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?
this is an awesome new series. please don’t cancel this. a great show to watch. keep this one going!!!!
I loved it and was looking for it tonight
Busy time of year. I had binge watch sll the episodes. Great series. Keeps increasing in what next. Please consider adding more episodes. Yes I watched because of Don Johnson who did not dissapoint me. Rest if cast is just great. Bring it back. We watch it sooner or later
I loved the series. Very disappointed if it does not return. I recorded Quintinco so I could watch Blood and Oil. Don Johnson made the show. He sure has aged beautifully.
really? why do they cancel all the good ones Please reconsider one of my favorites
Yes, keep the show. Just put it in a different time slot other than Sunday night. I watch it on Hulu so the actual time slot for me doesn’t matter. I look forward to every Monday morning when I can cue it up.
I have been checking Sundays to c if Blood and Oil had returned yet. Just googled and say this article. And I hope u bring it back and return for season 2. I have been waiting patiently for them to return. I really enjoy the show. This is definitely a keeper.
Keep it going. Loved it and I am NOT a millenial.
I love this show please keep it!!
really like the show but the writers could make it more interesting
I hope they renew the season I enjoyed blood and oil hope to see season 2 and more seasons on the way. excellent tv series. please keep blood and oil ABC networks!!!!
Hello yes keep the show going. This was my favorite show to watch on tv. My son is in the oil field working and I was totally addicted to this show!!!!!
Love the series please continue.
I loved this show. I hope they will keep it!
Keep blood and oil great show