Blue Bloods may have ended in 2024, but the Reagan family legacy is far from over. The series has continued on with spinoff Boston Blue on the 2026 TV schedule, following Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan in the titular Massachusetts capital. It’s been a success so far, with a second season on the way later this year. However, the series was not originally pitched with Wahlberg until a network note changed things forever.

When Blue Bloods was canceled, many fans, and even cast members, advocated for more seasons. There had been reports that either a spinoff or a movie could be happening, and Boston Blue was officially announced in early 2025. Wahlberg previously revealed that the show didn’t start as a Blue Bloods spinoff, with creators Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier developing a different family cop drama. The NKOTB member, meanwhile, was almost sent to Texas for a different Blue Bloods spinoff.

The series that the Brandons and Jerry Bruckheimer were floating around would have involved a police officer in L.A. moving to Boston to work with his son, a rookie cop at the BPD. While the idea was intriguing, CBS had one note that ended up changing the direction of the show to something much better, as Margolis recalled to the Television Academy, via TV Insider:

It sounds like the network jumped at the chance to make a Blue Bloods spinoff happen. They just needed to find the right concept, and the Brandons and Bruckheimer just so happened to have the perfect one. It just needed a few tweaks. Not surprisingly, they were all on board, and Sonnier couldn’t have been happier with how it played out:

It is pretty interesting to know that just one note really changed everything. It’s possible that we would have eventually gotten a Blue Bloods spinoff had Boston Blue not moved forward or stayed with the original pitch, but this is definitely better. While the show includes a mostly new cast, fans have seen some of their favorite Blue Bloods characters, and with Season 2 coming soon, it’s possible that even more will be appearing.

Knowing how Boston Blue came to be makes sense in terms of Wahlberg’s involvement. Since Blue Bloods was an ensemble, it was hard to predict who would get a spinoff, even with Tom Selleck championing for Blue Bloods’ return. This does make me wonder how many other spinoffs started off as slightly different pitches thanks to one note, and I’m glad the note changed Boston Blue for the better. The series will return for Season 2 this fall on CBS, but the first season, as well as all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods, are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription.

Boston Blue's first season ended just a week ago on the 2026 TV schedule, and I'm already eager for the show to return for Season 2 later this year. Via this Blue Bloods spinoff, fans were reacquainted with Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan and were even treated to some other fan-favorite characters throughout the season. The big question, however, is whether or not Tom Selleck will ever reprise Frank Reagan, and I'm pleased that yet another update has been shared regarding the possibility.

Selleck and Wahlberg seem to be on different pages when it comes to the former potentially appearing on Boston. Wahlberg previously shared that he’d been talking to his on-screen dad, who had been supportive. However, Selleck previously said he doesn’t know whether he would do the show or not. In the latest update, Wahlberg’s new on-screen partner, Sonequa Martin-Green, told Woman’s World that they had indeed been in talks with Selleck for quite some time, but there’s just one condition he has:

Selleck was very vocal about Blue Bloods’ cancellation and not wanting to say goodbye to Frank. So it's understandable that he'd jump at the chance to return to the franchise, in whatever capacity. That being said, I also get that he'd want any story in which Frank is involved to make sense. At the very least, I'm pleased that both sides are at least hashing out details by the sounds of it.

Of course, Selleck’s potential appearance aside, it’s been fun to see other Blue Bloods characters show up, and I can only imagine how that will continue into the second season. Martin-Green shared her excitement over having franchise veterans on Boston Blue and, while she would love it if anyone were to appear, she doubled down on the Magnum P.I. icon:

So far, Boston Blue seen several Blue Bloods characters reunite with Danny and Sean Reagan (now played by Mika Amonsen). Bridget Moynahan and Lou Cariou have both appeared in the first season, reprising their roles as Erin and Henry Reagan, respectively. Even Danny's better-half, Maria Baez (played once again by Marisa Ramirez), recurred throughout the season. There have been some name-drops for the rest of the family and, with Boston Blue returning for Season 2, I'm optimistic that a number of them will actually reappear on screen.

