As expected, ABC has cancelled their summer series Black Box after one season of 13 episodes, reports EW.
Black Box 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 series debuted in late April to a 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.87 million viewers. It was a mediocre start for the dramatic series and the numbers got progressively worse as new episodes were released. Towards the end of its 13 episode run, Black Box dropped to a 0.6 demo rating with 3.72 million.
The last two episodes aired on July 24th, leaving the main character’s professional fate up in the air.
What do you think? Did you like the Black Box series? Do you think that it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season? Why do you think the show didn’t catch on?
I think it was a very good program. Anyone who may have a loved one that deals with the disease of Bi Polar can relate to this. It did take some time to develop a relationship with the main character. I think it being canceled was probably due to a lack of understanding of the disease this Dr had to deal with every day in her personal and professional life
I stopped watching after 3 episodes. It was so dark. The main character was very self destructive and I couldn’t connect. I’m usually okay with self destructive characters, like House, but I didn’t find anything particularly redeemable in her. I saved the final episodes on my DVR in case it was renewed and I wanted to catch up but I guess I’ll just erase them.
Very disappointed to hear there isn’t going to be a season two I rarely get interested in shows and every time I do they cancel it. Abc is starting to suck with continuing their shows definitely going to stop watching anything by abc.
I loved this show. They always cancel the good ones and keep the ones I’m not interested in. Go figure. Im very disappointed.
It was a brilliant show. Not fair to leave us hanging in suspense after the season 1 finale. Please bring it back.
I loved the show!!!!
I really enjoyed watching this show. Disappointed that it’s been cancelled
I loved the show. I thought it was very informative.Really sad to see it go
Bring this show back! It’s a fascinating show, one if the few I looked forward to every week.
I loved the show. The first episode nearly made me to stop watching but it picked up the pace. At the end, the show was really strong and the characters displayed well. I wish they would renew
Very disappointed!Was such a great show.Hopefully another network will continue it.Ever episode was exciting and ABC should not have dropped it.
I actually really liked this show so I’m disappointed that it has been cancelled. Bring it back!!
I liked it! But I agree, the timing was off. I would love to see a second season, though!
I loved it! Why do they always cancel the good ones and keep the shows like wife swap? Reall?! Bring Black Box back!
I was unable to get into the show as I was hoping to because of the timing for when it started…It was at the end of a school year and we were moving, so it was not good timing…I am quite disappointed…It’s possible that BLACK BOX could have faired better had it been released earlier in the season, or if it were picked up by cable, or an internet outlet…