Fans of melodramatic frontier tales get a glossy, if short‑lived, entry on ABC. Blood & Oil follows Billy LeFever, played by Chace Crawford, who relocates with his wife Cody to North Dakota to chase oil wealth. There, they cross paths with Hap Briggs and Carla Briggs, portrayed by Don Johnson and Amber Valletta, as power, money, and manipulation swirl around a ranch with hidden value.
Created by Josh Pate and Rodes Fishburne, Blood & Oil was envisioned as a 13‑episode run but was trimmed to 10 and ultimately canceled after a single season. The show leans into soap‑opera rhythms, offering a campy, high‑gloss alternative for Landman fans who savor Dallas‑style melodrama.
Key players in a short‑lived saga
- Chace Crawford as Billy LeFever
- Rebecca Rittenhouse as Cody LeFever
- Don Johnson as oil baron Hap Briggs
- Amber Valletta as Carla Briggs
- Delroy Lindo as Sheriff Tip Harrison
Today, Crawford is best known for his work on The Boys, but Blood & Oil stands as a bold detour in his career—a stylish, starry experiment that didn’t survive beyond its first season. If you’re curious, Blood & Oil is available to rent or buy on on‑demand platforms, while Crawford’s later TV roles continue to draw attention.
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