Above all though, I would love nothing more than to have Frank Reagan pop up in Boston for whatever reason, or for Danny to take a trip to New York. Whether or not that will ever happen remains to be seen, but this update definitely gives me the feeling we’re getting closer to it becoming a reality. All the while, Selleck has been landing a few gigs since Blue Bloods ended in 2024, and he recently booked a new show on The HISTORY Channel. Some scheduling challenges may or may not impact Selleck's reprisal of Frank, but let's just remain optimistic about it happening.

Check out Blue Bloods and Boston Blue with a Paramount+ subscription in the meantime.

Ever since Blue Bloods ended, fans had been wondering what would be next for Tom Selleck. The actor, who turned 81 in January, has seemingly put the series in his rearview mirror as he has yet to appear on offshoot Boston Blue, but he doesn’t seem to be putting the industry behind him just yet. Selleck has landed a new gig following Blue Bloods, and it’s actually a pretty perfect follow-up.

The HISTORY Channel is moving forward with a new non-fiction series hosted, narrated, and executive produced by Selleck. Produced by A+E Factual Studios group, Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck (working title) will consist of 10 hour-long episodes. The series examines the true stories behind some of the most “consequential crimes and investigations” in American history. In a statement, Selleck shared:

This kind of project definitely tracks with what's known about Selleck. He seems to have an affinity for stories about the pursuit of justice, given his starring roles in Magnum P.I. and Blue Bloods. Of course, now, he's dealing with true stories, rather than scripted tales. That's not to say that those narrative drama storylines iare bad, because they're certainly entertaining. Still, I like the idea of the seasoned actor taking on a project in which he can shed light on real-life situations. Per A+E, the logline for Crime and Justice reads:

As of now, it’s unknown when the series will premiere but, hopefully, those details come soon. While I'd still love to see Selleck play Frank Reagan, I'll be content with seeing Selleck (and that mustache) on TV in any form. In addition to Crime and Justice, Selleck is also set to narrate the upcoming documentary Revolutionary America, which will have a limited run in theaters beginning on Sunday. It's been rumored that he might also be returning as Jesse Stone, but concrete information on that front has not been shared.

Meanwhile, as Boston Blue prepares to head into its second season this fall, fans are getting more anxious about seeing more Blue Bloods stars on the show. The first season of the Donnie Wahlberg-led offshoot brought on a few fan-favorites, but Selleck’s potential return is still up in the air. Wahlberg and Selleck seem to be on different pages when it comes to the return of Frank Reagan, but I'm still keeping the faith that it'll happen.

For those who are itching to see Selleck on their screens again and don’t want to wait for Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck, all seasons of Blue Bloods are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription. And keep your eyes peeled for more information on Crime and Justice.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for the Season 1 finale of Boston Blue, streaming now with a Paramount+ subscription.

The first season of Boston Blue has ended on the 2026 TV schedule, and Friday’s finale was not without some surprises. Fans were once again treated to an appearance Marisa Ramirez’s Maria Baez following the crushing breakup between her and Danny. Baez wasn't the only Blue Bloods alum to return, though. During the closing moments of the finale, another familiar face from the franchise's OG series showed up, much to my surprise. Now, one one of the show's EPs is shedding light on the reason for that cameo.

Boston Blue has seen a few Blue Bloods actors return aside from Ramirez. Bridget Moynahan reprised her role as Erin Reagan a couple of times, while Len Cariou also appeared as Henry Reagan. At the end of the episode, “Patrol,” the Silvers and Reagans got together for the season's final family dinner of the season, and they were joined by none other than Will Hochman’s Joe Hill. Joe is, of course, Sean’s cousin and Danny’s nephew, who is the son of the former's late brother, Joe Reagan.

As happy as I was to see Joe, his appearance did throw me for a loop a bit. Yet series co-showrunner Brandon Margolis told Us Weekly why Joe's return was fitting:

Margolis revealed that Hochman’s appearance happened because Wahlberg found out that he was in town filming another project. The practical logistics aside, after hearing the EP's comments, I can definitely understand why the creative team would want to include Joe.

These last few episodes of Boston Blue have partially centered around Sonequa Martin-Green's Lena Silver taking steps to meet her biological father, Chris (Erik King), and the two finally become acquainted in the finale. So, considering Joe's own history of not knowing his family for a while, his appearance does indeed make sense.

Of course, after Joe's appearance and Danny and Maria patching things up, fans are likely itching more than ever to have more Blue Bloods characters return. Tom Selleck’s possible reprisal of Frank Reagan is still up in the air, and Will Estes’ Jamie Reagan has been name-dropped on a few occasions, as well as his and Eddie’s baby. So what’s the possibility that either of them or someone else could come back? Co-showrunner Brandon Sonnier shared the honest truth, and it’s a reasonable take:

With Boston Blue returning for Season 2 later this year, there will surely be more opportunities for Reagans and other fan-favorite Blue Bloods characters to return. Of course, the Brandons don’t want to just bring someone back for the sake of fan service. It’s better to bring someone back when the story calls for it, and the wait is always worth it. That way, an appearance like Joe's will make total sense, if it's initially surprising to a fan like myself.

Even without Blue Bloods stars returning, there is going to be a lot to look forward to in the second season. There was a major cliffhanger at the end of the finale that will certainly shake things up, as Danny looks towards a future for both him and Baez.

Boston Blue Season 2 will premiere this fall on CBS and, in the meantime, stream the first season now on Paramount+.

Mild spoilers for anyone who hasn’t yet watched Boston Blue’s latest episode airing on CBS or streaming via Paramount+ subscription.

To the surprise of presumably no one, Boston Blue has become a steady hit for CBS and earned its Season 2 renewal even before its midseason finale aired. With only three episodes left to go before Season 1 bows out of the 2026 TV schedule, the drama gave Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan a big reunion with former Blue Bloods co-star Bridget Moynihan, who popped in for her second appearance as Erin before taking Danny to the Reagans’ time-honored family dinners. Still no Frank, though.

Ever since Boston Blue came into existence, fans of the flagship procedural have optimistically wondered whether or not Tom Selleck will appear, with many no doubt assuming that it’ll happen, given how close this fictional family is. As far as the stars themselves go, it sounds like Wahlberg and Selleck aren’t quite yet on the same page.

Donnie Wahlberg Recently Voiced His Hopes About Bringing Frank Reagan Back

When speaking with US Weekly about all things Boston Blue at the CBS Fest event, Wahlberg addressed the possibility of seeing Selleck back in a suit and tie as Frank Reagan, and he definitely makes it sound like more of a "when" and not an "if" situation. In his words:

Unless the Boston Blue creative team pulled out an all-time great surprise when filming its Season 1 finale, I can only assume none of the scripts written thus far were crafted specifically to get Frank and Danny in the same room again. Or even for a phone call, though I wonder if that kind of appearance would be too slight.

Even if it won't be the Magnum P.I. vet back behind one desk or another, Donnie Wahlberg teased we'll see more family than just Erin before the summer hiatus. As he put it:

If all it takes is the right timing, then here's hoping Boston Blue showrunners Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier have the perfect idea in mind, and that they're paying attention to what Selleck has on his future docket. I mean, assuming that really is all it would take.

But Wait, Not So Fast

The last time Tom Selleck's comments about Boston Blue spread around, he wasn't exactly frothing at the mouth to reprise his longest-held role for the spinoff. Not out of spite or anything so negative, but in the interest of not cheapening the character's legacy. As he put it at the time:

By all means, if Tom Selleck wanted to reprise his beloved Friends role of Richard Burke for a standalone series focusing on that character, bring it on. (Hopefully it wouldn't be as hard on his nerves as the original run was.) That's not all that realistic, of course, but I see nothing wrong with the actor leaning more into comedy with his at least one of his next projects.

