Late last week, it was revealed that ABC had cut the first season of their new Blood & Oil TV show, from 13 to 10 episodes. Does this mean that the series has been cancelled or does it still have a shot at being renewed for a second season? How are the ratings?
On Blood & Oil, young couple Billy (Chace Crawford) and Cody LeFever (Rebecca Rittenhouse) move to Williston, North Dakota to seek their fortune. Billy’s drive attracts the attention of oil barron Hap Briggs (Don Johnson) and Hap takes him under his wing, much to the dismay of Hap’s son Wick (Scott Michael Foster). The rest of the cast includes Amber Valletta, Adan Canto, India de Beaufort, Miranda Rae Mayo, and Delroy Lindo.
The series debuted on September 27th and attracted a 1.36 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.36 million viewers. It was a disappointing start for the new drama. Both Once Upon a Time and Quantico (Blood & Oil’s lead-in and lead-out programs) did much better which could mean that some viewers specifically tuned out for the new series.
The ratings saw a reasonable drop in week two but then saw a huge tumble in week three — falling to a 0.86 in the demo (down 31%) with 3.91 million (down 26%). Viewership dropped another 11% in week four.
While some new ABC series have received full season orders (Quantico and Dr. Ken), the network has cut Blood & Oil’s episode order. While the network hasn’t officially cancelled the series, it’s clear they have no intention of making any more episodes unless there’s a surprise upturn in the ratings.
Word is that the cast and crew are currently filming episode eight. Episodes nine and 10 are likely in pre-production. Hopefully there’s still time for the writers to give the series some semblance of a satisfying conclusion.
What do you think? Do you like the Blood & Oil TV show? Do you think that it should be cancelled? Would you keep it on the air if you ran the network?
This show is so good!…It has so much going for it!. Don Johnson and the other cast members are great together. They make the story line exciting. And, if you add a few interesting guest stars, they can make so many interesting twists and turns.
Keep the show its great. Just move it to a week night it’s hard to compete with NFL and shows that already have people hooked and are in there 3rd season, give it time then maybe try bringing it back to Sunday night.
My husband and I have really enjoyed Blood and Oil. It will be very disappointing if the shoe does not continue. As it is we watch very few shows on ABC so I hope it is not cancelled.
I enjoyed the show & would really like for it to return
I look at this series of other one quoted(esteemed) by the Atlantic Ocean it is just terrible. You should not arrest it that would be it’s a pity
French Fan
Please keep the show…its so good. Loved seeing Don Johnson again on a weekly show. I cant believe they would cancel this…all my coworkers watch this too and we all can’t wait to see and talk about the last and next episode. This is certainly better than the other shows they have on including Quantico. This show should not be taken off!!!!
PLEASE keep this show on! Don Johnson is fabulous in it!
Please please please keep the show. My husband and I love it!
Please, please , please keep the show. My husband and I love it and are disappointed that it ended.
Absolutely continue but schedule it to air on a week night! It’s a great show and seeing Don Johnson (my high school Miami Vice crush) made it sweeter ;> Isn’t it possible since Football is aired Sunday nights that could’ve had an impact on the ratings?
Keep it please!
continue!
KEEEEEP!! Although I hate the end of season one… needs to end more sensational and dramatic
Don’t cancel! Love the show…
Would love to see this series continue!!!