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?
Listen,i’m gonna get straight to the point.my wife and i watch this show Religiously. We have learned so much for watching the show. I stumbled onto the show but I do know It’s one of those shows that once you start watching you cannot stop it. So the creators behind the show and the people that are putting the money for the show you have a winner you have an incredible when you have not failed this is not one of the shows that you want to shelf. But what you must do is find a way to promote the… Read more »
Keep it going!!! K. black is me thanks to Amy Holden jones!! I want to b a cast member!!!
Heather
Please keep the show going. The last episode left everything up in the air. I love the show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Black box is the best show!!! Give it a chance to get an audience!! It is Great!!!
Black Box is not just a drama, the cases introduced in each episode give insight to how many different psychological and neurological problems can exist when things go wrong because of tumors, disease and accidents. This show is sharing information in ways Marcus Welby never did. The timing of this show coinsides with the new movie “Lucy” which also takes a look (a Hollywood look) at “what if” we used 100% of our brains? I believe this show should be given a little more time and more promotion in a way that would draw more viewers based on it’s medical… Read more »
This is a brilliant show! Not only is it educating but also very entertaining. The cast is brilliant. Hopefully the big guys in entertainment will realize with the right marketing this show could turn around. I’m hoping it will stay around for another season.
The acting ans screen-writing has greatly improved in the second half of the season. The show is smart and has more to it than entertainment. I can only imagine how many people decided to seek help for problems they thought they are stuck with, or to tell people they love about their condition. This kind of real life influence is not happening so often on TV. and it is something to cherish.
Please keep blackbox on. My daughter and I really enjoy watching the episodes together and it is one of a very few shows I really enjoy. The plot is edgy and refreshing and I really enjoy seeing Vanessa Redgrave again.
Black box is an awesome show that too many people have never heard of . Any one who watches it will be an immediate fan!! Please don’t cancel!
Please give Black Box at least one more season to catch on. Remember Star Trek took a while to grow a following, too
Live this show! Please don’t cancel!
Hi, please leave Black Box on! It is one of the best shows on TV! It has an amazing cast & is brilliantly written! Please renew Black Box, I know several people who feel the same way! Please renew Black Box, please renew Black Box! Thank you
Please don’t cancel Black Box. Kelly Reilly’s acting is brilliant. She should get an award of some kind. In the beginning I wasn’t so sure about the show, but it grows on you and is getting better and better. This is a very smart show. Give it another try! I think the ratings will improve as word gets out.
Please don’t cancel. It’s intelligent and interesting and brings to light the unseen side to many neurological disorders. Give it time. It will pick up
I did not discover Black Box until it was halfway through, but I would definitely watch another season! Keep!
Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep black box!!!! Im in love with that serie!!!! Just keep it please please please!!!