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?
we love it! Look forward to seeing what is happening each week, please don’t cancel it!
I agree…. Such a great show do not cancel. My wife and I were happy we found this show and Quantico to watch on Sumdays. Blood and Oul is our fave new show. We just found out about it. We are watching it tonight.
I like it – many people are using the DVR – it has a much larger viewership than was is being reported. Personally, I think I is a lot better than Quantico and I have completely lost interested in it. However, I am looking forward to the next B & O. ABC needs to give this show another chance.
Keep Blood & Oil on Sunday nights, there isn’t anything on Sunday nights!!!!
I really love this show I hope it doesn’t get canceled
Our entire circle of friends watch the show. Give it another season to prove itself
My favorite new show. Please do not cancel it!!!!
KEEP Blood and Oil. Give it a chance and the viewers a BREAK!!!!
Please don’t cancel this show! We just love seeing Don Johnson again! This show has so much potential!
Lots of potential for this show. Give it a chance ! Didn’t they try to cancel the original “Dallas” tv show after one season ? if they want to cancel something, cancel iZombie – a disgusting show .
What’s wrong with ABC? Every time they get a good and decent show, it’s just a matter of time before it gets the axe. There are more people that like the show including my sister and I than they think. I’m sorry it’s not one of those damn reality shows, a cooking show, or a shark show. People remember Don Johnson from a long hot summer and Miami Vice. Get real ABC and renew the show or cancel yourself!
I think it should be renewed it was an amazing show which should be given a chance…..
DON’T, DON’T, DON’T cancel this show, its very good and edgy!
I think it is a great show and I like Don Johnson Keep it going!
Love Blood and Oil, please don’t cancel! !!