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 reconsider !
This is an intelligent ,adult content show.
We need more of these. We are not all kids!!!
Thank you from a mid century plus Canadian viewer.
I loved the show!!!!
This is why I detest becoming involved with these new series.
Just when you really love them they are cancelled.
Series 666 Park Avenue, The gifted man, and others all cancelled!
I hope they change their minds and do not cancel Black Box but if they do, I will start watching other types of entertainment…..which have nothing to do with broadcast tv network ratings and cancellations.
I absolutely Looooooved that show. I was interested the minute I saw the previews. Please Please reconsider. The show is fantastic. If abc think other wise please alow another network present this show. If the simpson can survive for 3 decades. Then damit so can we. You can do it abc……
It is a brilliant and insightful program, it should remain on so those of us that need stimulating thoughts ca still get them from TV as well as reading
I really enjoyed this show. It was interesting and informative. Is it too much for folks who “live’ to watch the Batchelor?
I looked forward to Black Box. It was interesting and different. Maybe it was a little too intellectual for folks that watch the Goldbergs, which is coming back.
This is my favorite show! I agree that they should advertise it for the Fall season. Once viewers watch it, they will be hooked.
Bring Black Box back. Great cast We need to talk more about Mental Health. Alcohol and Drugs gets so much attention . Mental Health should too. This show did that. I hope they bring it back as a mid season replacement. It was a cliffhanger when it ended. Want to know what happens next….. Darlene Christensen
I think this show should not be cancelled. It helps people with bipolar understand them selves as well as understand their family members!! are you only about ratings or can you stretch a little bit and think about people who are hurting and need the info that this show provides???? Come on people you are one of the most relevant programs on air!! Please don’t cancel!!
as a viewer I was entertained and this show really made me think…as a bi-polar female, it really spoke to my heart
Booooo Hissssssss
Based on the ratings page link it has been CANCELLED !
http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/abc-tv-show-ratings-for-2013-14-season-30249/
One of the best and most underrated shows on television! It is full of incitement to the areas of mental health that we don’t get to see often. It’s very fresh and personal and should be continued!!!
This show should be on in the fall , when people are home watching not summer! The show is excellent, brilliant acting and a very interesting subject matter. Finally a show with intellect !! I’m sick of these shows like Honey Boo Boo & the Kardashians.Why are we making the Kardashians richer than the are??? These people have no morals they’re acting sucks. If we get more shows like Black Box that can potentially help the very many people who suffer from bi-polar, isn’t that more rewarding than watching an obese family who doesn’t give a dam who just sits… Read more »
Pls pls continue the series i really enjoyed watching it and i am impatiently waiting for the rest of it.
I love the show..it’s not the same old doctor show. It also shows doctors are human. I am 63 and look forward to watching it…but us old people don’t count even though we do watch alot of tv…
I can’t believe that you cancelled Black Box. It was one of the best new shows I’ve seen. We keep saying we need to raise awareness in this country about mental illness and this show explained being bipolar very well. As a medical professional who is bipolar I related to this show in trying to explain it and the many illnesses they addressed at the Cube. Neurological or psychiatric. Shows like this could help ppl understand and help others better ie; Columbine and other school shootings, suicides like Robin Williams and areas in between. I have never complained before but… Read more »