ABC recently cancelled several shows (Mixology, Suburgatory, Betrayal, etc.) and renewed many others (Resurrection, Revenge, The Goldbergs, etc.). What about the new Black Box series that airs on Thursday nights?
The show revolves around a beautiful and brilliant neuroscientist (Kelly Reilly) who’s hiding the fact that she’s bipolar. The rest of the cast includes Ditch Davey, David Ajala, Terry Kinney, Ali Wong, David Chisum, Laura Fraser, Siobhan Williams, and Vanessa Redgrave.
The show debuted on April 24th to a poor 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.87 million viewers. The ratings have gotten even worse as the weeks have progressed. This week’s installment hit a new low with a 1.1 rating and 4.31 million.
While ABC hasn’t cancelled Black Box, they surely will. The ratings have just been too low to be renewed for a second season.
The question now is, “Will all of the episodes air?” There are nine episodes remaining. If the ratings keep going down, the network could easily pull the show and replace it with reruns. Hopefully they’ll either air or release them so the show’s small audience can see them.
What do you think? Do you think that Black Box should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Do you think ABC should air all of the episodes they have?
Love this show disappointed its not on
Must admit I could not get past the advertisements.
It appeared to be one of the most inane premisses I have
had the misfortune to see. Hard to believe something with
a storyline like that has an ounce of merit. If it looks
ridiculous from the get-go, I will not waste braincells
or time to see.
Perhaps you should give it a chance before forming an opinion. The first episode was over the top but, it’s evolved into a decent show. And, many have interest in learning more about mental conditions — or have family members that do. You seem a bit hollier than thou’.
I absolutely love this show!!!! It’s helping to inform the public of just how many types of mental illnesses there are. Please don’t cancel it ABC. At least let us see the remaining shows. This show has so much potential. Give it a chance.
I love this show! Please renew – if not, please let us see the remaining episodes.
Please do not cancel this show and air the ones remaining. I missed the last one because it was aired at 8pm instead of 10pm. One of the reasons the last rating may have been so low is because you flip-flopped the time. This is a fascinating show but may need some time to become established. Please keep showing it.
We love the show and like so many other shows it need time to get the audience.
Good cast and good scripts, don’t cancel it!
Love this show! It’s actually an intelligent show that entertains without violence. I am soooooo sick of police dramas and remakes of remakes of what was successful in the past. ENOUGH! Finally, something original. I hope that they give it some time to catch on…summer isn’t the best time to try out a new show.
Please don’t cancel. The show is great.
Love this show! Please do not cancel and definitely let the last nine episodes air. Seems every intelligent thought provoking show gets the hook while mindless reality shows take over. Sad commentary on American’s IQ
My husband & I Love this show!!! The networks never give shows a chance to find an audience anymore!!!! Give it a chance Please! It is so different and interesting!!!!
Please don’t cancel. Good show.
I recently discovered this show. I’m currently catching up on all the episodes. I really, really like the show. Please don’t cancel it. Thank you in advance
I love this show! Please keep it running!
I just found this show over the weekend and binge watched for five hours. Please don’t cancel. It reminds me of House, but she’s not an *******. Joking, but seriously, thus show is a keeper. Live the cast and the story lines.
I love this show, I am curious to the outcome of the many different things that are going on. please bring it back, DO NOT CANCEL! GREAT CAST!!! GREAT PLOTS AS WELL INTERESTING CASES.