Series synopsis
Black Box is a drama television series that premiered on ABC on April 24, 2014. It ended on July 31, 2014. It was created by Amy Holden Jones. It stars Kelly Reilly, Ditch Davey, David Ajala and Laura Fraser.
Catherine Black is a world-famous neurologist at the state-of-the-art medical institution known as "The Cube". Catherine is brilliant, beautiful, and at the top of her game, though she's hiding a secret of her own: she's bipolar. Each week, the doctors on staff attempt to unravel the mysteries of the brain and are constantly challenged by cases never-before-seen on television. The medical stories are moving, bizarre and a visual feast. The personal stories are riveting. The patients have rare, h ...
Premise
Catherine Black is a world-famous neurologist at the state-of-the-art medical institution known as "The Cube". Catherine is brilliant, beautiful, and at the top of her game, though she's hiding a secret of her own: she's bipolar. Each week, the doctors on staff attempt to unravel the mysteries of the brain and are constantly challenged by cases never-before-seen on television. The medical stories are moving, bizarre and a visual feast. The personal stories are riveting. The patients have rare, highly visual, often hallucinogenic and startling conditions, which we’ll see through their eyes as Catherine diagnoses and treats them.
Premise: Unlike any doctor you've ever met.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kelly Reilly as Dr. Catherine Black
- Ditch Davey as Dr. Ian Bickman
- David Ajala as Will Van Renseller
- Laura Fraser as Regan Black
- Siobhan Williams as Esme Black
- David Chisum as Joshua Black
- Ali Wong as Dr. Lina Lark
- Terry Kinney as Dr. Owen Morely
Supporting cast
- Vanessa Redgrave as Dr. Hartramph
Guest cast
- Emma Ishta as Cara
- Aja Naomi King as Ali Henslee
- Sawyer Barth as Young Joshua Black
- Arian Moayed as Cyrus
- Tom Pelphrey as Joseph Moran
- Trini Alvarado as Beatrice King
- Tasso Feldman as Leo Robinson
- Audrey Esparza as Carlotta
- Peter Maloney as Harry
- Michael Pemberton as Lionel Stark
- David Rasche as Hunter Black
- Brendan Griffin as Young Hunter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | April 24, 2014 | July 31, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kiss the Sky Dr. Catherine Black reveals to her therapist Dr. Hartramph that she's feeling empowered, unstoppable, and at the top of her game. This world renowned neurologist has a secret that is becoming more and more difficult to control--she’s bi-polar. At the state of the art facility where she works, Catherine has an insight to her patients that no one else has, allowing her to communicate with them on a different level. Catherine is introduced to a mysterious new man named Dr. Ian Bickman. She's met her match when this boisterous new colleague joins the staff at The Cube. At home, Catherine's boyfriend is pressuring her to marry him, but what would he do if he knew that there's another side to her that’s not easily controlled. |
April 24, 2014 |
| 2 |
Sweet Little Lies Dr. Black's team of fourth year medical students try to determine why a young nanny is suffering from hallucinations of her head exploding. Will and Catherine struggle to get their relationship back on track after she reveals that she cheated on him during a manic episode? After the chief of neurosurgery suffers a seizure during surgery, the Cube’s medical director calls a meeting to announce that any doctors suffering from medical conditions that could harm patients must come forward. |
May 1, 2014 |
| 3 |
Who Are You? Will reveals to Catherine he's slept with the hostess at his restaurant in retaliation for her betrayal. Bickman's ego gets the best of him when he performs emergency surgery on a celebrity. Regan reluctantly agrees to allow Esme an opportunity to work with Catherine on a student film. A patient arrives at the Cube and displays signs of being unbalanced. |
May 8, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2014 |
| Last aired | July 31, 2014 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |