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 loved this show! Very dispointed it is over, seems like all the ones that are different are over! All the shows on TV seem to have the same type of characters or plots this was different and very true to life. I think this is a great show. I have worked in the medical field with patients who have MPD and are bipolar who are professionals, this all very true to life.
I do wish they bring it back!
I loved the show” please bring it back”
I loved the show. I’m very disappointed it’s not coming back. Please bring it back its my favorite show.
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Was just checking to see when Black Box was scheduled to start again and am shocked and disappointed to learn it’s been cancelled. This was a brilliant show. I too grew up w/a bipolar sibling who also had traumatic brain injuries. Exploration of the brain in all its intricacies on this show was fascinating. Pls reconsider.
I loved the show. It was smart TV I felt challenged. I loved the doctor and how she understood her patient’s. Loved it. I think it’s not fair ti have a show prometer during summer months. People stay out late, go on vacation.
After watching this show I finally began to understand bipolar and the struggles of the affected. My neice is schziophrenic /bi-polar and I changed my approach with her now knowing that this disease is truly our of her control. I loved the show!
I’m disappointed to say the least!! This is such a great show, with smart characters and great storyline! So many mindless comedies go on for years, and this show was very interesting with a different twist from the norm. I’m hoping Netflix will pick it up and continue with it…I was hooked from the beginning!
Omg, I am so disappointed that Black Box has been cancelled. My husband is BIPOLAR and we both loved the show. Please dont cancel BLACK BOX we are loyal ABC watchers. We will miss Dr. Black we loved the show.
Black Box was an interesting and smart program. Needless to say mindless sitcoms will continue with canned laughter while good shows are cancelled. I wish someone would have asked me!
Are you serious?!?!?! This was my favorite show and every week I couldn’t wait to watch it. This is such a disappointment. I am currently a high schooler and after every episode my friends and I would talk about the show. We all loved it and are very upset about this. I can’t believe it’s actually over. I still remember the season finale. It was such a cliffhanger. You cannot just end like that and not have a follow up. Even if it’s just one episode. Please. Please bring it back.
i LOVED this show! I looooooved the music (I mean, who does Jazz in TV? Awesome!) and the irony of Dr. Black and her profession. I think it was a brilliant twist on a doctor show. I really want to see more!
I loved the show! I couldn’t wait to watch it each week. The story lines were so realistic. I am very disappointed that “Black Box” has been cancelled!! I have been eagerly waiting to see if, our bipolar doctor, was going to get her job back.
Please bring back the show to at least resolve the cliff hanger.
It was like watching a train wreck and the jazz played throughout was more than annoying. After 2 episodes I had enough but because of spouse we watched several more. Not sorry to see it go.
I LOVED THIS SHOW!!! I don’t know if it was the geek in me or what, I also loved the plot! They must bring it back!!!