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?
Yes, keep it. It takes the place of “Dallas”.
please bring this show back, cant believe good shows are cancelled and bad shows like survivor, and all the other reality show are still running, they are so stupid and not good, keep the good ones
Keep it, bring it blood and oil back
Yes keep it
Please bring the show back
Yes, please keep this program. It is very entertaining, I even have my husband watching with me, which does not happen very often!
Yes, Bring the show back just watched season 1 and it was just getting more interesting.
Yes bring the show back. It was getting to the best part of the season. Love it
BLOOD AND OIL is great, the new Dallas. Don Johnson is wonderful as Hap Briggs.
Just told 2 co-workers about it 3 days ago. Heard from both who were watching on demand. They loved it! Can’t believe it!!
love It plz bring it BACK
It was a great show and storyline, Don Johnson has still got it going on !
Chace Crawford was a favorite from Gossip Girl,
Amber Valletta slipped easily into dramatic actress from Supermodel World.
Give the show a chance,.I’ve watched The Good Wife since inception and taped it while watching Blood and Oil.
I agree, I tape the good wife, and watch blood and oil!
I can’t believe this show wss cancelled!!! That is why I rarely get involved in tv series! Reel me in ONLY to cut and throw back into the sea, hook still in my mouth!
DISAPPOINTMENT abounds!
More than that, SERIOUSLY Dr. Ken renews and Blood doesn’t???
I have watched Quantico and while it is a good show “Blood” was faaaaar more enjoyable and captivating to my husband and I!
ABC, CANCEL DR. KEN AND BRING BACK “Blood”, PLEASE!!!
blood &oil was really good loveit.
keep it!!!