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?
I havent seen one episode that didnt captivate me. Jul 17th was exceptional and the previous one about the musicians brought me to tears. I can’t say enough good about this show. It doesnt have any horrific violence. If you want to see the result of what Hollywood puts out nowadays, watch the news every night. This show actually requires a brain to watch. It’s refreshing!
I agree, wholeheartedly. The July 17th episode was the best yet. It struck a GREAT balance between Catherine’s Bipolar I illness and her life as a neuroscientist. ABC does nothing but cut good shows before giving them a chance. Then they replace them with shows that are outright stupid. I mean, really, “Selfie” for the fall? Give me a break. They have a few other dumb ones that are upcoming. Give this show the credit it deserves. Put in on Monday or Tuesday in a prime time slot. Stop catering to the masses who ply want boring reality shows, dumb… Read more »
One of the only exciting shows of the summer aside from Motive. It is intelligent and challenging to watch because the lead character is so human, so flawed. Of course you would expect it to be canceled… Why can’t the networks spin off a special “Intelligent and High Quality” playground for those of us who who can’t stomach reality shows and tired old formula driven comedy. Oh, wait a minute, that’s HBO.
Great show…great cast..interesting stories well written Just don’t let Catherine get too far out there too often.
Episodes have gotten better each week because they have toned her down a bit. Please renew …One of very few shows we don’t miss!
ABC doesn’t realize that people over 50 have money to spend and stay home to watch Tv. I know at least 12 people who are hooked on this series. The acting is superb. Kelly Reilly is in a class of her own. The public needs to understand mental illness and this program informs as well as entertains. A clear winner.
please do not cancel black box its an excellent show,
Please consider cancellation of BLACK BOX and consider a change in timeslot from 7pm to 9 CST. This is a thoughtful, intelligent show and deserves to be seen.
It probably will be canceled. I’m so sad! I found it interesting and captivating. So many shows now are just stupid mindless drama. This was refreshing to me. I’m surprised it didn’t receive better ratings; so disappointing.
I sure don’t like watching The Black Box.
The Protagonist makes me nervous and I don’t particular think she’s a good actress
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Is there Anything we can do to save this show?? My husband and I absolutely love it! Kelly Reilly is wonderful. I always hate to see each episode end because it is so good. PLEASE SOMEONE JUST TELL US WHAT WE CAN DO TO KEEP IT ON. OBVIOUSLY, ABC has not advertised the show properly. It is amazing!
Please dear GOd do not cancel one of the few interesting, intelligent and wonderful shows. Please keep it for a second season and let it take hold. I despise dumb, sickening, boring reality shows and will not watch them. ABC has almost all of those pathetic, mindless shows. Can’t intelligent, thoughtful people have more shows? You brought back Motive and Rookie Blue and they are doing better. Please give this show a second season. Thank you.
I love the black box, it should be renewed and all episodes should air. Its a very intense show and that is what’s great about it.
It’s like a breath of fresh air. I so love this show! I have been over Grey’s for quite sometime now. It just the same-ol, same-ol!!
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW! One of the only intelligible shows on the air. I compare it to “house.” But, it’s better!
I love this TV program and hope it will not be cancelled. Clear out some of the nonsense reality programs instead.
The show The Black Box is excellent. I really think the powers that be need to give it a chance in prime time/season. The low viewer ratings are surely due to summer time breaks from watching regular programming. I would like to know “where” the actual CUBE is located…In NYC? Is is a viable hospital?
I just started watching it and finally caught up with the episodes. I think the show is great and I agree with the other posts that it should stay on the air! I don’t like reality shows and all the other nonsense.
Well looks like the show has been cancelled…. I think last week I read that there were 9 episodes left. After tonight’s episode previews for next week say 2hour finale! I’m hoping the article I read was old because the math paints cancellation. Killer Women was handled the same way….episodes were “surgically” removed and concluded with a double-feature finale.
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According to the episode chart 11 of the 13 episodes produced have aired, however cutting the season short by one week by airing the last 2 episodes on the same night as a finale is NOT a good sign. It smells of cancellation/non-renewal. I will be surprised if Black Box returns for a second season, UNFORTUNATELY!
Rick,
We can’t give up. ABC’S line up for the fall includes some ridiculous shows. And what about audiences who are 50+? Seems as if they are not in the demos. TWEET!