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?
Absolutely no decent shows on TV and my husband and I finally love Blood and Oil and they’re cancelling it??? Please keep it on the air! I don’t think it’s gotten enough attention! It’s great!
I love the show, it is like a modern day Dallas. Please keep it.
I love this show. Have been a fan of Don Johnson for years. I am disapointed that you have cut the season from 13 to 10. I hope that you will give this show a chance. Don’t understand why the exec.’s are so impatient.
Seems that we want instant results these days.
I LOVE THE BLLOD AND OIL SHOW IT IS THE BEST SHOW I HAVE EVER WATCHED. I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO SUNDAY KNOWING I COULD SEE BLOOD AND OIL. PLEASE PUT IT BACK ON!!!! I AM REALLY UPSET TO SEE ON NOVEMBER 15/2015 THE SHOW WASN”T THERE TO TAPE AND WATCH. SUNDAYS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT BLOOD AND OIL FOR ME.
PLEAAAAASEEEEE KEEP THIS SHOW!!!
Love the show, I look forward to it. Very pretty cast. I find myself always wanting Hap to fall on his ass so to speak because his character is such a jerk.
Love the show, I look forward to it. Very pretty cast. I find myself always wanting Hap to fall on his ass so to speak because he character is such a jerk.
I rarely get caught up in night time series but I LOVE this show! PLEASE KEEP IT!!!
Please keep it on, Like it very much.
Keep the show one of the best new shows
Please leave this show on. I have not watched enough episodes to see if I like it or not. Give it a chance.
Yes please keep it! Favorite series ever!!
I really enjoy the show. Please keep it on.
Love the show. Give it a chance. Please keep it on.
Love the show. Please don’t cancel. Blood & Oil is the one and only I watch on A BC. If this show gets cancelled, I’m off of this network totally. Don Johnson is great and so is the supporting cast . Give it a chance before any permanent decision is rendered. Thanks.