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?
Very unique compelling thought provoking series. Want to see a second season.
Please keep this show on tv! It’s too good to cancel and I would think the ratings are there, but if not, they will be if you simply renew. The demographics will prove you need to keep it on the air.
They can not cancel this show, they aired it at the wrong time. Who the hell is home during the summer. Not many families, singles are out and enjoying the nice weather. They need to air it during the fall.
Love this show! I’ll be so upset if there’s not another season! It’s way too good to be put down now! Also it has incredible character development. I haven’t been so interested in any tv shows since breaking bad!
It is the best! I’m totally in love with it! Please don’t cancel it! At least give it one more season to prove itself!
LOVE THIS SHOW…PLEASE COME IN WITH SECOND SEASON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this show. It needs to be renewed and it completely baffles me why anyone would question that. It’s the best show on ABC. The storyline is fabulous and the possibilities are endless, as to the content and direction of future shows. This show is simply irreplaceable and I look forward to it every week.
The finale was amazing.
The final episode of Black box was awesome! Left me wanting more! PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THE SHOW!!
I hope they don’t cancell. Great show and it left witha cliffhanger. Actually lots of cliffhangers. Why not try it on during a regular season run? Adveritse it more. Really great program!!!!
For goodness sake PLEASE RENEW BLACK BOX! It is fascinating on many many levels and, I bellieve, a story that must be told. In this day and age phsychiatric illnesses must lose their stigma and be seen as even possible assets in some ways. Kathereine’s mind is obviously superior in abundant situations yet her struggle with her symptoms is so gripping. I think it is great drama and I would never miss an episode to see what can possibly happen next.
please don’t cancel The Black Box. i really love it there hasn’t been a show about a person having bipolar, and it brilliant at her job. The show is amazing, fun, brilliant, and all out GREAT
Please do not cancel Black Box. There aren’t too many shows that address this illness; it is still a taboo subject (very sad and frustrating.. why I dont know). It is a human condition, and everyone needs to see things through the eyes of the person suffering. Please keep Black Box going, one more season at least!
Wendy, Ontario, Canada
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my favorite new show!! LOVE IT!! Kathryn is amazing! please renew show xo
Yhis show can’t be cancelled. The season finale was so good
Love Black Box! Hoping for a season 2!