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?
bet please bring back the game.
OMG!! the suspense is killing me… please bring “The Game” back… it is the best show I have seen on t.v. Make a movie… something…just don’t leave me like this, I want to know what happens with that “Janay” I did not like her at first but she grew on me. The characters chemistry is something to see…
Hey, I love the game.. I hope BET pick up the show and stop with the re-runs. The show seemed very popular well at least to me. Plz keep it going BET
I’m not giving up hope. And Yes! THE GAME is worth waiting for!!! you can see the love this show gets…it would be a huge disappointment for me and others to see it go. It makes no sense that all these other programs on BET are getting air time for shows not worth watching, there’s no real value in them. At least this one provides something that everyone can relate to on some level. Basically what i’m trying to say is, Please don’t cancel this show i’m hoping to see season 4 soon and other new seasons to follow. I… Read more »
Let me be one of the ones to say that The GAME is the best sitcom ever. It’s like my soap opera. I can not miss an episode. BET needs this show on air. I know that it all has to do with finances but think about THE GAME already has a super crew of fans and trust and believe that if this show does go to cable it’s not gonna affect the viewers because they are fans they will get cable for this show. I’m speaking for myself so please please please please bring this show back to life… Read more »
I love the game. I say bring it back. It’s a lot better than a lot of the shows that are on BET. BET isn’t what it used to be, but THE GAME will help bring it back to where it was. BET has become more and more ignorant, it’s not for positive black people who are not about craziness, crime, scandless girls, music that brings us down further. We need something positive to watch. Granted there is drama in The Game, but there are younger, black people making money and pursuing their dreams. Those are the types of things… Read more »
Please bring back the Game…This show is great and watching the reruns on BET only leaves me wanting more…Listen to the fans…bring back Tasha, Kelly, Jason, Malik, Melanie, and Ding-Dong! Yes, we want to know if Jason and Kelly work it out, if Janay’s baby is really Derwin’s (yes, I am hoping its not), will Jason fall in love with Camille, will Tasha and Kelly make up (remember she knocked Tasha out). Its a great show, why not bring it back. As far as money, perhaps BET will have to cut pay, but there is money to be made on… Read more »
YES YES YES YES YES I was screaming when I saw it come on t.v. I didn’t know It was coming on B E T yeah please keep the show airing. I love it a lot please don’t take it away from me.
I’ve been watching The Game since it first aired and I have not missed one episode. I am really looking forward to seeing the forth season the season ending great, but there are so many things that was left just hanging. Since BET picked up the series more of my friends are watching and discussing how good the show is which is something that i’ve been telling them since the show aired
I only started watching the series a few months ago as a suggestion from a friend. I have become a huge fan of Pooch Hall, therefore I am anticipating a return soonb!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE THE GAME CAN’T WAIT TO SEE NEW EPISODES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Game is The Bomb! It is one of the few tv shows that have me on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time it is on. We don’t speak to each other or answer the phone when it is on. If BET doesn’t get this show, some network should. You have a very large fan base already established. This is a NO BRAINER!!!!
OMG I thought I was the only person who started watching The Game and became hooked. I hope BET really pick it up. I can’t take watching the re-runs there driving me crazy. So BET listen to the fans and bring back The Game!!!!
Please bring back the Game. This is a great show that everyone like. My husband and I love it as well as my parents. We are waiting.
If BET picks this up its only gonna kill the show. For 1 BET doesn’t have enough money to support it. Secondly the language is too crude considering they bleep out words. The best thing too really happen to this show is if it gets picked up by another major network like FOX or ABC.