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?
Thought it was a great show. I’m very disappointed that it’s been cancelled.
Bring it back! Even Seinfeld wasn’t great in its first season.
I really liked that show- it figures that they would cancel any show that actually shows some intelligent dialog! If its not a tasteless reality show, they get rid of it. There is no integrity in television anymore, just tasteless sitcoms and reality shows that show the worse of our society- shame on the people making these decisions!
Black Box was a very creative show giving viewers insight on closeted diseases. Mentally fragile people have been discriminated against due to lack of knowledge and understanding.
I found this show to be informative and interesting, allowing a look at the dark side of mental illness as well as positive bright note when it is understood by family as well as medical staff.
Bring it back. The actors all played their roles with emotion and made it so very believable.
Black Box was the first drama to really give you the idea of what it is like to suffer with Bi-polar disorder from the perceptual level and showed that even a brilliant person could have problems managing their life. Of course, there was some dramatic license taken with some of the situations, but I think this was a show that belonged on TNT or USA where it would have been given more of a chance. But who knows, they cancelled Perception too. Too bad. There was a lot to talk about on both those shows. While people may be afraid… Read more »
LOVED the Show….Must bring it back!!! Try airing it during the fall/winter time period, I bet youll see a huge increase in viewers…..and ratings!!
This show should come back!!! It was great and we were left with a cliffhanger, we need to know what happened!
Sure, the views dropped. But this occurs for many summer shows, people just don’t have the time to watch sometimes.
Nonetheless, this show needs to return!!!!
Please!! One of the best TV series i have seen!
Randi, Norway
Black Box should definitely have another season! It was such an amazing show! I looked forward to every Thursday because I couldn’t wait to see the new episode. It is so interesting to learn about mental illnesses and how Catherine solved them. I really hope Black Box comes back for a second season.
The show was controversial, dealing with some taboo subjects. I feel she was definitely strong enough to carry the lead part with her more than apt ensemble cast. I have been waiting for the return and just now learned it was not to be. I think another network should try to pick this up. The subject matter aside the plots were engaging and well portrayed. This show should definitely come back. I have been telling all my associates about this show and couldn’t wait for it to continue. Give it another shot! Timing is everything, and this just came in… Read more »
This was a very interesting show and the actors were amazing! Please reconsider bringing it back, one of the issues I knew right away was it aired during some very popular shows, I had to DVR it many times. This show had great potential and was so much more interesting than some of the other new ones! Another time slot and it will be golden, I promise!
Please bring it back! I loved Black Box from acting to the storyline. It may not be for everyone. For me it was better than Grey’s Anatomy…
The first episode didn’t grab me. Another screwed up person. But then I watched the second episode to give it a chance and I was sold. I loved this series. I found the characters to be incredibly interesting as characters and to watch. The acting was mesmerizing.
That’s true of a lot of pilots. It was a little campy but the show still had interest even in the first episode. Do wish it would come back.
bring back Black box !! it was a super show !! there is so much crap on tv and they cancel a great show like that ? it was a thriller and she was so hot !!
Black Box was not only a dramatic series, but a psychological thriller. I enjoyed watching this show and engaging in all of the different neurological cases. This show should be brought back, most definitely.
Bring back Black Box. Shows like this bring to light some of the rarest and interesting conditions of the brain. I really thought that this show would become as popular as Greys Anatomy. Maybe a change in the time slot or network would have made a bigger impact on the number of viewers.
Black Box was amazing! From acting to the storyline,,, I thought it was better than Grey’s Anatomy. Hope it comes back!