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?
This is a Great Show. This is one that my husband even makes sure he watches. Record it every week in case not home to see it!
Great show, the story line is getting interesting. I record and watch all the shows. Don Johnson has always been one of my favorit actors, he plays a great character, I can’t wait to see whats next. They really should give it a try
This show its just getting good, and as usual they are thinking of getting rid of it. Maybe if we turned them into freaking zombies they wouldn’t cancel it. Hahaha Some of the best shows that were on were almost cancelled. Please give this the chance it deserves without zombifying it. And, maybe show it on Friday’s instead of Sunday’s?????
This show has great potential. It’s kind of like the OLD Dallas TV series. IT’S COMPLETELY UNFAIR THAT THIS SHOW HAS TO COMPETE WITH THE WALKING DEAD ON AMC during the same timeslot! That’s why people are tuning out. Come on ABC! Figure it out & give this show a fair shot!!
Are you kidding me? This is definitely a keeper !!!!! Love the plot lines, and of course the amazing and fabulous Mr. Johnson. Some good acting. Very stylish. Love it. Cody, please kick Billy to the curb permanently and find yourself a new man (back home).
i really like the show. Please keep it. it’s just on the wrong night.No show can compete against football.
Great Show hate to see it canceled!
best show I have seen in awhile, please keep it.
we love it!!
I love Blood and Oil!!! It just conflicts with the Good Wife as far as scheduling goes so I have to record it. This and Scandal are the only 2 shows on ABC I even watch at this point. Please don’t cancel!
Please don’t cancel blood and oil it’s our favourite new show!! We like it better then quantico! Please don’t cancel this series
Leave it on it is such a good show
ABC should NOT cancel Blood & Oil. It is a good show. I am finding it very interesting.
Would definitely not cancel blood and oil. There are some pretty bad series out there and thi is not one of them. You would be making a big mistake.
please dont cancel love blood and oil, record every week