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 don’t cancel this show! It’s the best thing since Revenge for me. It’s just now starting to get good and form more of a real plot. I don’t understand why you spend all this money and time only to cancel a show so early. Much better than all these reality shows and singing competitions……. In my opinion.
I really liked Blood and Oil and I will be disappointed if it is cancelled…
I’m not really surprised… the 18-49 demographic would rather watch the Walking Dead. Apparently that’s the only demographic that matters. It has also been touch and go for any show to compete with NFL Football on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday. Three of the best series shows of this nature… Dallas, Dynasty, and Knots Landing were major hits in the past… and give some more time I think this one would have too. Part of what is killing shows’ ratings is the age of DVR. People tape their best shows then play them back and skip the commercials… which the networks… Read more »
It’s a good night time soap, needs time to build an audience, actors are all good, storyline great…keep it goin, I always watch.
I will freaking cry if abc cancells my Blood & Oil!
This show has great potential! The only advice I can give may be to target your male audience a bit more. I feel some of the more vulnerable moments are quite dull. This series could use a few more UNEXPECTED twist and turns. Also, Sex scenes are great, but as viewers we need more substance! 😉
PS: The cast is phenomenal, but the writers need to dig deeper!!
Please do not cancel this show. I am so tired of all the reality shows, zombies, blood sucking vampires, and dead people walking around
Atleast it is something with a great story line. Give them more time and I’m sure more people will watch it. I love all the cast.
I am extremely sad and disappointed this show was canceled. Without a doubt blood and oil was the best show on tv in a long while. My wife and looked forward to watching this show every week, and now we have nothing to look forward to watching. ABC is like Costco they get you addicted to something and then all of a sudden they stop carrying the product. With all the channels to watch these days I would be extremely happy with 6.4 millon viewers especially on a Sunday night when folks have to get up and go to work… Read more »
LOVE THIS SHOW!!! Love how each episode made me want to watch it more and more. Couldn’t hardly wait till the next episode came along. I really like how they would take the characters right to the oil rig drill sites. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL!!
I don’t think the show was given enough of a chance. The first episode was just ok but I felt the writing of the next few episodes was improving giving the story more substance. Please don’t cancel, just give it a bit more time.
I love the show! Those who get thru the first 3 episodes should be hooked, like myself. Really hope something changes so I can keep watching!
I usually dont get involved in episodes. Watched every episode of Blood and Oil. Pls. Keep it on.
Love this show. Please don’t cancel!!!
So in love with this show please don’t take it away!!!!!!
Please don’t cancel the show me an my wife got into it an really love the show.
This is a good show, has good plot lines. So satisfying not to watch another cop show, doctor/hospital show, reality or vampire show. Give it a chance.