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?
Come on ABC do something right. Cancel one of those ridiculous reality shows and have some respect for viewers who prefer seeing good story lines, good acting and series TV.
Save Blood and Oil. Come do something right bump one of those ridiculous reality shows or at least save this one for the viewers who prefer good acting and story lines.
DO NOT CANCEL MY SHOW, PLEASE!
Yes! Keep it please!
One of the best shows in a long time. DO NOT CANCEL!!!!!!!!!!! So tired of reality shows and game shows. Don Johnson is still as hot as ever.
Do not cancel!!! This is one of the best on TV. Give it a chance. Move it to another time slot not opposite the NFL. I don’t know who the program scheduler is but there was definitely something wrong with their thinking by pitting a new series against football. It was asinine. Renew this show. After every episode I’m on the edge of my seat. This is a GREAT show. Story line, characters all great. If You move to another time slot You will see the ratings soar. Again DO NOT CANCEL BLOOD AND OIL.
Please keep the show going!!!!!!!!! Please do not cancel!!!!!!!!
Keep the series. All new series need to gain traction in viewers and ratings. The storyline is just beginning to tap.
Love this show we watch on hulu the day after and its the show my husband I look forward to watching every week. PLEASE DON’T CANCEL!
Do not cancel this show, Blood and Oil. I’m glad to see Don Johnson back. Also it is the only good program on Sunday nights. Please DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!!
Don’t cancel this show!
Don’t cancel the show!!! One of the best shows ive ever watched and im obbessed!!!!
Love the show don’t cancel
Don’t cancel it is on a bad night with a lot of established shows and the NFL!!!!
This is a great show with an outstanding cast and story Don’t cancel, it would be a big mistake if you do