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 can’t believe they canceled this series. No wonder ppl don’t fall in love with shows anymore because as soon as you do they take it away but leave crap on for many seasons. This actress nailed it dead on, I am bi-polar and I could totally relate to her. I even told friends and family to watch the show. I’m so heart broken they are taking this away. Shame on you ABC.
I loved this show! Was my favorite! I am gutted it wont be back on!
I cannot believe they cancelled it. It was so innovative and has left us that loved it in limbo. Why do they cancel the great medical shows.
The reason why this show did not catch on is that the majority of the American public does not have the basic intelligence required to keep up with the scientific flavor of this show. Cows.
Really loved this show. Please run another season.
I LOVED THIS SHOW!!!! It helped me decide that I want to be a neuroscientist. I looked forward to watching this show every week and I’m so upset that it will not be on anymore
I am very upset about this being cancelled this show was awesome!!! Very educational as well for doctors and nurses coming in!!! I learned a lot plus enjoyed the show 🙁 i never missed an episode
Very sad this will not be coming back. It was a great show
Loved this show. So disappointed its not coming back on tv.
They shouldn’t have cancelled the show. It was amazing. Something I’ve never watched before. It was new and exciting. They really need to bring it back. It showed a lot and made me want more. Hated waiting a whole week to watch the next episode. This makes me sad. Didn’t see this happening.
Black Box should be renewed because people could get the idea if what neuroscientists do and experience throughout their lives. Also it gives people the reason why some people needs and why they hide certain disorders. It is an interesting series and it should be renewed. Give it another chance. Please
Bring it back. Really made you think what some people could be going through. A real eye opener. If there are people out there struggling day to day, it might help bring more awareness and understanding and make people aware there could be help for them.
I loved this show…
Usually I can tell if a show will get cancelled.
What a mistake. The story lines were so interesting and the chemistry between the lead characters was right on par. It must have not found it’s viewers fast enough.
Scandal is a very hard act to follow. Still super sad… really loved this show.
What a great show, it had everything. I just am shocked that there is no second season. Very disappointed..I feel that the reason is that mental illness scares people so much that the show was getting to intense as season progressed. So much knowledge could of been learned…..
I’m actually surprised this show lost people’s interest. It was finely acted, and the characters were very compelling as well as the cases in each episode. It was interesting to see into the mind of the heroine. That being said, it took me until now to search to see if season 2 came back… So it’s clearly not at the top of my go to list…