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?
Don’t cancel this show! It is really different than the other crap on tv!
I think the show is ground breaking. Mental health issues and people coping with them and functioning in our society is important and a reality. If the network keeps Revrnge over Black Box it ‘s crazy.
Please keep BB, ABC!
Please don’t cancel the TV show Black Box – I watch it every week and think it is an interesting show – look forward to it always. Excellent Cast (Kelly Reilly does an excellent job of portraying her character) so do all the other actors. Please give it some time – maybe some more advertising will bring a larger audience. Please give it a chance!!! Thank you…
I love this series! I appreciate the characters being vulnerable to the struggles society faces everyday. Not just our Military personnel with PTSD that desperately need to be understood. I understand that some of the information and surgery is made for TV, a lot of the information given out is very true to bipolar disorder, but also to how to deal with the situations that may arise. Is it too much or is the science of how it’s presented in the series troublesome? Canceling the series would be a mistake. I really hope they reconsider.
Come on now! Black Box is a very good show ABC don’t cancel it! I usually don’t watch ABC shows but when I found out about this show I thought it was interesting and I just fell in love with this show now it’s my favorite show! Black Box should have a second season and it should NOT be cancelled! Please keep Black Box!
I love the show, please keep it on the air! There is nothing like it.
No way…… This is my favorite show.
Please do not cancel Black Box, or at least air the remaining episodes for those of us who are hooked. It has intelligent and fascinating characters and story lines and is unlike any other medical show. I don’t think it has been on long enough to give it a chance. It is disheartening to lose a favorite show in a short time with no opportunity for closure. Please at least continue to air all the episodes if you must discontinue it. I will miss it when it’s gone
Please, please renew Blac Box. Excellent show. It’s very different I think if you give it a chance the show will catch on.
Black Box is a downer. Overly ambitious. I vote for cancellation.
PLEASE, PLEASE keep the show!!!
PLEASE dont cancel this show!! It is orignal and compelling, the acting is great! At LEAST air the rest of the episodes for those of us who are hooked. So tired of trash staying on the air and well crafted original shows getting canned. No wonder network tv cannot keep viewers.
I Love this show. . BlackBox reminds me of House. It
is sure to help bring mental issues into the light Do not cancel this show give it another time slot. Vern
Please give the show a chance. Admittedly it’s,is,a different type of show. That’s the beauty of it. We have to many N IS, cops shows, hospital dramas and some really dumb sitcoms.
I find it unusual and refreshing. I also have Bipolar disorder in my family and do not think
It gives it a bad rap. Bipolar presents in many different ways. Please rethink, and give it another season to catch on.