Last May, fans of The CW’s sitcom, The Game, were upset to learn that the sitcom had been cancelled after three seasons on the air. Though there was some resolution in the last episode, it was hardly satisfying enough for devoted viewers. The web has recently been abuzz with news that the show is coming back but can you believe it?
Created by Mara Brock Akil, The Game began as a spin-off of the long-running comedy, Girlfriends. The series centers around a first year medical student (Tia Mowry) who chooses to follow her pro-football boyfriend (Pooch Hall) to San Diego. Others in the cast include Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, and Barry Floyd.
Even before the show was cancelled by the CW, there was talk about the possibility of Black Entertainment Television (BET) picking up the show for a fourth year. The cable-channel has been playing the sitcom repeats and the show fits in with their other programming.
In July, Mowry told TV Guide, “[BET chairman and CEO] Debra Lee is trying everything and anything to make this happen. The Game gets higher ratings than BET’s original programming, and we’ve heard there would be a huge marketing campaign. So I personally believe the show would be taken to another level.”
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Unfortunately, there’s been little word of any real progress since then. Last week, rumors started circulating that a deal had been struck between BET and the show’s studio, CBS Television. Unfortunately, they turned out to be false.
Last night, Mowry put the rumors to rest. Via her Twitter account, she wrote, “I am so sorry to tell you this, this whole THE GAME thing getting picked up is NOT true! After talking to agents lawyers etc it is not true.” A deal may still happen but, for the moment, there isn’t one.
When or if a new deal is made, it remains to be seen how it would work. The contracts for the cast and creatives have lapsed so new ones would have to be negotiated. Because BET has less money to spend, they’d likely have to take pay cuts.
On top of that, some of those involved with the show have also moved on to other projects and may not be available. Hall is working on CBS’ new sitcom Accidentally on Purpose, Mowry has several projects in the works, and Akil is part of ABC’s new Cougar Town comedy with Courteney Cox Arquette.
What do you think? Would a fourth season of The Game be worth watching if the budget had to be cut and not all of the principals were involved?
I love the game and i hope that someone brings it back. Come on black folks need some thing that’s good to watch.
I hope that they work something out. I really enjoy watching the show. I can say I’m a true fan and tune in weekly. Still watching re-runs and waiting on season 4.
I love The Game. Please bring the show back for a fourth, fifth, sixth, season.
THE GAME IS A GREAT SHOW IT SHOULD STAY ON THE AIR I TUNE IN TO BET AT 4 DAILY JUST TO WATCH THE GAME N IF ITS OFF DA AIR I WILL NEVA KNOW WAT HAPPENS WIT MELANIE, DERWIN, JANAY N DA BABY. WHAT BOUT KELLY, JASON AND CAMILLE WHAT WILL HAPPEN WIT DEM? DNT LEAVE ME HANGING BET
Yeeeeeeeah!!! BET, come on give us heads up on “The Game TV Series” Season Four. I am dying to know more about Tasha and Rick Fox he seems to really love her, also Jason and Camille they are really digging each other what will come of them and what’s new in Malik’s life, let’s not forget Melaine and Derwin is she satisfied now that they are married or does she want more. This show is very interesting. I always keep track of the manager/agents, publicist, the bodygaurds, the Sunbeams too they are key elements in its success as well. “BET… Read more »
I most definitely think so. I just started watching the re-runs on BET…I hadn’t even heard of the show before that. Lack of adequate marketing on CW’s part I would guess. I know a lot of other people who would like to see a season 4. I hope it happens!
I love The Game. There are many loyal fans, including myself, that are waiting for more. BET would be doing everybody a huge favor if they picked the show up. Please…we need more Melanie and Derwin. And I’m dying to find out what happens between Jason and Kelly….don’t leave me hanging BET!
The Game is a keeper!!!!!!!Dnt take it off da air………….Best Show Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BEST show ever! It just hasn’t been discovered yet but I LOVE it!
I hope it comes back!
WE WANT DA GAME BAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLZ PPL BRING DA GAME BAK!!!!!!!!!! WE WANT MORE…MORE…DERWIN LUV U
Do Not take this show off the air .This show is the best thing on TV .The hottest guys.The best hair styles,clothes,and cars.This has got to be a joke!!!!I love this show.
PLEASE BRING THE GAME BACK!!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
I am upset that The Game has been canceled. The plot was new and there were many twists and good laughs……….I keep asking myself what am I going to do without “Tasha Mack” I LOVE THE GAME……BET be smart and bring it back
I think “The Game” should be brought back. I love it!!! Its about the only show I watch besides House of Payne and Young and the Restless. If its gone then whats next???