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 love love love this show. Best new show on tv. Please don’t cancel.
Great show – classy attractive actors and engaging story lines. Please give it a chance before cancelling.
Blood and Oil is a good show, give it some time — stop cancelling shows before they have a chance. I like it and I am tired of ABC cutting all of the shows that are different – -just to bring on another cop/police drama — like we don’t already have enough of those. Plus was good to see Don JOhnson back on TV and as a bad guy. I like it.
I LIKE THIS SHOW! The issue I have with it is strictly timing. It’s up against Sunday Night Football so I record it and watch it on Friday night or Saturday mornings when I have the couch and TV to myself! I miss Dallas – its the closest thing I have. Please give it more time. I am actually a person who LOVES a soap drama like Dallas, Knots Landing, Dynasty – the good old days! SAVE MY SHOW
Don’t cancel please
Please do not cancel Blood & Oil! It’s my new favorite show!
Please keep the show for a 2nd season!! It is getting really good and the only show I look forward on Sunday’s!!
Amazing show……….love it, love it, love it.
Please do not cancel. Give it a chance to grow like Vikings and Game of Thrones. This one is a keeper and sure to grow a greater audience than it already has……
Watched the pilot and I really had a hard time getting into it. I have the last 4 episodes on my DVR and haven’t been able to get into the show. I like Don Johnson and really hope that this show works out for him.
Don’t cancel this show!!! It is starting to get really good and I love the story line!
Please do not cancel this show. This is a very good show that I look forward to watching every week. Maybe ABC can enhance the marketing of the show attract more viewers but this show is worthy of a second season.
Please leave Blood and Oil on the air. I can’t wait for Sunday nights!
Don’t cancel this show. Don Johnson is great.
Keep it on! Give it a chance, Don Johnson is the new J. R. Ewing. Put it on Tuesday nights there is nothing good on then, it’s hard to compete against The Good Wife or The Walking Dead.
Please do NOT NOT NOT cancel Blood & Oil.