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?
Why does the Cbs’s, Abc’s, etc. cancel dramas, comedies, and “by the book” programs and renew all the tired reality crap. Blacklist and Mixology are unique and have such interesting story lines. That’s why I have started to watch cable, FX, TNT, USA, etc. They have more courage and creativeness than the weak exec’s that only follow the all mighty dollar.
Please don’t cancel as it is one good drama series that is informative and best one yet
One of the best, smartest show in years!
Don’t cancel
Please don’t take Black Box off. This a current serious illness. Thanks to this program people could find help. I have re watched. Thank you
Got the address for you to write, as I did, directly to ABC. It is http://abc.go.com/feedback
Rona, Thank you for the address for ABC. Can we tweet this address to all the Black Box websites??????? EVERYONE, please get on board!
go ahead, tweet. I am not sure how to tweet. I cancelled Twitter when all theses bad things were written about Obama.
Rona,
Just rejoin twitter with a different name and tweet away.
Please don’t cancel Black Box I love watching this show. The fact that though she is Bipolar, she can still lead a productive life. Give it a chance.
This show is complex and incredibly acted. It is so many levels above the average show. Continuing it shows brilliance and courage.
Please don’t cancel Black Box. I love this show and it’s gotten even better as time has gone on. It’s also nice to have a drama on in the summer. It gives us “non reality show viewers” something to look forward to on TV. Anyway, I’d imagine it’s more the season in which the show was premiered than the quality of the show that contributes to low ratings.
Please don’t cancel this show, its a great show. I look forward to watching every week.
I love this show! I DVR it but don’t know if that counts in the ratings. This is one of the best new shows on tv. I wish ABC would give this gem a chance.
Please renew it. It is so much better than most of the crap that’s out there. It’s real and shows the real side of Bipolar and Depression not the stuff that people believe it to be and there needs to be more shows out there like this where the main character has a mental disorder but they aren’t a psychopath or murderer and the main character is someone who millions can relate to. This show is AMAZING and it’s just as good, if not better, than the shows that have been renewed. This show has helped so many people who… Read more »
This is one of the best shows I’ve seen on TV in a long time. It’s true to life. It’s very compelling and makes you think. Give the show with chance and don’t cancel it
This is one of the most intelligent shows and keeps you intrigued. Maybe a different airing time would help. Why is 18-49 so important? Is everything going to be geared to this age group?
The demographic is 18-49? I am 81 and I am more likely to buy things in their commercial than an 18 yr. old! 50+ are the guys who have the money and the interest… write to ABC
You’ve got to be kidding me! This is the best medical drama since ER. What demographic is ABC trying to please?? Should I soon expect something riveting like “Spongebob” or better yet let’s show reruns of “Beavis and Butthead”. Perfect solution to making this show a hit is, try airing it when adults might actually be able to sit down and watch it. I’ve gotta wonder if any of these people setting up the TV line up, have kids or a commute or eat dinner with their families because I don’t get to relax till after 9pm.Oh yeah, sure I… Read more »