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?
Im so upset!!! I was in love with this show and have just been waiting to see it again. I can’t believe it had so little views and \or ratings. It was like House with a more believable story and somewhat empowering to women! How are the ratings determined? Is there somewhere people are supposed to vote on things like this? I’m asking because most people record and watch their favorite shows now. People are rarely home for the whole time it is airing so how do you know we’re watching if we’ve only recorded it? I really wish this… Read more »
I enjoyed Black Box greatly though it was frequently unsettling. The female lead was excellent, so much so that her conflicts and issues were either too realistic or seemed outlandish. Never the less, I hated to see it go. It was excellently done though perhaps too intense for many viewers that want lighter fare.
I love that damn show bring it back
I loved this show. So sad to see it end!!!
Bring Black Box back! I was really hooeing for more seasons!
Bring it Back! This was one of the best shows on TV. Everything about it
was brilliant!
This sucks! 🙁 I kept waiting for it to come back on…. Now I’m disappointed. ABC keeps CANCELLING all the good shows .
I miss this show me and my sister always made a date night out of it. The show touches several topics making it easy for people to relate! Please come back ughhhh
Wow…so sorry to hear the show is cancelled. Being in the medical field I really enjoyed it.
I truly enjoyed this tv series. Hits home for me, personally. Really was looking forward to seeing season 2. I hope its reconsidered.
It’s a conspiracy! A show about a woman having these profound experiences and insights when not drugged up. Hmm..makes you wonder. 😛
VERY SAD! This was a great show. It put a great light on Bipolar behavior and the struggles not to mention providing insight to all of the other issues people can have related to the brain.
Please bring this one back!! People need this perspective on mental illness to educate the public on what others may be dealing with.
This show was OUTSTANDING i feel it wasnt hyped up as well as it could have been, not enough previews…especially. Too bad it cancelled…HOW DO WE GET A 2ND SEASON!? Great plot…fantastic new actors.. Its ashame
This show was an outstanding view on those suffering with mental illness. In todays world little is known about mental disorders and how they touch peoples lives in many arenas of work. I thought this show had a great cast of players and how dedicated they put themselves on this show. It was one of the best for an evening at home with my wife. Shame on you!!!
The show really was brilliant and so informative regarding diagnosis of different illnesses. Please bring the show back. It was the only show I looked forward to seeing this summer.
Contact ABC with your comments; they are not reading this blog.
I have written them MANY times; they need to hear from others as well. Maybe if enough people write to them, they will reconsider putting the show back on the air….hopefully!