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 think it’s a terrific concept and I’ve been watching. Unfortunately, I don’t think Kelly Reilley was the best choice to carry the show. She’s beautiful and when off her meds, she’s a strong actress, but there’s something that just doesn’t jive between her demeanor and a neurotherapist. That said, I still hope the shows continue to air to conclusion gain, because it’s a great concept. Just this person’s opinion.
I really enjoy this show and would love to see it continue. As previously stated by someone else, if canceled, please end it with some sort of closure.
I love this show. Please give it another chance.
With out a Great Show like House we need a good SMART TV Dr. show! There is an audience for that kind of Drama. Always has been always will be. The problem each show of this Genre faces is that there must be GOOD/INTERESTING medical drama couple with GOOD/INTERESTING human drama/s! Folks need to remember that House took a little while to get rolling as it is with BLACK BOX. Never to be a House replacement but in its own way it has all the right stuff!
I agree it needs better hype I litterally comment on social media at every chance I get the word out people tell your family friends hobo’s with stolen tv’s cats dogs and other household members to watch this show! It really highlights the possibilities of the forgotton and persecuted mentally challenging conditions that don’t conform to our society, that we label as disabled people, it also describes in great expert fashion what the term thinking out of the (black) box means human nature greed fear perception and empathy attraction and every other process we all use everyday 1000s of times… Read more »
Black Box is AWESOME!!! Don’t just cancel in the middle is season. At least show all episodes!!
I feel guilty for liking this show, but I tune in every week anyway. I’ll probably watch it until the bitter end if nothing more than to see Vanessa Redgrave phone in her role and still manage to make the other actors seem second rate in comparison. The show is full of stock characters–a creepy Dr. Jerk, an Asian computer expert…sigh. Can’t we see an Asian that isn’t a workaholic techo genius? Bring Margaret Cho on the show –that’d be awesome. The show could use some comedic relief–it takes itself too seriously.
Please give “Black Box” another chance. It’s a great show with a good solid caast. Intriguing story lines as well.
PLEASE please don’t cancel this show it is so different with great story Line please give it some more time…if u do please give us some closure!!!!!
I love this show, it speaks to a reality that no one wants to explore. There are mentally ill professional people out there that has to deal with their illness while holding down a profession they work so hard to secure.
Please give “Black Box” another season. Great show, and a super cast. Intriguing story lines as well.
As a person who has been plagued with Borderline Personality Disorder (which is the least studied and understood mental illness), I must say that I feel the time has come for our society to be exposed to the truths of mental illness and the intricacies of the human brain. Until we start a dialogue–which this show is attempting to do…in a format that is entertaining–mental illnesses will continue to be stronglt stigmatized. Please give this show and subject the chance it deserves. And, please run all the episodes that have been filmed.
The tag line for this show is “Unlike any doctor you’ve ever met.” As a physician myself, I can say, “thank your lucky stars.” If you ever find yourself a patient of doctors like any of these, run like hell. To the people who are posting on this site who just L-O-V-E this show: You think you’re watching the medical equivalent of “Robinson Crusoe.” You’re not. You’re watching the medical equivalent of “Gilligan’s Island.” That fact that you can’t tell the difference – THAT is scary. “Black Box” is about as true to life in its field as “The Big… Read more »
Pleeeeze don’t cancel the show !!!! It s great!!!! We will be soooo disappointed if it stops!!!
Yes I think that ABC should air the remaining episodes, and I would like to see a 2nd season. It’s pretty upsetting when you get into a show and then they just remove it from the air.
I love this show….I thought it was a hit until I read this…I have turned on several of my friends to this show and they love it…Cancel!! Oh, please no!! The lead is just the best….the storyline is different and mesmerizing….I never watch series….Just don”t have the time to see terribly written or offensive shows…this is like a cable series for the masses….
Please don’t cancel this show. One of the BEST!!!!!
As a person very familiar with struggles associated with mental illness I must say I love this show. I am not BP, but have suffered with chemical depression since my teens. What do you tell who? There is very certainly a stigma associated with illness that is not physical. As far as the show being depressing, not anymore so than cancer, war, rebellious teenagers, cheating spouses, murder, revenge and other popular dramatic topics. Mental illness is a very relevant topic . The brain is fascinating! For me…finding out what was wrong with me was something that could treated with medication… Read more »
Please air all episodes! I would like it if this show were given a chance. I have passed on the word and people have been intrigued by the show and like it. I would love a second season as well.
I like this show. I hope that they do not cancel it. Please let the remaining shows be seen and then renewed.