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 just started watching the show and I love it. Please don’t let season 3 be the last season. This is a really great show!!
BET is a BS network. I love The Game and would hate to see it butchered by them.
omg!! i freaking loved THE GAME.. it was my fave show and i dont really see why the eff cw cancellled the show. every effhin black show on there is cancelled!! but finally when our freaking show really matters to us they cancel it..thats so stupid!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BRING BACK THE EFFHIN GAME
bring it back bring it back!!!!!!! nuff said
I love the game. I hope there is a season 4. The viewers are very dissappointed that the show cant go on. I am actually missed season 3 and I am trying to catch up. If there isn’t another season, I would like to purchase all the season’s once the season 3 becomes available.
bring back The Game pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
bring back The Game plaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Iam shocked by the decision to cancel the game. As so many other fans have mentioned, I felt the show was real and covered current siuations often seen in our communities. Sometimes its nice to see people on tv play the roles we live on a day to day basis. Trust life is not a fairy tale and this show was a prime example! Please bring it back………
Great show
This is the best show ever! I love it, my girlfriends love it, and even my husband and his friends watch it faithfully. BET HAS to pick it up. Come on!!!! I guarantee this will be a hit that BET really needs!
It doesn’t matter what channel the game is on I just love the show please put it back on the air
dumby the game is so stupid
The Game must go on!!!!! Please do whatever you can to bring it back to life. I really enjoy this show and the story line.
I am addicted to the game and reruns just aint getting it. Please, Please someone pick up the show and the original cast.
i like the game alot and they should do a season four