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?
The best shows are always cancelled I hate watch any
of them.
The Black Box was a must watch TV show
Every time I love a show it gets cancelled
TV is not the same as it use to be.
Unbelievable! The best show on primetime TV.
People
I can now advise that the show has indeed been cancelled.
A close friend of mine was in the cast and that person has confirmed that no more episodes are being made. I have reported back to that person about the nmber of wonderful compliments and supporters out there that have posted comments on this site and they are extremely grateful.
Alas ABC programmers have chosen another course.
Cheers
Heartbreaking, truly heartbreaking that it has been cancelled. It was a show that talked about mental illness, a timely subject in today’s world of guns, out of control behavior and tragedy, much of it due to mental illness. It must be discussed if we are to proceed forward. The quirky nature of this show added to its unique flavor.
I hope that something similar will be presented to the public.
Please bring back the Black Box, it is a great show, and i have been waiting for them to return…
Please keep Black Box on! I think it is a great series on a topic not many people know about or understand!! I am in nursing school and it has been so helpful relating the different diagnosis with the material in the books. I guess you didn’t know a television show could do this; if done correctly. This show was brought on at a time when there were a lot a new pilots were airing. Again, please keep the show on!!
Please renew Black Box, I love this show, it’s a great show.
Love this show, please allow the season to end!!
I love that shw!!! I have been waiting for the seasone opener. Why have 9 episode that you have already shot and not let the people who love the show see them. Put it on another day and time slot. Remember Seinfeld it was cancelled and NBC listened to the viewers and I rest my case
Love the show!!!
The writing and let alone the research is perfecto!!!
Return the series Black Box for many reasons!!!
Understanding bipolar! Mental illness on many levels..
The gifts of Bipolar
The hope for help for Bipolar
ThE downside of Bipolar!
The TV series with the music thru the entire office and combined with surgery and Her father is/was absolutely beyond a mind blower!!!
Please!!!! Finish out the series!! It’s a must!!
Tha you so much!!
I really like this show. I hope they don’t cancel it! I think if they give it all the hype and promotion they do for the other shows, it would have a chance. I swear the only shows there are to watch these days are reality shows. Finally found a drama I like, and it’s set to be cancelled. C’mon ABC!!
I liked the show. Please don’t cancel it yet give it a chance.
I thought the show was great! Please don’t cancel it!
Shari
Black Box is a great show. Please keep it on the air. You’ll are keeping teeny bopper shows on and cancelling adult shows. Pretty soon I’ll just get rid of the tvs.
This is an amazing show! Bring it back!!!
Please do not cancel the show. It’s an awesome show!!! My coworkers are also looking forward to season 2. It’s fast paced..exciting..great story line..Learn about things..it’s cultural and thrilling!!