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?
we need a season 4 withh everyone still on there. this is one of the best shows ever.omg pooch hall have to be on there
POOCH SEXY HALL
personally i love the game. i watched it non stop until they cancelled it. But honestly i watch all the re runs i make sure i catch them on bet everyday. i hope they bet picks it up BET pick it up please your make a killing.$$$$$.
cw had no reason to cancel that show. they lucky i really dont speak my mind.
MAN I REALLY HOPE THEY BRING IT BACK! I REALL ENJOY THE SHOW AND MAYBE THEY CAN DO IT LIKE TBS DOES THE HOUSE OF PAYNES THEY GIVE THEM TWO 30 MINUTE SLOTS .WELL WHATEVA THEY DECIDE I AM LOOKIN FORWARD TO SEEING MORE EPISODES OF THIS T.V SERIES……….
I love this show and hope that BET will pick it up!!! We need a good sitcom like this.
the game needs to come back bet do your thing cw dont know what there doing the game is one of the best shows out there and tia mory is baddddddddddd
Having watched a marathon of old episodes this weekend. I must say I miss this show and hope it comes back soon!
we need season 4 like a pig needs mud….but we could do without Tia mowry, her acting really annoys me.
We need season 4. I love this show. I hope a deal is worked out soon.
This is or still is one of the best show out there. BET really should pick up a fourth season because there is so many unanswered questions, n i think the CW was just being racist and discriminating because the show was better than most of the other shows it was premering…… So I honestly think BET should pick it up.
I watch this show faithfully! I haven’t seen all of them yet but when I do it would be so wonderful for them to continue!
Yes, I am ready to move on…..to the 4th season of The Game. Why do we have to put up with substandard programming? Why don’t we recognize good writing and acting when it’s in our faces? KEEP THE GAME ON THE AIR!!!
i just want to say i just started watching the reruns on BET and i love every episode If I’m not home to watch it i make sure before i leve the house i tape it. So please bring the show back with all the same characters especially Rick Fox
thanks
gloria
I am devestaded about the game bein cancelled! This is one of the only good shows left as far as content. It is a shame that another black show bites the dust on the CW network!!! Honestly I dont think i will watch that network anymore!
PLEASE, PLEASE REAIR THE GAME . THE SHOW REALLY BASED ON EVERYDAY LIFE.