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?
Interesting example of highly functional yet very ill doctor. So many geniuses just like this–compassionate & brilliant & coping even though very ill. Think brain illness not mental illness. Not something to fear but to seek to understand. Please don’t deprive us of fascinating show.
I love this show, keep it going!
SHOW THE REMAINING EPISODES AND THEN SELL TO NETFLIX!!!
the same happened with another great show “THE KILLINGS” and a lot of us got hooked!
ABC’s trash can be another provider’s treasure..
Keeping my fingers crossed! btw– the show is not “focused” on her mental health issues, but actually enhances the storyline.. It’s not for the empty-minded. It’s an intelligent drama series..
Do not cancel the show! I know the second season will succeed. The first season is epic
I seriously love the show blackbox, I will be devastated if I don’t at least get to The rest of the season and how it plays out. I would hope they would renew it for a new season because the show actually shows you things that you’ve never known before, at least in my case. It’s not just some dumb reality show or something that you don’t really have to watch because it’s all the same, this show has a good story behind it and I would LOVE to see how things go. I’m 21 and this is one of… Read more »
Yes there is always a stima with mental illness, as sad is it is. I however working in the medical field see some interesting concepts in this show and it would be nice to see it played out for the season.
Why have a drama about a bipolar character? It is depressing enough to be around real bis, why see them as entertainment? Homeland has a bipolar lead, but the damn show isn’t focused on it.
Ms. Reilly’s looks can’t save this concept. Too bad Ms. Reilly couldn’t see that almost any Irish lass would be trashed by over-the-air US TV execs and their stable of banal “writers”
Requiescat in pace
are you sure that YOUR FOCUS on Ms. Reilly’s good looks aren’t what your focusing on? the series in NOT all about her mental health diagnosis or her “red-headed” beauty… try looking a little deeper at the series weekly storylines and not her stunning beauty…
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a brunette..
Maybe your demographic is TOO LOW! I’m 48 yo, I also love Grays Anatomy & House, 18-30 yo’s are Not gonna be interested or patient enough to give this Fabulous show a fighting chance! JMO. THANKS AGAIN.
I LOVE that show!! I am SO BUMMED the ratings aren’t higher:( Ms. Reilly is Terrific!! As soon as I watched the first episode, I was Hooked! Maybe put it on a different night or time so those of us who DO LOVE the good, Smart as a whip, Dr., can cheer for her from our couches and know she did her Best for her patients!!
PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL BLACK BOX!!!! Thank you, Sincerely, a Loyal lover of the Black BOX
Really enjoy this show. Mental illness is so misunderstood. Please continue to educate us
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We also love black box. Please don’t cancel it. We are really missing the show since it hasn’t aired since May 29th. We love the characters, the acting, the stories, the great writing. It reminds me of House, but different.
I look forward to watching this program….Kelly Reilly,(the neurologist) is one of the best actresses I have seen in a long time. She is very believable in her role, as well as the rest of the cast. Please do not cancel this show!!!
Do not cancel. This is a breath of fresh air over the typical vampire/adulterous series that dominate. The characters are interesting and the show has potential. Let us see where it goes. It takes a more mature mind to appreciate black box.
I second that! It is refreshing to watch a show that requires me to listen and pay attention! And YESSS!!! the “vampire” stuff is dead, literally..
I LOVE this show!!!!!!!!!! Like a mixture of Ally McBeal and House. Love it and hope to continue watching it.
Don’t cancel it, for crying out loud 4.8 – 6.7 millions people is still a lot of people that are literally enjoying the show…. I hate been you guys cancel really good shows like Missing, which had an awesome plot.