Still, even if he's not meant to carry Frank Reagan's flag for the rest of his days, Selleck may very well one day be convinced to join his former TV family members anew for Boston Blue Season 2, where we'll also get to see more from Marisa Ramirez’s Maria Baez.

With three episodes left to go in its freshman season, Boston Blue airs Friday nights on CBS at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Boston Blue might have the city’s name in the title, but sadly, it is not 100% filmed there. Instead, the Blue Bloods spinoff splits its time between Toronto and Boston. However, Donnie Wahlberg, who leads Boston Blue and is an icon of the city, didn’t want it to be that way. In fact, he was willing to give up part of his paycheck to film the series exclusively in Beantown. However…CBS said no.

As we inch toward the Season 1 finale of Boston Blue on the 2026 TV schedule, Donnie Wahlberg went on Radio Andy to discuss returning as Danny Reagan for the new series. They specifically chatted about shooting in Boston (which is Wahlberg’s hometown), and the fight the actor has put up to try and film more of the show in the city it's named after. To that point, Wahlberg said:

Now, they have filmed various scenes in Boston and at iconic locations in the city (like Fenway Park). However, the majority of the series is shot in Toronto. While that was disappointing to Wahlberg, especially since he was stoked about the idea of Danny going to Boston instead of a place like Texas, he also got it.

That’s because, along with it being expensive to shoot Boston Blue in Massachusetts, it’s also a hassle, as Wahlberg explained:

The Bostonian went on to say that when this happens, the cameras come out, and he’s “gotta run over to the duck boat and pose for pictures.” He also joked that if they film in Boston, his entire extended family will try to come see him.

So, it’s hard to be productive there, and it’s pricey. So, I can see why CBS said no. It also seems like Wahlberg gets it, as he explained:

Thankfully, it’s not like Boston Blue totally abandoned the idea of filming in Boston. It might not be full-time, like the Danny actor wanted, but they do get to work in the city from time to time. Then, for the rest of the time, they film in Canada, which also has its benefits (like quieter sets and locations).

All around, they got it figured out, and no one had to give up half their paycheck. Now they’ll get to hone in on this process and filming between the two cities more, because Boston Blue has been renewed for Season 2. However, we have to finish Season 1 first, and you can catch those episodes (which hopefully include some moments that were filmed in Boston) on CBS every Friday at 10 p.m. or with a Paramount+ subscription the next day.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Season 1, Episode 15 of Boston Blue, “For Those Who Weren’t Heard.” You can stream it now with a Paramount+ subscription.

Since Boston Blue began in the fall, fans have been getting small updates about Danny and Baez’s relationship, which started at the very end of Blue Bloods. Fans had been waiting years for the two detectives to get together, so it was nice that the spinoff was keeping that going, even with the long-distance. Of course, it hasn’t been easy, but Baez has managed to visit Danny on a few occasions. Unfortunately, Boston Blue just dropped a major twist on the 2026 TV schedule, and fans are in their feelings.

In the episode “For Those Who Weren’t Heard,” Marisa Ramirez’s Maria Baez came to Boston not only for pleasure but for work. Boston PD was trying to close a homicide case that had connections to New York, but that’s not where the twist comes in. Towards the end of the episode, Baez admits to Danny that her mother has Alzheimer’s, and she’s the only one who can take care of her. She can't move to Boston, as she needs to spend as much time with her as she can. It’s getting harder to continue their relationship, and it’s better to say goodbye now.

