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 Love the show! Don’t cancel!
Please Do Not cancel.
Please do not cancel thus show. One of the best new shows out there! If the network does cancel it, please show the last 9 episodes. Goldbergs renewed though?
Please bring back black box. It’s the female version of House.
That’s what I thought too. Dr.Black was a lot like House, she wouldn’t give up. He had a drug addiction, she had bipolar. House stayed on quite a while, why can’t Black Box?
Do not cancel this show, it is the best show on TV
Please, please, bring back this show!!! DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW! I love this show!. It is one of the best shows on!. Cancel all the stupid reality shows that are wasting tv time. Please bring back Black Box.
AGREE with Debby 100%
This is a fantastic series and gives a lot on insight into the complex bipolar mind. First few episodes no so fantastic but as the season went on I liked it very much. A bit more twists and turns with the storyline like toward the end of season one would get people more interested. Please do not CANCEL, this is not only entertaining but educational for many. If you want to cancel something it should be crap shows like bitchy housewives arguing all the time, or is this really what entertains people. If so then many people are very shallow… Read more »
Great series and insight into the complex bipolar mind. First show that really hits on mental illness. I think it just needs another season for people to grab on. First few episodes didn’t hold my interest intensely but as the season progressed I am hooked. Please do not cancel the fascinating series. Just add a bit more spice like the 2nd half of season. Please cancel Extant and Strain for sure. Dead weight for the networks..
When I saw this advertised after Greys was over, I thought to myself I’ll give it a try. I wasn’t hooked on the first show, so I thought I’d watch next week’s one, and I fell right in love with the second show. Looked so forward to Thursdays!! I will so miss this Black Box if they cancel it. So far it doesn’t look good for this show returning, sad to say!
Love this show.
I like the show
it is the best show on tv , I love the series I love the actors, the subject etc.
I liked this show and would hate to see it CANCELLED! Please bring it back. Maybe it just needs a new day and/or time.
Don’t cancel please! This is a great show !
It is my new favorite show. DO NOT CANCEL IT!
This show put so much into prospective. The brain is very complex and the show really explains it. I beg of you please don’t cancel this great show.