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 the show, I am very sad. I actually dvr it because I don’t stay up late. I watched it during the day. I really hope another network picks it up. I want to know what happens!
Outraged and horribly disappointed. Seems as though anytime a good, thought provoking and mentally stimulating show airs, it’s cancelled!!! Our culture supports mainly super heroes and fantasy….it’s disturbing!
This show targeted bi-polar disorder among other neurological problems. How on earth could the network cancel it? It was well done, well played and extremely informative. It is my hope the network reconsiders. I’d like to see it in the fall line up.
Yes IT WAS BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!WHY CANCEL IT…….Most people want it BACK ON!!!!!
I agree wholeheartedly!! I saw “Black Box” as a show that would be on the air for years
following in the footsteps of “House” and winning Emmy’s for “Best Drama,” “Best Screenwriting” and “Best Actress” at the very least! ABC has blown it with its cancellation!
one of the most believable and hopeful shows on the air. the time slot was changed twice and no buildup about it at all. so sad and disappointed . i guess i should have known…
Come on! This is a great show! I’m so tired of getting into shows and having them cancelled because of the demographic ages! I’m about ready to stop watching new shows!
I am with you 200%…. Great show = cancellation….. Be happy you are the in the minority that has taste and not the majority demographic that does not! Another good show that was cancelled was Intelligence… So there you have it—–they cancelled intelligence (their own)! Hop on the Netflix train…. I can no longer trust vesting my interest in network serial shows.
It couldn’t have been the show, it had to be the time slot. It had all the elements of a great show AND was teaching people about mental disorders, particularly bipolar. What is WRONG with these people?!
Rick asked “what is wrong with these people?” From my viewpoint, they are unintelligent,
uncaring and shortsighted mercenaries! Just praying that a cable show will pick it up!
I liked Intelligence as well. When you have the right actors with the right chemistry, it is everything. Black Box had a real message.
I didn’t see all thirteen episodes because they were not aired in my area and have no idea as to why they weren’t. But even if they were, this series needs closure as there was too much left “up in the air” leaving its faithful viewers wondering what happened to everyone! I have read that Black Box was pulled off for a while and then put in another time slot, creating some inconsistency and confusion about it. More promotion and another time slot or day would attract more viewers! This show is definitely needed! It’s too great of a show… Read more »
It was one of the best shows ever….they needed to put in a better time slot and promote the hell out of it. We all don’t understand or see what bipolar is…thus educated us ! BRING IT BACK OR SOME OTHER CABLE STATION PLS PICK IT UP! Or NETFLIX!
One of the best shows to date! i learned something new every episode…. So sad to read that its canceled! Terrible decision ABC! Please please reconsider!
You guys are stupid if you cancel this show. This show had everything. Suspense, love and mystery. I loved this show so much. Don’t cancel it.
We loved the show and were so disappointed to discover its cancellation. Please reconsider.
Please bring Black Box back!!!! I loved the show! Now it’s gone. Why don’t networks give great shows a chance? I am soooo ticked off!!!! The show had a very unique flair to it and a great cast! For crying out loud put it on again!!!!!
I LOVE THIS SHOW! Every time something with REAL caliber and style comes along, they cancel it! Summers are BAD for NEW/TRIAL shows; bc nobody is home to watch them!!!! THIS SHOW HAD BOTH, CALIBER AND STYLE!!!!!!
At least bring it back long enough to give them all an ENDING, of their future lives!!!
Does the agoraphobic get out of the hospital? Does Kate get herself together?
WHAT HAPPENS TO EVERY BODY???
Loved Black Box. Can’t believe ABC cancelled it. As a mother with a child who suffers from bi-polar, this show actually provided hope for her that she could be a professional one day and that people with bi-polar are normal people too. I feel anyone with bi-polar could relate to this show and would be encouraged that they are not alone.
Really liked this show and the characters. Hope ABC reconsiders or it is picked up by cable.