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Angels Memorial is closing its doors. CBS has cancelled its Code Black TV show after three seasons. Creator and showrunner Michael Seitzman has already confirmed the Code Black cancellation. Although the production utilized the extraordinary measures of amputating some original series regulars (Raza Jaffrey and Bonnie Somerville) and grafting on a big name (Rob Lowe), the patient eventually succumbed to acute ratings anemia.
A CBS medical drama, Code Black stars Marcia Gay Harden, Luis Guzmán, Boris Kodjoe, Harry Ford, Benjamin Hollingsworth, William Allen Young, Emily Tyra, Noah Gray-Cabey, Emily Alyn Lind, Moon Bloodgood, and Lowe. The story unfolds at Angels Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles — home of the busiest, most notorious ER in the country. The high patient volume dwarfs the resources available to the exceptional staff — creating a condition known as Code Black.
According to Seitzman despite the cancellation, the third season should continue to air in its regular timeslot. Because he expected the there would be no season four, it seems the team wrote the season three finale to serve as a series finale. Check out what he has to say, below.
Code Black: A Look at the Ratings
The third season of Code Black, which just kicked off on April 25th, is averaging a 0.71 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.448 million viewers. Compared to season two, that’s down by about 26% and 9%, respectively.
Of the 27 scripted CBS TV shows we’ve been tracking during the regular 2017-18 television season, Code Black ranks 23rd in the demo. That number only rises to 21st, when we sort by average total audience. In other words, the cancellation makes business sense.
EP Michael Seitzman Confirms Code Black Has Been Cancelled by CBS
Making sure to thank the fans, Seitzman, whose Quantico on ABC also fell prey to the Television Vulture, announced Code Black will not return for season four. Check out what he has to say about the remaining episodes and anticipating the need for a Code Back TV series finale.
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What do you think? Are you a fan of the Code Black TV series? If it were up to you, would it be cancelled or renewed for season four on CBS? Sound off in the comments.
I thought the show was terrific I never missed an episode I so disappointed when they said they canceled it the cast was wonderful. I wish they would reconsider and bring it back I myself would love it and I have friends that are big fans as well.
This was a great show, very uplifting, we are very disappointed that the show was cancelled! Please bring it back….
I really can’t believe you won’t be back. I have been a nurse for 39 years and your show was the most true version of hospital life. not full of sex and scandal– maybe that was the problem. I have spoken to many fans of the show and this is truly a huge loss to tv. I hope maybe one day the ratings people will see their mistake. Thank you to the cast and crew for the awesome job, hold your breath, happiness and tears you brought me. So so sorry.
Thank you to the entire crew and cast who shared their talents with us. My family and I will miss this terrific show!
This sucks! Everytime a good show comes out it gets canceled. I going to stop watching TV all together.
So disappointed….I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Much more reality than other medical shows.
Always looked forward to Wed night and ‘Code Black’! Perfectly cast and the best medical drama on TV. So disappointed that the show was cancelled!
PLEASE BRING BACK THIS SHOW. IT IS BY FAR THE BEST MEDICAL DRAMA ON THE AIR. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING IT EVERY SEASON.
Please do not cancel this show. It is by far the best, most realistic, medical drama on the air. All others pale by comparison. I believe it is the best TV dramas on the air. Please find a way to keep new episodes coming for the 2018/2019 season. Thank you.
So so disappointed. Bring it back. The family and friends all loved it
So so so disappointed. My whole family loved this show. Bring it back PLEASE
Sorry this show was cancelled. Really enjoyed it
Never should have. Even cancelled. Love this show!
Please do not cancel. Great acting and writing.
Please do not cancel this show. Great actors and writers
Both my husband and I loved this drama. Can’t believe you have decided to end this!!!!!! Absolutely furious