CBS Cancels ‘God Friended Me’ & Sets 2-Hour Series Finale
The God Account is getting deactivated.
God Friended Me has been canceled, and the two-hour series finale is set for Sunday, April 26.
For the past two seasons, Miles (Brandon Micheal Hall) has been helping friend suggestions sent his way by an account on Facebook known only as “God.” But he, Cara (Violett Beane), and Rakesh (Suraj Sharma) seem to be one step closer to identifying the person behind it after meeting Corey Smith (Cornelius Smith Jr.). Someone stole the predictive algorithm he designed, and now they’re on a quest to find that person. (They could have used it to create the God Account.)
“We’re extremely proud of the unique concept and uplifting stories God Friended Me has told over the past two seasons. We thank the brilliant cast, writers, production team and crew for a show that stirred thoughtful conversation about faith, life and happiness, and made viewers feel good at the end of each episode,” CBS and Warner Bros. Television said.
(Peter Kramer/CBS)
“The creative team behind the show has one last ‘friend suggestion’ in mind, as well as an ending we hope brings a satisfying conclusion to Miles’ journey in search of the God Account,” the statement teased of the series finale.
We’ll have to tune in on April 26 to see how many answers we get.
God Friended Me, Sundays, 8/7c, CBS
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Not sure what the viewership was but I have loved every episode. I’m very disappointed that such an uplifting faith based show would be cancelled. Especially in the times that we are in right now. A show I’m not afraid for my grand kids to watch. So very sad.
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It had strong ratings. Makes this decision a surprise.
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This was one of my favorite shows. Now I no longer need to watch CBS.
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Such a good show, never missed it. A shame it is ending too soon.
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NOOOOOO.. I loved this show. I am disappointed!!!
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Too bad. It was a sweet show
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Why is it being cancelled?? We finally have a show on TV that is uplifting and makes you feel good after every episode versus all the violence and tragedy on all the other shows and now they decide to cancel it? What’s wrong with CVS I will boycott them going forward!!
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Canceling a wonderful show? What are they thinking. It shows that the world isn't all full of killing and evilness. We need to see the goodness in people!
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I am sorry to see it to be canceled I kinda like the show now what
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I agree, I loved that show.
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Very sad. I loved watching the show and how they dealt with the problems of the people friend suggestions. It could have gone on for a few more years even if they dad find out who was the person sending the God Account messages. 😒😞
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So sad to hear this...I love this show & enjoy watching it with my 2 Granddaughters (12 & 14). They are both big fans as well...😥
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Finally have a quality show to watch and it's being cancelled...what a shame
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Yes, I am very sad. It was my uplifting show of the week
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This is freakin,BS ,CBS, during this pandemic era, our lives ,have forever changed! Every episode, gave us all hope ,that mankind will indeed survive, that we are good at heart, giving, loving! Now, you are canceling the show! Really, you should canceled some of your cut throat reality shows! It was perfect, for Sunday night! It was a positive series! It gave us hope, that things will work out! This is really sad, to me, and the thousands, who, believe in a happy ending! I hope you can reconsider!
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A show the entire family could watch. Whenever there is a descent show it gets cancelled. Should have kept it on.
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Sad. We need a show like this.!!
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The show pulled in good ratings often winning its timeslot. Kind of surprising that the plug is being pulled.
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This makes me sad, I really like the show. Different concept, easy to watch...never missed an episode. Thank you God Friended Me staff, actors...etc... for bringing a show on TV reflecting the divine intervention around us.
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SERIOUSLY?!?! WHY, and HOW, COULD CBS CANCEL “GOD FRIENDED ME?!?”
What An AWESOME SHOW!!!
Considering there’s a Show on Television Called, “EVIL,” (And MANY OTHER Not So “Decent” TV Shows, Etc), DOESN’T SOMEONE AT CBS, ESPECIALLY NOW,....THINK THAT “GOD FRIENDED ME,” Could HELP MORE WITH OUR CURRENT SITUATION,...AND AFTERWARD!!!
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE,...SAD!!
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I looked forward to this show every week. It always left me feeling inspired, uplifted, hopeful after watching. I'll miss it a lot.
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ABSOLUTELY, love this show, the characters are awesome, and I always look forward to the message it gives me... I am truly sad to see such a wonderful show come to an end, please, please change your mind...we need this now more than ever..!!!!!
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CBS must be crazy. What were you thinking ? The best program on - it has a unique storyline, interesting characters. At the end of last night’s episode I was heartbroken when the announcer said Series’ finale- no, what he said series not season. Please please someone pick this program up and continue with this creative show. I will be so sad to see y’all go. Know you were loved and appreciated. Praying for a miracle and to hear you have been saved. Best wishes and hope to see you soon.
