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?
I hope they do not cancel Black Box! Love this show. They haven’t even given it long enough to engage more viewers. Also, definitely air all new episodes & RENEW FOR SEASON 2!!!!
Was just discussing this show Black Box. The group discussion gave the unanomous concensus that Black Box is an engaging, smart and intelligent show and because of this we all figured given the current criteria of what constitutes good tv viewing good chance it would get cancelled. ……
The reason I am on this link is to get a feel of whether or not I can allow myself hope to believe that the lamebrains won’t toss yet another brilliant show into the circular file.
Oh for heaven’s sakes KEEP BLACK BOX ON!
Do Not Cancell. You may be looking at the wrong age bracket for polling. Finish out the episodes and renew.
Please don’t cancel!!! Not their fault was started at an almost impossible time, just like believe and to a lesser degree crisis. Getting to the point I’m ready to stop watching network tv. Oh sure reruns sound so much better…
Please don’t cancel Black Box….It’s a good show. I hate the fact that new show’s don’t get a chance to build an audience.
I agree. It’s a good show. TV is supposed to be entertainment and this show has many possibilities!
Dont cancel…I love ig
Worst show I have ever seen. Contrived and ridiculous. A train wreck that you DO look AWAY from. This is very bad tv, and it does a misservice for people truly suffering from mental illness. Cancel immediately and do not allow it to finish out.
We don’t really give a crap about your stupid opinion. Black box is a masterpiece,.
I think it should be given a chance. While the launch was a bit rocky, it seems to be getting better — the actors are getting more comfortable and the theme of mental matters is really engaging for many — given that we either have an issue ourselves or know someone close to us that does. And, the different conditions influenced by matters of the brain are always interesting to learn about.
Give it a chance sheeeesh.
The actors are developing the roles nicely. It takes time to get comfortable ina role and make it yours and nobody elses. Hold it up against the mindless drivvle such as killing zombies left right and center at least this has some interesting topics that are dealt with.
Particularly the lead character and her mental issues.
And Dr Bickman is the guy everyone loves to hate, cool suave but a big kid at heart.
I vote another seaosn please ABC
We love black box. The lead actress is great. Give it a chance!
Please don’t cancel this show black box/.. It is finally a reAl show about reAl issues we have to deal with. The show Lost was a loser , look at all the shows that have no meaning this meant something it was real mental
Please, please don’t cancel it. I love this show. It’s so good. They kept Seinfeld on forever and it was awful!!! Don’t take something away that’s in it’s starting stages!!!
black box should be canceled… worst show ever… we’re the writers high?
Please dont cancel . I watch this show every Thursday and wish to view the rest .
Cancel….the acting is awful! I like the premise of the show, but the lead actress
Seriously, who is writing these reviews and who is actually being polled? Blackbox is one of the most innovative and fresh shows that I have ever seen on TV. Almost all of my friends either record it or cannot wait to see the show each week. As far as the 18 to 49 age group not liking it, well, it is geared to a different audience. Only the more mature audience who has experienced or has had friends experience some of the problems that the show targets would really understand this show. If it is cancelled, then I would bet… Read more »