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?
I thought the show fascinating. Just watched it on Hulu. Too bad they give a promising show the ax so soon. Don Johnson was terrific, as was the rest of the cast.
need to keep it one of the better shows on tv
Keep please! Love the cast, and the story line. I’m looking forward to seeing them “loosen up” a little!!
My husband and I just got caught up . We love the show and from the ending of the last show we think it is done but loved it . It’s a shame . With DVR and On Demand how can you figure the ratings . Dam
I wonder the exact same thing. Does DVR give them a rating of a show being viewed?
Keep the show love blood an oil please dont get rid of it. It seems the good shows always get canceled. And the horibble shows stay on air. I dont understand #KEEPBLOOD&OIL
Leave the stupid shows on encluding all the reality shows but take a good show like Blood & Oil off !! REALLY?
Blood and Oil is much better than Dr Ken! Don’t cancel it!!
like dynasty!! love it
It was so great to see Don Johnson back on the air and my, isn’t he ageing well? So sad to see this series cancelled–really enjoyed it.
love love love the show, would be so disappointed
We like the show and watch every episode but watch it on hulu so we can watch it 2-3 at a time.
Keep it
Best show on tv how can you cancel such a great programme
Please KEEP blood and oil. I loved it! I watched the whole season in one day! Today actually. I just got done watching the season finale.
Please keep Blood and Oil. Love love love the show. ….there are so many other shows that should be cancelled. ….but not blood and oil.
I LOVED Blood and Oil – it reminded me of Dallas of old. Don Johnson is perfect Hap Briggs as is the actress who played his wife and “Jules”. The time slot is a huge problem. I had to tape it because it was on Sunday opposite other series that I’m loyal to. However I faithfully taped it and couldn’t wait to watch! Please, please, please if you’re listening ABC, bring it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is an excellent show to date, the final seems to be that everyone leaves happy. keep it , get rid of the cheap assed reality shows
Please keep it!!