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 hope they keep it as it’s my favorite for the year. can’t believe they would cancell it.tswgg
My husband and I loved Blood and Oil and felt the storyline was exciting week to week! I have many friends who equally enjoyed each episode. Let it live!
Keep it! I love to watch it when I use the treadmill! Stop taking off volcanoes and leaving the crap!
Blood and Oil was one of my favorite shows. I really think this is a terrible decision to cancel the show. What is wrong with ABC these days? Looks like someone doesn’t know what they’re doing.
i love blood and oil!!!! Keep it man
Why do they cut all the good shows?
I like it keep the show
I enjoyed the show over 2 days and I’m disappointed that it will not continue into its 2nd season. The story line was wrapped up in the last episode with reconciliation and the warm fuzzies so I am leary how they would reintroduce the same magnitude of deceit, betrayal, sex and power struggles. Isn’t that what made the show interesting. How episode 10 ended was well done and likely done that way because they knew there wouldnt be another episode. It’s a shame, really.
Please don’t cancel Blood & Oil, our family really likes it.
I really like this show. Please don’t cancel it. Stop canceling all the good shows. This is a keeper.
This is a great show…. in my eyes it took the place of Dallas in which my wife and I was disappointed when it was cancelled but when Blood and Oil viewed I thought….cool this show reminds me of a Dallas series……I think you should keep it on the air guys !!
There aren’t many shows I like but Blood and Oil is good please bring it back
For sure keep it!
They should cancel ABC. They wouldn’t know a good show when they see one. Always cancel good shows.
I was hooked from episode 1. Love the cast and story line. Please bring it back!!