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 like this show a lot, it was different and its nice to watch something other than investigation, vampires, and zombies. Why base it on just the tv ratings ,,, some of us just like to watch it on hulu. Please bring it back ,,, or netflix and hulu please pick up this show
I loved the show! Hope it is not cancelled. Looking forward to your return to television.
Blood & Oil is a best show in most time. Please, KEEP IT!!!!!!!…ABC, don’t make the same mistake of other networks.
I loved this show. As a person who has lived in Texas and grew up near the town in the series and who’s father worked in the oil industry his entire life, I found this TV series very interesting. I grew up in a small town where oil is everything. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and all characters. I am certainly hoping that the series is not cancelled. I am one that is partial to shows such as Quantico, Criminal Minds, etc. this was a nice change.
keep it…I like this show…This is one of Don Johnson better show since Miami Vice….
Every time you turn around ratings are not up, but if you read the comments there sure is a heck of a lot of people watching. If you networks are going by Neilson ratings then you have serious problems. Bring it back. Much better to watch than reality stuff, thats the crap that needs to be taken off. In real life half of it doesn’t happen.
I never missed an episode of Blood & Oil and have been searching for news of the return. It is a great series and have thoroughly enjoyed. Please bring it back!!!!
I wish it would continue. I loved this show and miss it. Please bring it back for those who want to see it.
This show was great. I hate when they remove great shows, and leave all this crap on season after season. BRING IT BACK!!!!!!
Was looking forward to seeing the show
Loved the show…..you can’t cancel it….bring it back
Blood & oil was really good bring it back please!
please bring it back I really enjoy the show thank you
I really like the show please bring it back to Sunday night
We love this show!! Looked forward to every episode so far. Please keep it, at least for another season. I agree the current time slot is not the best.