Rumors are flying once again that the cancelled show, The Game, has been picked up by the Black Entertainment Television (BET) for a fourth season. Is it really true this time?
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, Hosea Chanchez, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, and Barry Floyd.
When The CW cancelled the show last Spring, there was talk that BET was interested picking up the show for another year. The biggest issue would be finances but, since additional episodes would make the studio more money in syndication, it’s in CBS Television Studios’ best interests to work something out. Since BET is a cable channel they likely wouldn’t be able to afford the show “as is” so there would have to be some cost-cutting involved.
Last month, rumors started to circulate that a deal had finally been made. Unfortunately the gossip wasn’t accurate. Via Twitter, Mowry 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.”
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Last week, Sister 2 Sister interviewed Drew Sidora. The singer/actress had guest-starred on a few episodes and, in the interview, indicated that a deal with BET had been sealed. She said, “The show is getting picked up, so for people that have been petitioning and wondering, it is coming back to BET… It is official. The deal has been done.”
Sidora continued, “Everybody that petitioned — believe it or not — about the show getting cancelled, that is really what ultimately had BET even looking to pick it up. It was really dope. Everybody really loves the show and supports the show, so all I can say is keep watching.”
Of the possibility that some of the cast might not be returning, Sidora commented, “I can’t say that for sure, but you will probably see a lot of the characters back.”
As happy as that news is making longtime fans of the show, Sidora seems to be the only one who’s aware of it. BET and CBS Television aren’t making announcements about the deal and the stars of the show don’t seem to know anything about it.
On Friday, Mowry Twittered the reality of the situation, “A lot of people are asking about The Game again, and I have to say honestly I personally have not heard anything!” She followed that up with, “This has really been a roller coaster and I feel bad that I have no new news on the topic. :(”
It’s unclear where Sidora got her information but one would assume that the show’s star would be kept in the loop. If Mowry’s to be part of it, she’d have to agree to a new contract and that would presumably include a pay cut.
In addition, series creator Akil is still working on ABC’s Cougar Town. That show was just given a full season order so she’s going to be busy.
So, once again, there doesn’t seem to be any deal to bring back The Game. It may still happen but signs indicate it’s not happening yet.
What do you think? Is all this waiting driving you crazy? Is The Game worth waiting for or are you ready to just move on?
Bring the GAME back I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! I cant wait to watch the next season….:)
i love the game watch every show , pleeeeeeeeese bring it back need to know what next , left me wanting more thanks
It is worth the wait. I think all of us who love the show are watching the reruns over and over on BET because we can’t get enough. I really hope they come to an agreement soon! We need all the characters to return as well, though. There are so many things we still want to see. Most of the people I know weren’t even aware it was being canceled until after the season/series finally. The show has an even bigger following now. I hope the decision makers are paying attention.
I really connected with this show I really enjoy black sitcomes. I think its just awful to drag us on like you have I think that BET would benefit from having this show back on. The characters were going for a better change and we would like to definately see life after. Melanie and Derwin finally getting thier lives back together and becoming as one and the New Edition we would like to see the out come of that! Tasha my girl and Rick Fox what will ever become of that she worked so hard just trying to finally get… Read more »
I really think this show is amazing and I grew with this show. I think it would be very benificial to BET to keep this show going. You definately have the right chemistry on this show! We all waited a very long time to see the good come out of Mel and Derwins relationship after such a long hard struggle trying to get back and we would just love to see the married side of things along with the New Edition. Tasha and Rick Fox OMG I would love to see something more for them two. Jason and Kelley…wow! For… Read more »
I am a firm believer that we black americans barely have good shows to watch as it is. and now that were addicted to a very good show like the game itself . Here we go with the same cancellations again. we need good shows like the game and please bring it back soom.
I love this show Ijust want to come back and I have to say that ratings won’t be a problem! Hurry make a deal……
Everytime CBS put on a show that a lot’s of people love to watch. Whenever Africian American TV Shows that has leading characters you got some people think that it’s not a good enough to watch. Seem like they showing it by their actions, don”t you think? It would have been nice to put it on another day or in another time slot to see how that would work out. I hope this will be considered. Like the show.
Everytime CBS put on a show that a lot’s of people love to watch. Whenever Africian American TV Shows that has leading characters you got some people think that its not a show good enough to watch. Seem like they showing it by their actions, don”t you think? It would have been nice to put it on another day or in another time slot to see how that would work out. I hope this will be considered. Like the show.
I didn’t know the show was on the CW, only recently started seeing it on BET. I wish I had known all along, I love the show. It’s too bad that as soon as I find it and fall in love, I find that the show’s been cancelled. Bring it back!
The Game is definitely worth waiting for. I am frustrated because it was one of my favorite TV shows. I’m so tired of all the African TV shows being cancelled by main stream TV. Why!? Not since The Cosby Show has there been an African American TV show that has stayed on the air on main stream TV for years. I loved that show but there are many sides to African Americans. The Cosby Show was a good show for that time it was on. This is a new time and new life situations. The Game portrayed a lot of… Read more »
I am so, so upset that, “The Game” was cancelled. It seems as if whenever a positive African-American show becomes so successful, it gets cancelled for whatever reason. This show displayed some of Hollywoods most amazing actors with real-life situations. For what it is worth I am so glad that at least the fans were given a great series finale. I am still going to hold on to “Hope”, that the show, “The Game” will make a comeback !!
I love The Game. I have been a fan from the beginning. I really want there to be a season 4. the wait is killing me!
Please bring back the Game I knew when the CW moved the Game to Fridays it was going to be cancelled they do this **** all the time with our favorite black shows instead of leaving us with sitcoms to watch on Sundays like all the other white sitcoms ….. why don’t they stop that **** we love this show and Girlfriends they moved them the same way and now they’re gone why wont BET or TVone pick up our shows and we can continue our momemts in TV history
I love the game it reminds me of a new modern day black soap opera mixed with a little comedy. The whole cast is great, I’m still watching the reruns everyday as if it was the first time. I wish season 4 picks back up, would love 2 see if kelly and jason marriage survives, kelly and tasha friendship survives and most of all my girl melanie and that heaven sent sexy man derwin, they look so good together. Would love 2 see how everybody deals with the new baby. Bring the show back I can’t wait anymore! By the… Read more »