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?
Please do not cancel The Black Box. The characters are fascinating and the idea behind the cube is so innovative. I am sure that the second season will see better ratings as more word of mouth gets out. I am a disabled 61 year old woman and watching this intriguing show helps me get my mind off the pain.
LOVE this show! I hope that there will be a second season! Kelly Reilly is superb!
Please don’t cancel. Being a show about a neurological problem that many don’t know about or are uncomfortable with, it is going to take a little more time to be discovered by many. Also, the trailers advertising it tend to show Dr. Black only i her manic episodes, not as the brilliant doctor. I think this could keep some people from watching.
Its my favorite show! I DVR it. Its so much better than the other shows on TV. Please don’t cancel it!!!!!
Please don’t cancel it? I watch it everytime online. Its so interesting!! Please don’t cancel it I need to know more!
I love the show and look forward to it each week! It’s is a fascinating story, fast moving and very intriqing. Please don’t cancel the show!!
Absolutely do not cancel the show! It is excellent!! The problem is time of the show. I like the time 8:00 pm eastern. I’m older, the younger generation watches everything from 10:00 on, so if they don’t see it they won’t DVR it……….I found that is the problem with many shows that are aired earlier…hope to see more………
I love the show please renew for the second season or at least air the last 9 shows.
I think the show should be renewed. It’s a subject matter that bothers some people but if they give it a try, as I did, you come to like most of the people. You never like everybody but most you start to care for .
I like this show alot . I tape it and watch it every week . please dont cancel it the way it ended. need to know more.
Love this show!!!!! Can’t believe it might be canceled! ABC needs to give it a chance!
pretty sure we will never see this show again.. most have not even had time to discover it, it comes on so late. abc would be making a huge mistake to cancel this show at this point in tiime
i need my fill of this show cancelling it would be a major mistake on the part of abc
My husband and I LOVE this show. Each episode has been like a movie and actress Kelly is amazing in her role! Please don’t cancel this wonderful show!
Please don’t cancel the show. As a parent of a child with bi=polar disorder it has helped me see what we have to look forward to for the rest of his life and how to help him. To really see what a bi polar cycling can look like. Please don’t cancel I love the story and all the twist and turns.