NBC Cancels 'Brilliant Minds' and 'Stumble' for 2026-27 Season NBC has announced its first set of cancellation decisions for the 2026-27 television season, ending the runs of sophomore medical drama Brilliant Minds and freshman cheerleading comedy Stumble. The network has opted not to renew either series, leaving two returning scripted shows—Law & Order and The Hunting Party—on the bubble. New midseason entry The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins appears poised for renewal, likely with a shorter order. The cancellations of Brilliant Minds and Stumble were anticipated due to their underwhelming ratings and scheduling challenges. Brilliant Minds, starring Zachary Quinto, has been NBC’s lowest-rated drama on linear television, with double-digit year-to-year declines despite retaining its post-Voice Monday time slot. The series faced early signs of its fate when NBC moved it to a two-hour Voice block in February, effectively ending its run. The remaining six episodes will air post-cancellation on May 27. Stumble, a single-camera mockumentary starring Jenn Lyon, also struggled to find a broad audience. Despite critical acclaim (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and strong internal support from NBCUniversal, the show’s ratings suffered from its Friday scheduling slot behind Reba McEntire’s Happy’s Place. Efforts to reposition the series, including creative scheduling moves and participation in NBCUniversal’s awards season events, failed to secure a wider viewership. Among the shows on the bubble, Law & Order—NBC’s long-running legal drama revival—faces uncertainty despite its recent creative resurgence. The series, which underwent major cast changes in its first few seasons after its 2022 launch, has found its footing in the current season.#nbc #law_and_order #brilliant_minds #stumble #the_hunting_party
