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?
Please don’t take the game away. It was getting good. I would love to see Derwin, Melanie and the new baby in season four. Without the show I will be bored now. PLEASE, PLEASE, keep this show on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is totally ridiculous, finally we get the good african American shows and they get cancelled, we invest and support white telivision shows, movies , books etc and we can’t get a couple of prime time shows on t.v. . BET is great and all but we can not even count on them ?????? I guess we all know why…………………………..
The show is fantastic, so I am absolutely elated that the show will go on.
I was so excited to hear they was going to be a season four and now we know nothing!!!!!!! It is killing me please bring it back !!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the game its the best show every. When i heard it was going to be the last show i wanted to cry i may have cryed a lil!!!!!! You can’t take it away for ever its so much more that could go on the show.please dont take the game away from me and all my friends we are faithful watchers of the show i even watch all the reruns no matter how many times i have seen it i still watch it i love the GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so in love with this show. My husband and i work long hrs during the week, so we record all the shows and watch them on the weekend. We have identified some of the characters to our friends. It would really be sad to not be able to continue watching a show that leave you with tears in your eyes of complete laughter.
Yes! I agree with all that is said. This is one of the Best Shows I have seen that show what REAL true love is and how there are true situations that people can relate to. Please pick up the show. It’s the best. If BET is reading these comments know that the fans are really hoping for this opportunity.
Please do not take the game off the air. I don’t know if I have an obcession with the show or what, but I love this show. I can honestly say that it’s the best show that I have ever seen. Its very realistic and the actors are great. I love all the characters especially the great looking guys on the show, and all the guys are really really fine. I have been a fan of Tia’s and Wendy’s for a long time and I think they are great. I think I would go crazy if the show gets cancelled.… Read more »
I only recently started watching The Game. I myself compare to a new school verison of Martin Lawrence long time runing show Martin, but a little more drama to it. I’ ve read different blogs messages to bring it back, but what baffles me is why a show that was, and still is watched nation wide cancelled? Ratings can’t be the reason. We’ve seen everyy kind of actor pro ball player and R&B and Rap artist on the show from Kenny Smith to Rob Base budget cuts, no way beacuse I beileve Cw added a show in it’s place that… Read more »
I really love this show and we miss it soooo much!!! The only reason that it lost it’s ratings was because they moved it to Friday nights.
Please bring it back!!!! My husband and I enjoyed watching this show together…please, please, please bring it back!!!
I love this show…. The writing and the characters are excellent. I love all of Mara Akil B.’s projects. Anyone that thinks she can only handle one quality show at a time obviously is not familiar with her body of work. To answer the above question, I will not be tired of hearing about this show until CW cooperates with BET and gives them the rights to this show. We need a 4th season of The Game. CW, unfortunately, missed out on a great opportunity when they chose this direction. I, and several others I believe, have made a personal… Read more »
please dont take the game away from us i mean for sure not a lot of people watch it but some people do. I mean when i come from school and i watch the first season on dvd it makes my day so just please dont take it away… and btw stop thinking about th money of course its important but think about the person that just LOVE this show and wouldn,t miss it for the world . PLEASE KEEP THE GAME!! thx
please keep the game.I love it please. I mean stoop thinking bout the money and think about the pleasure that the game brings to a lot of people including me. I mean when i come from school and i watch the first season on dvd it makes my day
BET! THE GAME is hot. My family and friends love this show. Please pick up THE GAME. We need more. Keep it going to season four.
I really like this show please keep all the main actors!