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 show is Fantastic!!! the writing is one of the best on TV right now….Bravo to the actorrs and writers
I love this show…the writing is great and the show really keeps you on your toes..LOVE IT!!! One of the best shows on TV right now…Don Johnson plays his role wonderfully..
IS EVERY ONE IN TV CRAZY? JUST WHEN WE FIND A GREAT SHOW YOU GUYS CANCEL IT FOR SOME STUPID REALITY PROGRAM. ALL MY FRIENDS ARE SO ANNOYED
ABOUT THIS, LEAVE THE SHOW ON, GET OVER YOUR INSTANT GRATIFICATION AND LET PEOPLE GET TO KNOW THE CHARACTERS AND THE PLOT SLOWLY.
Not too many shows on TV with much essence to them plus everyone is ALIVE and walking. Would appreciate something to look at that has a story line plus not look at so called comedy series with laugh tracks. Leave the show on find a descent slot appealing to older crowd such as myself. Leave Blood and Oil on, thank you very much.
This show has so much promise because of both the cast and the storyline. If ABC would try another time slot against other stations with new shows, I believe the ratings would increase dramatically. This show has tremendous potential. Everyone that I have spoken with about this show feels the same way. Please reconsider your time slot strategy with this show before just canceling it.
I couldn’t agree more!! I am hooked and would be so disappointed if it gets cancelled. I think it needs more time to develop and I think Sunday night at 9 is a death time slot!!
People need time to catch on sometimes…this is an awesome show and to quit before giving it a fair shake is becoming a tiresome habit of you major networks. If u wonder why we don’t watch your new shows, it’s because it’s a waste of time to get involved in something that’s just gonna be cancelled anyway…it Blood and Oil…huge waste of my time. You didn’t even try to change time slots or exercise patience through Sunday Night Football season…stupid numbers have too much power in Hollywood’s greedy industry…it used to be to entertain us and now it is only… Read more »
Keep it really love this show
It would be really stupid to cancel Blood & Oil in the wake of a Revengeless season! It was also a stupid douche move to pit it against the walking dead – it is a new show they should’ve began during a big hitter show hiatus. Check my on demand viewing, ABC has too good of an on demand schedule and I have to DVR Walking dead because we’re just busy! Plus this is a super weird season for Walking Dead fans who had to suffer through a much anticipated Fear the Walking Dead with no true action. As soon… Read more »
Please do not cancel love this show
Great show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They always cancel good shows! ‘Blood and Oil’ is an awesome show! Top notch cast and an excellent story line! Hopefully, another Network will pick it up!
I totally agree, I usually don’t watch any new shows on ABC because they cancel so quickly. They have canceled so many shows I love! This show has so much promise, they just need to give it a chance!
ABC GET OVER YOURSELVES. LEAVE THIS SHOW ON. WE ALL REALLY ENJOY IT’ I WILL NEVER WATCH ABC AGAIN, YOU DO THIS ALL THE TIME TO THE SHOWS WE LIKE.
Give this show a REAL CHANCE! Try another night!?
Love this show…..please do not cancel!!!
I love Blood & Oil, please please don’t cancel this show. I would give it some more time..
I love this show!!! And it is Bc it’s up against other shows in the time slot like football. Give Blood & Oil time! Please don’t cancel this great show!!!!!
Agree put in the right time slot and you will get better ratings.