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 amazing and one of the first shows to accurately portray neurological and mental conditions. And the plot is also not far off when they say that this is the future of medicine, I am currently a psychology major who wants to go into the field of neuropsychology and this is one of the best shows to watch if you would like to understand more about human behavior and the brain. Please can these tv stations for once choose the high road and go with something decent and out of mind-numbing mainstream tv! People need to start understanding… Read more »
I for one would enjoy seeing this show continued. As a bi polar myself I can identify and relate to many if the ups and downs the leading (Kathrine) lady deals with. I hope this show doesn’t get canceled. Part of the low viewing rates could due to its summer airing time.
This is such a good show!! Please have more seasons!! I love learning about the brain and I love me some drama. Its such a good show ; there has to be more.
I love this program.
Please do not cancel.
this is a great story…I’m alway brought into it…love watching it and can really relate…please keep it. I believe this story will catch on for it’s soooo real and true. Everyone can relate to it.
Thanks.
Please renew Black Box……..although it is disturbing to watch Catherine go through her episode of “Bi-Polar” it is iinteresting to see and learn what the brain is capable of! Keep it going!
This show is great! I don’t understand why networks don’t give new shows more time to catch on. It brings great awareness to mental illness and what the brain is capable of doing. People always want to sweep mental illness under the rug, but hey it exists every where in all our daily lives. Because of the stigma associated with mental illness, most people are not comfortable mentioning it. I say keep it going folks. It may be getting off to a slow start because of time slot and what it is up against on other networks. I can’t wait… Read more »
Hell no they shouldn’t cancel this show it’s awesome I love this show ABC if u cancel this show it will be a big mistake it’s already the only abc show watch now that I found out the Goldbergs were cancelled but this show by far is an entertaining show my kids even love this show
My husband and I both love this show. Stop canceling
all the programs we enjoy please.
Renew the show, its interesting and entertaining and not like all the rest
Black Box has been intriguing and enjoyable. Having worked as a nurse-therapist with the severely mentally ill for many years, I am reminded of many of most fascinating patients. The drama may be a bit overdone at times, but it has the ring of authenticity. It’s also educational and thought-provoking. I hope the show will be renewed, but if not, please at least show the remaining episodes!!
I think Black Box is fresh and interesting and…and I am a fan, please renew it for another season, give it a chance….
Please renew black box!!!!! Its become one of my favorite shows! I think the rating problem is because you put black box at scandals time, two completely different shows catering to very different audiences! Yet the sane people look at this time slot. I love black box because its found a way to balance the medicine and the drama, its not only entertaining but educational, especially for someone who wants to go into medicine. Please keep it on! Don’t know what I’ll do without it. And this is coming from someone below the “18-49” demographic!
If you love the show as much as I do email ABC or contact them through the site and let them know hoping for A Season Two!
Don’t cancel my favorite show