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 is fantastic- the actors are great and the story lines are informative, exciting and editing is seamless. How could such a great thought-provoking show be considered for cancellation? i don’t get it. Yes, there are no vampires or fantasy dome eggs.
Excellent and informative and highly entertaining with realistic life circumstances. Is there no room at all for an outstanding medical show anymore? Please do not cancel-
Great show… Big mistake to cancel
This is a fabulous show! I love it ! It is sexy, thought-provoking, informative and plays seamlessly with great actors. Why would ratings be so low?
I don’t get it. Takes a level of maturity to appreciate and understand it.
Please stop catering to the 20 year olds who want action and fantasy shows such as Under The Dome. This show is for the over 20s crowd. Mykodsare in their 30s and love this show
first show was really weird! but i gave it a chance it and it got better. if they can stay away from episodes like the first i think it will do well.
I love this show and have caught all episodes online. I think it is intelligent and well filmed. Please do not give up on alnother excellent show.
Great series!
Please do not cancel Black Box. It is my favorite show & addictive.
I love the show. Give it some promotion!
please renew-great show
You know, if they play out Catherine’s mental illness on TV, the public might become enraged. Just saying. When my husband was manic, I wanted to “kill him”, the pain was so severe that I couldn’t bear it. Talking to his dead father, the hallucinations, pouring red dye in our pond, the anger, taking off at any time of day without notifying anyone, risking his life and the life of others with careless driving, I could go on, is the public ready for a truly manic Catherine? Let me twitter Glenn Close to see how she is handling this show.… Read more »
Preview 2 hr . season finale. Hopefully Black Box will have 2nd season.
I forget now, How do I contact ABC ?
i hope Black box is not gonna cancelled!!!! I love it soo much !!! there are so many other series about doctors , but black box is definitely the best one I’ve ever Seen!!!!!!!!!
I am very sorry Black Box is being cancelled. It is one of the best shows on television. Perhaps if were shown at 9 or 10, instead of 8 o’clock, it would have had more viewers. This is a real loss!
-Lauren
I absolutely love this show. I do not watch a lot of TV, and I must say I absolutely love this show!! Please do not cancel!
RENEW,RENEW,RENEW PLEASE , Black Box. Great show….needs more advertising so people will watch.
PLEASE, PLEASE DON’T CANCEL. This is the best show ever, I love it so much. This show is perfect. RENEW. Oh and if you do, get Bicman and Catherine back together, I LOVE THEM TOGETHER.
me too