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 loved the show. Your idea of poor ratings is false. Please bring it back.
It’s hard to believe that Blood & Oil hasn’t permanently continued. It’s a terrific!!! Everyone in the cast are terrific. Please bring it back ____a the show needs to be renewed.
I really enjoyed Blod and Oil. I would love to see it stay on the air. Please reconsider on renewing the series.
Thank you!
My husband and I really enjoyed the series and looked forward to watching each week I think the actors did a great job with their characters and eagerly have been waiting to see where the story was leading. Please bring it back.
I watch it on hulu every week maybe that’s why the ratings are low’ This very good show and needs to be renewed.
This is why i hate ABC. They never give a show enough time. I liked the show but i DVR it and watch it the next day as i am sure a lot of people do. What’s with the cut off age of 49 for ratings? Do you think people don’t have the sense to watch and understand a show after that age. Please!!!
This series was the only one that I watched and looked forward too. Don’ cut it please. This show has great potential to catch on to gain more fans. It just needs longer airing time.
I am looking forward to more please. Don’t cut the show!
Im hooked! I want more!!!!!
I look forward to this every Sunday it was the highlight of my day it was great show!
I pray this show doesn’t get cancelled. I truly looked forward to the next weeks show.
Casting was perfect. Loved the story line, never knowing which way the story would twist.
Big mistake to cancel!
Me and my husband work very early in the morning we would stay up later than usual on Sunday evening just to watch Blood and Oil. We were so disappointed when they took it off the air. I can’t believe there are people out there that couldn’t get into this show it is awesome, please bring the show back we can’t wait to see what happens next.
Me & my family looked forward to watching the Blood & Oil series every week. I know several people the feel the same way. Not happy about the cancelation.
Great Strong show! Please keep it going!
I love blood and oil!!! So disappointed they are considering cutting the show. More please!!!