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?
please keep it it reminds me of dallas
I agree. It is the modern day Dallas. You MUST keep it.
Love it!!! Currently watching episodes on ON DEMAND! One more to go and caught up! Don’t cancel!!!
I love it! Don’t cancel it. Move it to another night or time slot. There’s too much competition on Sunday nights with the major TV newtorks and premium cable channels. My only complaint is Jules — she’s way too young to be playing a love interest to Hap.
I LOVE blood & oil. Please do not cancel!
This is a good show. Don’t cancel.
I truly am enjoying Blood and Oil! Give it a chance!
Absolutely loved the show. I’m so disappointed to find out it may be canceled. Please give it a chance!!!!
Keep this show. It is just on at a bad time. It is having to compete with the heart of Sunday Night Football. We all know how many millions of people are going to watch SNF no matter what.
KEEP IT! I love it. A bit of a throwback to Dallas and Dynasty, but more modern, more depth. If ABC cancels it, perhaps TNT or another cable network would pick it up? It’s also a shame about the Dallas reboot. Cynthia Cydre did not do a good job with honoring the history of the show. I think she has done a good job with this one, however. It is my favorite show of the new season, and i am disappointed, as i usually wait until a show is renewed before I start watching season 1.
Don’t cancel. It’s a great story line. Change the time to 8 o’clock.
Love Blood &Oil! Don’t cancel it
Don’t cancel blood and oil. It is a good old fashion good guy vs bad guy and greed is king. It is reminiscent of Dallas. I’m sure we will learn more about the charracters as the show progresses. It is a change from walking zombies, meth making school teachers and disappearing people television we have been bombarded. Give it a chance. ABC gas a good track record with great shows.
Yes please keep the show Blood And Oil. It’s a great show with some of the
best actors Don Johnson, Delroy Lindo and Amber Valletta. This show in my opinion
could top Dallas if given a chance. Don’t cancel this show Blood And Oil cancel the unrealistic reality shows. They make not sense at all.
They moved too fast in the series without developing the characters. Mostly everyone is evil. Maybe with new writers…
Love DJ but don’t care much for the show. Also Quantico is a hot mess. Could only get through half of the first two and am done.
Please keep Blood & Oil. I really don’t understand ABC, you get a great show with great actors and you want to cancel it.. Get rid of the stupid reality shows.