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?
Really enjoyed the show Blood and Oil. Very disappointed it was cancelled. My husband and I looked forward to watching. Please bring it back! Great cast.
I love this show.. It is a “modern day Dallas”. Don Johnson plays an excellent part and I just love all the characters.. please don’t cancel and leave us hanging!
A great show in the vein of 80’s nightime soaps. Does every show have to appeal to stupid kids? Older people spend money too…the suits in Hollywood better wise up. Go ahead, keep the crap on network tv and this 60 yr old will watch Netflix and Amazon.
Me and my husband love to watch this show after along time we got something for entertainment. So please continue it! We love this show very much.
LOVE Blood & Oil!!!! When does season 2 start?
I actually look forward to watching a show for a change. I LOVE Blood & Oil and would like to know when the second season will start.
I just watched the whole blood and oil series and loved it I do not know why ABC would want to cancel it I was hooked and would love to see more all of the Actors are great I really hope they decide to move forward with season 2 if so I will definitely be interested in watching it I also heard they were going to cancel wicked city I thought that show was good to and there canceling it too but it’s not as good as blood and oil I really am going to be disappointed with ABC if… Read more »
i really liked blood & oil they cut dallas dont cut this show i really like this show i have nothing else to watch on sunday
My husband and I really enjoyed watching this exciting program. And we loved the line up. I can’t believe you would cut Don Johnson—he’s still got it and we looked forward to sitting down and watching this show. The whole line up of actors and actresses were interesting and the plot was refreshing compared to all the other shows like emergency room shows, investigations full of gory details and lack of family shows aka (soap opera feel). This show reminded me of Dallas. Fast forward a few years. Lol. I am so disappointed to hear this. PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!!!
At first I wasn’t sure i would like the series but after a few episodes, I got hooked. I wouldn’t say it’s one of the best however it has potential
This show is awesome, people like me who work 6 days a week only have Hulu to catch up with new shows. I say keep it. Suspense, action and drama thriller
Do not cancel
I love this show! Please do not tell me it is cancelled!
We love the program it should not be cancelled. Great show lots of interesting twists and turns. There is just too many crime shows on and FBI crap leave th is one alone.
I have been looking for a great series and finally found it. I love blood and oil and thought it was off to a great start. I am very surprised to hear that it could be canceled. KEEP IT!