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?
RENEW!, I’m hooked
Please don’t cancel the show. If you feel you must cancel, for us fans, at least….make the remaining unseen episodes available on DVD…I have to know what happens to Katherine after she’s fired. I NEED to know what happens to her daughter with all that has developed…on & on. At least make the unseen episodes available for purchase. Thanks.
Love the show, pls don’t cancel
Absolutely love this show!!!!
LOVE IT
They definitely should air this show. Keep running the 9 episodes. It’s a show that shows a real illness that is rapidly becoming more aware of in today’s society. Keep it!!!
It’ s so sad if this is the last of the Series.. I LOVE it.. It’s refreshing and i’m gonna miss the crazy dr. Black and the sexy dr. Bickman… :,( please let ther be more of this fantastic Series in the future… Fingers crossed ***
Hope they renew!
Black Box was a great show! Great acting . Please finish the series- renew at a different time or network.
I hope they keep it. I love the show!!!
This was an outstanding, and timely show in the wake of Robin Williams suicide from depression. Nothing else like it on T.V. It has been cancelled by ABC, but I think it would be a perfect show for Lifetime network to pick up. Anyone know how to make this happen?
Hope they keep it!!
This show should absolutely be renewed. It’s not only a fantastic TV show, but it covers a disorder that is only beginning to be recognized in a way that people can understand. Perhaps move it to a different time to allow it to find its feet, but please don’t cancel it. Wednesday night is a dud, so try that!!!!
RENEW!!! Given the fact that many can relate to mental illness, Black Box took the STIGMA away from mental disorders. Although, bipolar is a very real disease which the showed eloquently pointed out, Black Box was also very encouraging and uplifting that those with mental disorders can live a full and productive life with proper diagnosis, therapy, and managed medication! PLEASE RECONSIDER and bring the series back.
I love the show Black Box. I hope it isn’t cancelled. Great writing, great actors.