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 think this show should remain on TV instead being cancel maybe changing it from the night and time slot may help but it is a good show. The Case is awesome…Please bring it back
ABC—you had a similar problem with other shows in the past. Example–the original MacGyver in the 1980s–it did not do well the first few months it was on–then bam!! the show took off.
Bring back Blood & Oil–it is the best evening drama since Dallas.
LOVE THE SHOW. GREAT PLOT ETC.
ABC—YOU ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE HERE.
BRING BLOOD & OIL BACK.
I loved this show. I think it needs to be given a second chance and given a proper day and time slot for it to build an audience. I remember when Miami Vice came on–the same thing happened then it took off.
I really loved this show I kept waiting and looking for the 2nD season really rocked to see that you guys canceled gotta give the show more time and if you don’t want it on Sundays put it on a week day. Would love to see the next season.
LOVE THIS SHOW!!! Must show more seasons!
Finally a show with some substance, the plot twist possibilities are endless… Bring it back!
Finally a show that has some substance, good twists and turns. You could go so many different directions with this show… Bring it Back!!!!
We loved this show. What happened to it? We have been waiting for it to come back on TV. Seems to me it wasn’t given much of a chance. Please bring it back.
I loved the show and would Love it to return to the air!!
I’ve been waiting for news of this series starting again. I enjoyed it and hope that it is continued.
We loved this show. Hope that they bring it back.
Hell yes I would bring this show back!!! I’ve been waiting for this to air all year only to find out the season has been cancelled… *sigh*. This show has great potential to be a hit tv series; could the answer be as simple as changing up a few of the writers to attract a wider array of viewers? Yes, I think so, however I love the show as is an I’m extremely upset it will not be returning for a second season in 2016. What I don’t understand is how a show like, “Dr. Ken” which is just another… Read more »
Please bring this show back. It’s better than Quantico.
My husband & Inenjoyed the series, please bring it back
I have been waiting for it to come back on I LOVED it, bring it back!!