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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.
https://twitter.com/michaelseitzman/status/999505579822333959
https://twitter.com/michaelseitzman/status/999511237774925824
https://twitter.com/michaelseitzman/status/999521324040048640
https://twitter.com/michaelseitzman/status/999521504034369536
https://twitter.com/michaelseitzman/status/999521893521616896
https://twitter.com/michaelseitzman/status/999649915578892288
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.
Code Black is my favorite show. I’m so sad.
Bring code black back love the show
Bring code black back, it is,a good show. Cancel Elementary instead. Been watching Code Black since it started & have enjoyed all the shows.
Exactly! Elementary is a stupid show. I refuse to watch it.
Why do you akways cancel the decent shows, after we get attached to them? And leave the shows that are stale on the air.
CBS is stupid. FOX, please pick up this show.
So unfair, one of the best dramas on tv, how could they base their decision when it aired as a summer replacement, everyone knows that viewership is down in the summer!!!
This is one of the best shows out there. Hate to see it end. The stories, acting and emotions are off the charts. Find it in your hearts to have season 4.
I am so sad and hurt to see Code Black leaving. I look forward to my weekly dose of hospital trauma. Super sad.
I really hate seeing Code Black not getting renewed.. This has been my favorite season yet! I have never been into Hospital shows, but Code Black was the first one I have watched from the beginning. Only other one I watch and enjoy more is The Resident. Code Black has had some really good and tear jerking episodes this season in particular. CB will be missed.
Loved Code Black excellent show. Beats those horrible reality shows by 100%!
Code Black cast will be missed. Such class act acting. What a waste.
Why why why are you Canceling the show it is such a good show please find a way to keep it on the air I enjoyed the show.Please find a way of keeping it on the on the air please please please
Why oh why would they cancel such a fantastic show?
Was it because it was too realistic and not all sappy like Grey’s?
This show I actually looked forward to, the characters were real, their relationships were that of a family. Never have I been so disappointed and yet they keep Elementary on, SERIOUSLY???
MAYBE they should have changed the time slot, changed the day, anything but canceling it.
I’m just gobsmacked here, such a phenomenal show.
Kudos to the writers and the actors, you all will be MISSED!
Please leave this show on TV. One of the more intelligent medical dramas. I pvr it but try to watch it latest by the next day. One of my favourite shows currently. Thanks
I think CBS is making a big mistake in canceling Code Black it’s one of the best shows on TV so CBS change your mind and reconsider renewing this Show.
I think it was beyond terrible that Code Black was cancelled! They should have gotten rid of the more than stale Elementary! This was the one show I really looked forward to watching. It should not be cancelled, but I know that even if you get a million people saying bring it back or how much it was loved, you are going to do what you are going to do anyway and the fans do not matter. I am with one other person, that for some reason the reality shows are more important, stupid shows about bachelors and bachelorettes, the… Read more »