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?
Why is it all the good shows get canceled whereas the stupid shows stay on forever. Never fails! I find a new show I love and after one season it disappears……my problem is all my favorites end up being on the same night and even with today’s technology, you can only record so many at a time!! PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!!
Never fails, I find a show I really like and it’s gets canceled whereas the shows that sucks stay on forever! Too bad this one didn’t last……it was really good……hope it returns. My problem is all my shows seem to be on the same night!!
YES! Bring it back. It was so good! A bit outlandish & going the way of “House” quickly, but still, such a GOOD show. Loved it. Bring it back!!!
All the shows that I seem to like always get cancelled. Please bring it back. That was my favorite show ever and never missed an episode. WHY DO YOU HAVE TO GO AND CANCEL ALL THE FRIGGEN GOOD SHOWS TV PEOPLE???!!!!! WHY!
BRING IT BACK!!! THAT WAS MY SHOW!!!! Whenever it came on, I would drop everything and watch it. That is my show, please bring it back. Currently crying
Please bring Black Box back!!!
Please bring back Black Box! One of the best series on TV!
You could have given it some time to catch on! Given it a chance!
It was edgy, different and the cast was amazing! Nothing like it on Television!
Not all of us like shallow reality shows you know!!
SO upset that this show was cancelled. I do not know what they could have done to get it to catch on, but it deserved a second season at least.
I loved the black box! So disappointed it was cancelled. I really think that most people don’t want to admit that bipolar is real even in professionals. But I can think of many other programs that need canceling. This is too surreal for most, who would rather look at reality shows about someone’s personal upside down life, than to confront a reality that hits us all, too close to home. Again so sad.. Great Show!
Disappointed. Bleh
I am very disappointed that the show is not being renewed. I did not miss one episode and I liked the acting on the show. What a shame because there is so many other shows out their that should not be on TV. This show looked like it had a very good message about a disease that a lot of people are affected with and have to learn how to deal with. What a shame!! I was really looking forward to watching the season.
I am not surprised “Blackbox” will not be airing again. The good series usually don’t get a second chance. The show was on late and had little publicity. I am so tired of reality shows. This is why I do not subscribe to paid television, why get hooked on a good show that’s going to get cancelled. It was intriguing, informational, touched a subject that hasn’t been on television, and a great cast. Rookie Blue is another show that was yanked. A family themed show far better than “Hell’s Kitchen” or “Duck Dynasty”.
********. The business model for network TV is ridiculous. The expectations for revenue are way too high and therefore it’s almost impossible for good shows to survive. What a joke our entertainment industry has become where quality shows die on the vine because they couldn’t hit their unrealistic numbers in a certain demo. That was a damn good show and it deserve to be renewed . If only there was a way to fix the ridiculously broken system that seems to plague every aspect of the United States economy.
Why do u always cancel good shows
I’m so disappointed a next season won’t be airing. I literally just found out.. All this while I assumed it was just gonna be one of those one-season-a-year tvshows. Sadly, no. I looked forward to this show every week! And to be honest it made me question my entire life! Lol.. I’m studying law but it for me so intrigued by neueroscience. The storyline was really good (besides the predictable office affair Lol) and I’m really going to miss this show. I understand that the ratings were not always the best, but its heartbreaking when people get hooked on these… Read more »
I am very disappointed not see the show renewed. One of the few shows I never missed.
I just hope somehow to see it return