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 could have been very good but instead it was just annoying.
This was my favorite TV show. I looked forward to it and have wondered why it hasn’t come back. It seems so many good shows get dropped while the junk stays. Please bring this show back. As you can see many people loved this show.
It was one of the most interesting series EVER..I cannot understand what happened I thought it was a look into mental illness that was well thought and Kelly Riley was awesome as the doctor suffering herself from mental illness …. I was so very upset that it was cancelled. As info I am a 55 year old female. Please consider bringing back the series!!!
Please bring this show back!!! Such an interesting show!!!
Me enoja muchisimo que hayan cancelado un TV show tan bueno
Loved the show and cannot for the life of me understand why it would be canceled.
I loved this show, can’t believe it got cancelled! wish they would put out a second season, this truly was a unique show and I wish people would not stick to the same old same old, different is good!
The black box is great series. I particularly like it because my father suffers from mental health issues (manic/bipolar). Understanding him and his illness is just that, a black box or a stab in the dark. He’s good on some days and then on others his behavior is not explainable of why he’s acting a certain way. The show just did a really good job of bringing light to individuals with mental illnesses. Our society does not do a good job of discussing issues stemming from mental health. It is even often considered taboo for one to have mental health… Read more »
So disappointed that it’s not getting renewed. I thought it was a great show especially now when all your options are reality.
I loved Black Box ! Bring it back please. Left me in the edge of my seat
I often wonder who dictates these decisions. It would have been nice to have at least given it a second chance! Maybe revamp it. It was a great premise and makes you wonder, how many doctors I have that are bi-polar. I do know a couple of them who are genius!
I loved Black Box and was really looking foward to the next season!! BRING IT BACK!!!
I thought it was wonderful although given some of the issues the main character had a bit unrealistic that she would have been allowed to practice again. I still enjoyed it immensely and had hoped for a second season.
It should have not been cancelled at all.
I loved The Black Box! It is a great show and a welcome addition to the summer schedule. Kelly Reilly is awesome and Vanessa Redgrave is extraordinary as the psychiatrist. Change the advertising and please bring it back. The season finale was a great cliffhanger, but we need to find out what happens!