dropped overnight, so which is it? Well, actually, it's both. Cooper has been confirmed to reprise his Eddie role, but as more of a pill-giving Morpheus-esque recurring character. Handling the heavy lifting (and the maths, and the crime-solving stuff) will be McDorman's Brian, which is very much the lead role.
If that doesn't quite make sense as explained, hopefully the trailer will make things a little clearer.
- 5/14/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Life in Pieces
Along with all other networks on Upfronts week, CBS is unveiling the lineup for their 2015-2016 television season, just as the current one winds down. Having already announced the existing shows that will and won’t be returning next season, CBS also revealed the new shows that will be appearing on the channel, along with trailers.
Among the new series on CBS in the fall will be Supergirl.
Supergirl is an action-adventure drama based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist), Superman’s (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Twelve-year-old Kara escaped the doomed planet Krypton with her parents’ help at the same time as the infant Kal-El. Protected and raised on Earth by her foster family, the Danvers, Kara grew...
Along with all other networks on Upfronts week, CBS is unveiling the lineup for their 2015-2016 television season, just as the current one winds down. Having already announced the existing shows that will and won’t be returning next season, CBS also revealed the new shows that will be appearing on the channel, along with trailers.
Among the new series on CBS in the fall will be Supergirl.
Supergirl is an action-adventure drama based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist), Superman’s (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Twelve-year-old Kara escaped the doomed planet Krypton with her parents’ help at the same time as the infant Kal-El. Protected and raised on Earth by her foster family, the Danvers, Kara grew...
- 5/13/2015
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
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