<P> Limitless officially got a series order in May 2015 . The show was announced as a spin - off of the film, before confirming that Bradley Cooper would make regular appearances, reprising his role as Edward Morra . </P> <P> The TV show premiered on CBS on September 22, 2015, with a 1.9 rating . </P> <P> On May 25, 2016, Craig Sweeny announced the series had been cancelled after one season . </P>

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