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?
Really! This was one of the greatest shows and such an
important message being sent. Actors are wonderful!
I know many people and all generations enjoy this show.
PUT IT BACK ON PLEASE.
I absolutely loved black box. It was a mixture of brilliance and gossip worthy juiciness. The plot was based on intelligent people while still providing some good drama. Uugh abc is making a mistake. I must admit that I am guilty of watching online, but I feel that downloads should also be taken into consideration. Black box will definitely be missed.
Esta serie de Black Box, es maravillosa, excelente ( Gran actrices Kelly Reilly y Vanessa Redgrave ) Hay que Renovar para la segunda temporada. Gracias
Los IDIOTAS de ABC cancelaron el programa, despues de solo la primera etapa. Este programa tenia tanto poder para educar la gente acerca de la vida con Bipolar. Me da mucha pena, porque en general la gente piensa que los unicos con Bipolar son “SERIAL KILLERS” que no es verdad.
Ally
This is a sad loss not to have this show. For the people that deal with mental health issues such as Bi-polar it was something finally we could relate too. It also for me gave me a little gleaner of hope in some of what they show could actually be in research or already out there. It’s a sad sad loss for ABC and I Pray some other regular channel will pick it up, however they won’t unless we all come together and try and push it.
ABC are MORONS for cancelling this show. Most people think Bipolars are Serial Killers, when in reality it’s a devastating disease that people are afraid to admit having. Bipolars are not crazy, actually most are brilliant. This show had the potential of educating the public, just how debilitating this disease is.
However, the Simpsons was renewed for another season, ENOUGH SAID !!!
This is a great show ! Put it back on
This was not a good decision for ABC to cancel this show !!! I’m not HAPPY 🙁 !!! I Really liked it !!!!
What a big mistake – one of the best shows in ABC. Why????
Please renew Blackbox I love the show please give it a chance. Please!!!!!!
I get so upset when networks tease audiences with smart writing and interesting story lines just to snatch it away and replace it with some inane garbage that is easier for the idiots (i.e. the majority of Americans) to consume and understand. Shame on ABC.
ABC ARE MORONS, HOWEVER, YOU WILL BE PLEASED TO KNOW THE SIMPSONS WAS RENEWED FOR ANOTHER SEASON, MORONS.
Once again one of the most realistic shows is cancelled. Truly it was watched by so many people except all of us well 7 of us download from internet and three of us watched on tv and we all watched religously. Cannot believe it. Put it back on, take downloads into consideration instead of only tv ratings.
You really screwed up here. One of best in long time. You blew it!
Can’t believe this show was cancelled. Such a great show dealing with very real mental health issues. The acting was great, too. I was so looking forward to Season 2.
Just like ABC. You cancel the best, and leave the trash on. Black Box was a top notch show, so I’m not surprized that you got rid of it. You cater to the simple minded.
Well, when you have MORONS running the show, MORONIC DECISIONS ARE MADE. This was a fantastic show, which had the potential of helping the general public understand Bipolar Disease. It’s rarely the Serial Killer that is suffering from this really dreadful disease. It’s your Mom, Dad, Sister, Cousin, Co-Worker who suffer in silence for fear of being labeled crazy. Robin Williams was Bipolar, so is Sting, Ben Stiller, Carrie Fisher, Isaac Newton, Churchill, Vivien Leigh etc. It is very controllable with Medication and Therapy.
BY THE WAY, THE SIMPSONS WAS RENEWED FOR ANOTHER SEASON BY THE MORONS, HOW SAD.
Loved the show and sad to see it go
I can’t believe they cancelled this. I/we LOVED the series **** for us and it dealt with very serious issues.