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?
This show not only makes you think, it lets you feel. You feel the pain or joy in each of the actors. It has depth. They need to cancel Big Brother. I can’t believe this show is still on the air.
DO NOT CANCEL BLACK BOX. IT IS THE BEST SHOW ON THE AIR. I WATCH IT TWICE EACH TIME.
Bickman’s rejection of Catherine was a very predictable move. It broke my heart but it was reality: you don’t have sex with someone you fall in love with and keep things unemotional. He wanted to keep things uncomplicated so he could concentrate on his work.
Rona,
You can tweet ABC @abcnetwork. Do it everyday, we have to bring the show back, even though the finale is next week.
I’ve been so intrigued by this show, it only gets better and better with time. Please don’t cancel, give it a chance. You could give it more commercial time, it rarely gets previews via ad’s for the show. I also believe this show’s that a bipolar person can live a good life and be able to be employed like anyone else, but still go thru maniac states, etc…it shows how family is affected, etc…Give it another season at least, let the show continue to develop and improve as it has done.
Please do not cancel this show. It is fascinating. we love it!!!What a story line!!
Do we the people have any influence with ABC to keep Black Box on. As one can see from this blog there are 100’s of people sharing their love for the program. ABC aired at an 8 pm time which is not right for a serious program and they aired in late spring summer when people are outdoors at 8 pm. Is there. Any way for this blog be sent to ABC? HELP !! Thank you
Thanks for the feedback address someone gave me. I wrote to them and expressed my view on how much I and the rest of you would miss the program. I told them that mental illness is a timely subjects since Glenn Close has taken the subject out of the shadows asked to put it on equal footing with physical ailments. I encourage you to write, all of you; I do not have the address at the moment, all you have to do is ask what the feedback address is for ABC and you can write a brief comment about what… Read more »
DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW. This is one of the best shows lately.
Black box is one of the best shows on TV. The network should give it a chance. Most people have been busy this time of year and will probably watch it on demand.
Please do not cancel.
this show makes you think I love it
Please keep this show! It is awesome!!
Love the show! I agree with the comments above about rising to cancel shows before they develop an audience base. I’m so tired of seeing good shows cancelled.
Are you kidding me?! I am addicted to this show!
I love this show. I think networks rush to cancel when there hasn’t been time to gain a fan base. CBS cancelled We Were men after one episode. NBC cancelled Welcome to the Family after 3 episodes. Give these shows a chance!
what they said. Keep it airing!
How short sighted to cancel one of the best tv series in years. It’s intelligent and compelling
I really like this show but understand the rating game.
If you do cancel it PLEASE at least air enough of the remaining shows to give closure to the story.
I wonder if ABC is aware that most people don’t actually have time to watch this show at it’s regular airing time. We normally watch it on ‘ on demand’. I am sure others set their dvrs. This is a great show and I am sure is being watched by more people than they are counting. It seems like every-time we get a decent show, someone wants it cancelled.