NBC Brilliant Minds rating declines
Definition
A phrase describing the sharp drop in television ratings for NBC's medical drama series 'Brilliant Minds,' starring Zachary Quinto, which averaged among the network's lowest viewership numbers and led to its cancellation after two seasons.
Industry term highlighting the underperformance and viewership slippage of 'Brilliant Minds' compared to its freshman season and other NBC scripted shows, ultimately sealing its fate despite positive reviews.
Examples
The NBC Brilliant Minds rating declines hit harder than a plot twist where the genius neurosurgeon forgets his own diagnosis.
While fans rallied online, the NBC Brilliant Minds rating declines proved that even brilliant TV can't outsmart the remote control.
NBC executives watched the Brilliant Minds rating declines unfold like a slow-motion MRI scan of a sinking show.
In the wake of NBC Brilliant Minds rating declines, Zachary Quinto might need to mind-meld with a new network for better numbers.