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?
This is my all time favorite show. If somebody doesn’t ick it up soon, alot of people including me, are going to be pissed! This show was just getting good, and I’ve been looking forward to a new season. BET you gotta get it back on tv!!
I love this show its like I’m Melody and my boyfriend is Darwin. I can relate to everything Melody is going through….I pray they keep this show going its soooo worth. Its they best thing on television,thats worth watching.
I am a 30 year old straight man and I am turned out on this television show. I am not the typical viewer, I can be classified as what people call a tuff guy or gangsta, but I am crazy about this damn show. I have seen every single episode. My wife and I started watching this show when it first came out. Remember it used to come on right after Girlfriends. After the first season of The Game my wife and I where like, ” what time does The Game come on? This Girlfriend show is wack.” Especially after… Read more »
I LOVE this show so much, I’ve got all my family and friends watching it (over and over)in hopes it will help bring it back.
I absolutely love this…I have been watching this show since it first aired and I still watch the old seasons on BET. My friends and family love this show and we get together and talk about a certain episode like we actually know the characters. The shows played a part in what everybody is going through in our real lives. I love melonie and derwins relationship. The show left off with questions unanswered so please bring this show back!
we need to support more black cast shows an this was a great show you got me hooked like a fish and i’ve just watched the last episode and im sad that im just getting to see whats going on but we most definetly need a fourth episode an we will be sad without it and trust me people are watching…………the show left me wanting more
i too love this show, it is one of the many sitcoms that truly deal with reality. like another person metioned i did’nt know about the show until it became on BET so apparently BET should be more than happy to keep the show on air to please the many fans that are faithfully following the program. whenever it is on i will watch it even if i have seen the episode or not.
Hello, I’ve watched many of the game tv shows and I really truly love the tv shows. I can sit at home all day and just watch episode after episode. For people like myself, Afican Americans, can really relate to this particular episode. The show leaves you wanting to see more and I haven’t been able to find an episode this capturing in a long time. I’m willing to wait, just bring the show back PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!
BRING I T BACK PLZZZZZZZZ!!
let me know what’s going on asap because I love the Game and the DRAMA the characters bring….BRING IT BACK YO!!!!
Personally I love the show and am looking forward to the shows return…I have watched every rerun on BET, hopefully to show the network that we are still out here and waiting for the shows return.
I love the show, I’ve seen every episode, and every season. I’m hoping that they bring back another season
I love this show. I rush home just to watch it. If I am not able to watch this show, then I just record it. I hope they don’t take it off. It is so funny and I can really relate to some of the situations the characters go through.
The Game is very much so worth coming back! Why they took it off is the major question. The show was good. The show was great!!!!My boyfriend is not a T.V. person and one day, one day of watching it with me he became hooked. I love the show, they have so much unfinished business they need to get back with. First off that baby is it Derwins or not? Let it be not! Let them move on from Janee because she was sickening. The actress who played her can get the boot. Now my family the rest of the… Read more »
I love love love this show!! I can’t believe that it did not get picked up for a fourth season by CW! I recently got my boyfriend watching it and he loves it too. I hope it gets picked up by BET.