Blood & Oil
Blood & Oil

Blood & Oil

2015TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Billy and Cody LeFever dream of a new life and move to "The Bakken" in North Dakota, booming after the biggest oil discovery in American history. They’re soon pitted against a ruthless tycoon who forces them to put everything on the line, including their marriage.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users65%
Director: Tony KrantzGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In the rugged landscape of North Dakota's oil boom, a young, ambitious couple arrives with dreams of striking it rich. They soon find themselves entangled in a cutthroat world of wealth, power, and deception, where fortunes are made and lost overnight. As they navigate the treacherous terrain of the oil industry, they must confront ruthless rivals and dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.

Critical Reception

Blood & Oil received largely negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its predictable plot, melodramatic tone, and reliance on clichés. While some acknowledged its potential for soapy drama, most found it to be a shallow portrayal of the oil boom and its characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the show to be an uninspired and melodramatic take on the oil boom.
  • The predictable plot and shallow characterizations were common points of criticism.
  • Some reviewers noted a lack of depth and originality in its storytelling.

Google audience: Audiences were mixed, with some appreciating the dramatic elements and fast-paced plot, while others found it to be overly dramatic and lacking substance. The portrayal of wealth and the ensuing conflicts resonated with some viewers.

Fun Fact

The series was originally intended to be titled 'Gener***ion X' and later 'The Big Empty' before settling on 'Blood & Oil'.

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