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?
Love the Black Box. There is never a dull moment and the cast is outstanding. I record it every week so I can watch when I have the time to really enjoy it. So much is just getting started hope they keep it for a second season.
The Black Box tv show reaches to a deep level of understanding of BiPolar disease and if on medication how one can function in such a high capacity.
I enjoy this program and I am sure there are any more programs worthy of cancellation.
I love this show!!!
Please don’t cancel the show! I liked in the beginning but now I absolutely love it.
I LOVE this show!!!! I DVR the show bc of work but I am dying until I get to watch it! The cast is so perfect together and I’m in love with dr. Bickman, and the growing relationship he and Catherine have. I really hope they continue to a second season, so much potential this show has and would be a shame to stop at one season!!! Not many shows catch every bit of my attention and have me beggin and wishing for more!
This show has really grown on me. It needs to start at the beginning of the season, not stuck on in the middle, pulled off and than restarted again. It was just by chance I saw it was airing again towards the middle of the summer. It would be a crying shame if it is not continued. No way can they leave us hanging like that!
Renew! I really like this show and the entire cast. It and Gang Related are the best of the shows this summer, Black Box is excellent.
I loved the show and really hope its not cancelled!
Black Box should not be cancelled. It is a great show which actually makes you look at life with a different perspective. In my opinion it has a very “House” type of feel to it. This show should stay. I think ABC could do a little more to promote it too!
I love this show. It’s one of the best on TV.
I enjoyed Black Box, but I forget to watch shows. I have DVR set to record things I like to watch when I’m out or at work. All Black Box were on Comcast on demand & I watched them on demand & never when they originally aired.
I hope it’s not cancelled love the show!
Best show in years! Please give it a little longer. A show where you actually need a brain to stay with it!!!!!
I do not think Black Box should be cancelled! It is so true to what a person has to deal with when they are suffering from this disorder! I want to see more of this show to see how it ends and resolves the many problems encountered by Catherine.
What insight to the condition of bipolar! The gifts that can be extracted despite erratic actions. The need for continuous medication tweaking and physician intervention are the key to obtaining a healthy state which is so misunderstood by most. Started watching halfway through the first season, but I am hooked now!! Bring it back as I believe the following is growing and has the potential to become a pacesetter!