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 just discovered this show and started watching it. I live in the middle east. perhaps the show wasnt advertised or promoted properly because there are far worse shows getting renewed and this one is actually catch and the actress is brilliant. I was even surprised to find out it was released in 2014 i thought it was new. anyway, so annoyed they left us hanging . they should consider reneweing
I’m totally up set anothe season didn’t come out! I love this show and how it shows that even doctors have problems but you are still capable of doing what you are suppose to and you can still help others there are no excuses in life it was an amazing show and I wish they would bring out season two! PLEASE.
Please bring it back! One of the best series I saw!
As far as I am aware the series has never been shown on UK television which was sad and I have only just caught up with it on DVD. I was surprised and disappointed to find that it ended where it did with no follow up after Season 1 as I thought it was one of the best series I have ever watched.. Maybe the disappointing viewing figures would have been better and more reflective of that if it had been sold for viewing outside the States.
I loved this series. I’m a Finnish writer myself. It’s an important subject and good storytelling. Oliver Sack’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat is a really important book for me. This is like a modern version of it with good drama around. The subject is really loved by people who are interested in this subject. I hope there could be a new season!!
Please bring it back. A very nice Serie
Maybe there should have been more advertising, because I think it’s a very interesting topic and a great show. My only critic would be that Will’s character wasn’t quite deeply multifaceted.
People are really not ready to enter the deep oceans of the mind..Every tv shows on the same subject has been cancelled…….
I love Black Box. It is sad know that the show was cancelled. Please!! Bring it back!!!
I loved Black Box. Please bring it back.
I loved Black Box that I couldn’t, wait for the next episode. It is sad that you cancelled show. I was so looking forward to watching season 2. Don’t take it off air PLEASE…..
I disagree with the choice to cancel the show. It was personally one of my favorites. I was very upset when i found out there wasnt going to be a season 2
I really enjoyed the show and think it should have run for additional seasons. There is so much garbage on TV, I thought this was an interesting concept and also addressed the complexity of mental illness and how so many need to hide it in order to keep their jobs. It doesn’t discriminate. It also showcases the goodness and human-ness of the person suffering from the illness.
I liked the show a lot and wished that it continued. The only reason it plummeted is because people with bipolar disorder were unhappy that the show’s perception of bipolar disorder wasn’t matching up with theirs. There were many people who say that they experienced the same things that she did, but most of the rest said that they were “appalled that this is how people will view individuals with bipolar disorder”. They saw it as the show giving bad representation, but I enjoyed it and felt that the representation was done well. Not every person experiences the same things… Read more »
I freakin love this show!!! It should most defiantly have had a second season
I think this show should have MANY MORE seasons! I LOVED it! Black Box was similar to “House” but with many new and exciting episodes of it’s own. Please bring it back!