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?
Bring it back Great movie
Please bring it back, finally an adult drama show worth watching, me and my husband love it!
I would be thoroughly disappointed if they cancelled it and didn’t renew the series. I LOVE it.
Paaa-leeeeease bring it back!!!!!! It’s not only just a “show”. . .it’s an ADDICTION! There is a reason we “Blood & Oilers” look forward to the next episode. . and the next. . .and the next. We absolutely love the story line as well as the actors. Quit comparing it to Dallas (which was excellent), and give it a chance to shine on it’s own merit. A mother doesn’t quit loving her other children because they’re not Child # 1, they’re all loved because they are all different. Well so is this show. It is every bit as good as… Read more »
BRING IT BAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!! Blood & Oil isn’t only a “show”. . . . it’s an obsession!! I’ll give you it’s weak points. . . . oh wait. . . . there AREN’T any!!
Save it!!!
All the great series Dallas,Knots Landing,Dynasty and many others had a slow “catch on”! Blood an Oil could be a start to a new generation of nite soaps! Please bring it back all the characters were falling in places! Please we need to bring back a few good ole nite soaps!!
I loved blood and oil would love for it to come back
I have just watched the las show I really love please come back for a second season
LJJ
I just binge watched all 10 episodes of Blood and Oil and I’m obsessed. It’s super catchy and i absolutely love it. Please consider renewing it for a second season:(
I love this show. Couldn’t wait till next episode. So upset to hear it cancelled. Please please give it another chance.
Haha. I totally binge watched it. Love the show!
I really liked the show you never really gave it a chance to see how the show would do I thought it was getting interesting I made sure I set it for recording every week it was very upsetting to find out the show has been cancelled I hope you consider going for another season
Keep it, sorry about dropping rhe w out of shows.
I agree it should not of been cancelled, there are shoslike once upon a time, boring and not as exciting… Thank you.
Keep it super another dallas
It broke the rule that you need to have at least one character to root for. But the acting was good, and the characters delightfully nasty which made it a good watch. It shouldn’t have been cancelled.