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Despite reports they were mulling over a revival, CBS has decided its Code Black TV show will remain cancelled. During the Summer 2018 TCAs, Entertainment boss Kelly Kahl said the network was trying to figure out a way to “make it work,” but it seems it is not to be.
A CBS medical drama, Code Black starred Marcia Gay Harden, Luis Guzmán, Rob Lowe, Boris Kodjoe, Harry Ford, Benjamin Hollingsworth, William Allen Young, Emily Tyra, Noah Gray-Cabey, Emily Alyn Lind, and Moon Bloodgood. The series unfolds at Angels Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles — 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.
We’re calling it: The would-be Code Black revival is DOA. Although officially cancelled by CBS back in May, the medical drama — which continued to perform solidly in the ratings in the weeks following its axing — regained a (faint) pulse over the summer when CBS president Kelly Kahl indicated that he was reconsidering the decision.
“It’s doing incredibly well, it’s a well-done show. We’d like to figure out a way to maybe make it work,” Kahl told reporters at the Television Critics Association summer press tour. “We’re going to take a look.”
But an insider now tells TVLine that the network will not be bringing Code Black. back for a fourth season.
Code Black: A Look at the Ratings
The third season of Code Black averaged a 0.70 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.66 million viewers. Compared to season two, it was down by 27% and 5%, respectively, and ranked 21st out of the 26 scripted series the network ran during the regular television season. In that context, the decision to nix the revival makes sense, even if it is disappointing.
What do you think? Were you a fan of the Code Black TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
Code Black was a great show with a great cast! My wife and I never missed an episode. What a shame!
I love Code Black, it seems like CBS puts on a good show then cancels it. I also have a lot of friends that love Code Black, what a shame
Why oh why do you cancel shows that appeal to the older audience? This show is great and I love watching Rob Lowe. Reality shows are dumbing down our youth. Please retain this show that I looked forward to every week.
Code Black was one of the more interesting shows on tv and I always looked forward to watching it every week.
Why not being it back on your sister station?? PLEASE!! THIS SHOW IS AMAZING!! Its the medical version of This Is Us!!! It makes you feel every emotion! Please bring it back!! Netflix bring it back!
Very good and interesting show as well as very good actors
I liked the show. It was just getting good!
All the good shows leaving, i.e. CODE BLACK, TOO CLOSE TO HOME, THE UNDERGROUND, THE QUAD ETC
I really wish they could have a season 4 of Code Black. It is a great show!
We would like to see Code Black given a 4th season. A little less melodrama and more ER Drama that made season 1 and 2 a great series
Thank you
What a great, well produced, well acted, fabulous show. So sad to hear it is DOA. What a loss for the fans and the network. Loved,loved the show.
It was a wonderful serried with a great. To see it cancelled and see what series have remained is so disappointing. It should be brought back and some other series should be cancelled that have inexplicably remained. The sitcoms are terrible except for “Modern Family” and possibly “The Neighborhood” which shows promise. I was pleasantly surprised at “God Friended Me”. The title seemed silly but the show is extremely gOod and reminiscent of past we’ll donr series. Anyone who hasn’t watched it should although it really should be seen from the first episode to really enjoy it. I would love… Read more »
Being 64 years old I don’t seem to fit in any demographic that the networks give a damn about, I don’t know why we even try
I was a great fan of the show, I thought it was very well scripted and acted and that it surpassed a majority of the shows that were renewed. I’m very disappointed!
I totally agree with the comment that if you aren’t between 18-49 your opinion doesn’t count!!! Sad seeings as how the age group 50-65 spends a lot more money per year!
I will really miss this wonderful show!!!
Doesn’t matter what anyone says if they aren’t between 18-49 age group, as the rest of us don’t matter to networks or the government. This was a great show but the execs only keep what they want to watch.