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I'm so sad to see that God Friended Me was canceled. This has been one of my favorite shows. It's serious but almost always has a beautiful, heartfelt ending that touches me and apparently other viewers too. I have never missed an episode. I am disappointed that Sundays will no longer have this feel good drama on its lineup. I also hope that the series finale answers a lot of questions. I'm also a sucker for romance and hope Miles and Kara get back together. Thank you actors for making this a great show!!!!
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Why?? I am totally upset about the cancellation. I have always looked forward to watching each episode. Such a great show that could have gone on for several seasons! Bring it back!
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It is with great sorrow to hear about the cancelling of the show! My wife and I looked forward each Sunday to see such a talented ensemble cast. It is my sincere hope that the show will be picked up by some other forward thinking network!
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CBS listen to the people it's a show we need NOW... also great actors too.
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I love this show and am so sad that it is coming to an end. The cast is great and each episode was thoughtfully done.
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Another good show they take off the air, that why so many people are going to streaming
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Although I'm not a TV buff, I've watched this show every opportunity I've had! It is age appropriate and content I've watched helps kids learn how to reason out scenarios that can prepare them for life! It gives viewers an opportunity to witness healthy conversation, not drugs, profanity, sex, violence, screaming or shouting and social media badgering!
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I really enjoyed this show and hope that CBS will reconsider!!!!
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God Friended Me gets cancelled but Blue Bloods will probably get renewed. What a joke.
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Why? This show was good for all ages. Weather u believe or not. U we’re seeing what God can do with all kinds if people.Its such a shame that it’s being canceled. What was the real reason it’s being canceled?
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We are so sad the show has been cancelled. We watched all episodes including reruns and recorded ones when we could not watch when aired. This show was the only series without violence, negativity, and language issues. Such a shame for the viewers to miss out on the wholesome and rewarding stories of people helping people.
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Truly sad. I loved this show, don’t quite understand the ending though.
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I fell in love with this strange little program in the middle of the very first episode. I am not religious, but the concept was presented in such an open-minded and open-hearted way that it was never off-putting. I appreciate the variety of societal situations that were addressed in the two seasons, always respectfully and always allowing the viewer the latitude to consider the issues from a number of perspectives. I will miss the fine cast and the storyline.
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I loved the CBS Sunday line up, starting with 60 Minutes, then God Friended Me, which I was addicted to, then NCIS LA, but they have dropped other popular shows, like Madame Secretary. WTH?! I’m sad about the end of GFM...it was a unique and creative show.
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Love love love this show! Sad to see it come to an end! Very inspirational show and I loved every second!
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This is horrible. God Friended Me is awesome. I watched it every week. The show gave hope. Seeing Miles grow even though he said he doesn’t believe in God shows how God can bring good out of anything and anyone. CBS should reconsider this. The world needs hope. This show gave that to so many.
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You are cancelling one of the BEST shows on CBS ..That's STUPID!!!
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This is such a good show. Way to go CBS, second show to get cancelled.
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Yes. Very upset. I looked forward to God Friended Me every Sunday. Now that Madam Secretary and God Friended me are over there is nothing on Sunday night. I will have to go to another channel.
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I enjoyed God Friended Me so much...that I actually went to the (minor) hassle of putting in a Season Pass on the ol' DVR for the hour show following it...so that I wouldn't miss anything due to the frequent CBS NFL over-runs...
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I’m so aggravated that CBS cancelled “God Friended Me”! It was such an uplifting, clever show and really very needed for the current time and at odds political climate our society is now. The show encouraged the viewers to really think about what is going on in the world. Some other channel needs to pick it up. What the producers think was a great ending left me with too many questions and very disappointed that I would not see more of these characters. It would be a perfect show for Hallmark, heck I can think of several channels it would be a great match for! I’m going to pray it happens!!
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Why would you cancel the only good show in the world?
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Disappointed in CBS for canceling the show only after 2 seasons! This is like the best show on now that is not violent, nor filled with bad language; has great moral values of helping others, being open to people's beliefs..the list goes on. So sad.
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??? "ended"??? where's the ending??? I can only believes it ended up like that bc you guys plan to resume and conclude it properly, otherwise this has been a major scam! "ended"? where's the conclusion???
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I loved this show, what's going on???????
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We were watching this wonderful show faithfully on Sunday nights as a family. Don't understand why they are canceling.
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I am boycotton CBS it's the best show on cbs tv. Bring it back. Please thank you.
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YES
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Sadly, I never even heard of it. They obviously didn't do much promo on it.
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No glad it was cancelled no plot. Boring
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