The scene was unexpected and emotional, and X user @HKoonts couldn’t help but notice the timing of the breakup:

Between caring for her mother, caring for her daughter, working, and keeping up a long-distance relationship, saying that Baez has a lot on her plate would be an understatement. It was already clear that the distance was hard on them. Boston and New York may not be too far away from each other, but it was still not easy. And fans, like @justwrite115, want them to work it out:

As previously mentioned, fans had been waiting so long for Danny and Baez to get together. Their blossoming relationship on Blue Bloods was such a long slow-burn, and they finally realized their feelings for each other in the finale. So by the time they got together, the show ended, and even with the spinoff, Danny moved to Boston. And @JJSea is not happy:

Not surprisingly, fans are not taking the breakup well. It’s even worse when they’ve barely seen Danny and Baez together, aside from a few sweet moments when Ramirez returned for Boston Blue. @BriannaGist_ does not like it:

Fans are continuing to freak out over the breakup and are not accepting the fact that Danny and Baez are done. Of course, this is only the first season, and Boston Blue has been renewed for Season 2, so who knows what could happen. @LouPalm is not willing to give up so easily, and I’m the same way:

Even with how long it took for Danny and Baez to get together, it was expected that there could be some trouble down the road for them, especially being in different cities. They obviously love and care for one another, and the breakup was hard for both of them.

Hopefully, this breakup is only temporary, because I’m not sure the fans will survive, including me. We’ll just have to see in new episodes of Boston Blue, which air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

Minor spoilers for Season 1, Episode 13 of Boston Blue are ahead! You can stream the episode now with a Paramount+ subscription.

The connections between Blue Bloods and Boston Blue just keep on coming. As Season 1 continues to air on the 2026 TV schedule, the new CBS series is continuing its streak of creating cameos for actors from the OG show. This time, Len Cariou appeared as Henry Reagan. However, this appearance is even more special because, along with his Blue Bloods history, he also has a history with Ernie Hudson, who plays Rev. Peters on Boston Blue.

While Donnie Wahlberg has the most history with the Blue Bloods cast that have appeared on Boston Blue, obviously, Hudson does share a fun connection with the flagship show’s grandpa. Explaining that to me during an interview with CinemaBlend, the Reverend Peters actor said:

While he didn’t specify what this pilot was, they both appeared in the TV movie 100 Centre Street as well. There aren’t a ton of details about the project out there, but it was made in 1984, and it starred Christine Belford, James Canning and Henry Darrow alongside Hudson and Cariou. So, the actors’ history dates back decades, and I’m thrilled that they got to reunite within such a big franchise.

To that point, Cariou returned to the world of the Reagans after playing Henry for 293 episodes of Blue Bloods. Hudson told me that having him on Boston Blue was exciting, seeing as he’s such a big part of the franchise’s legacy. Along with that, the Ghostbusters star explained that it was fun to have Rev. Peters interact with the other grandfather of this universe:

It was fun to see all this, too. So far, we’ve seen Bridget Moynahan return as Erin Reagan during the premiere of Boston Blue. Along with her, Marisa Ramirez came back as Maria Baez, and she and Danny have been navigating a long-distance relationship throughout the season. Sean Reagan is also a regular on the new CBS series; however, he was recast, and Mika Amonsen now plays Danny’s son. So, it was amazing to see another beloved Blue Bloods character on the spinoff.

As Hudson said, these cast members help tie the two shows together in an even deeper way. Plus, Cariou’s connection to him makes his role in Boston Blue even better. Hopefully, as we go into Season 2 of Boston Blue, we’ll get to see the two grandfathers on screen together a bit more. However, for now, I’m just happy they got this episode, because it’s always wonderful to see the beloved characters of Blue Bloods on this new series that’s both continuing the Reagan legacy while introducing us to an entirely new family that includes Ernie Hudson’s reverend.

Now, to see where the story goes from here, you can catch new episodes of Boston Blue on CBS every Friday at 10 p.m. Meanwhile, to stream all of Season 1 and/or to go back and watch the show that started it all, Blue Bloods, you need a Paramount+ subscription.

While we're still only in the first portion of 2026, the year has already seen some devastating deaths within Hollywood. Between Catherine O’Hara's passing, Eric Dane death due to ALS, James Van Der Beek's death due to cancer, fans have said goodbye to a number of stars. When it comes to Dane and Van Der Beek's passings, GoFundMe campaigns were subsequently established in the hopes of helping their families financially. Now, a Blue Bloods alum is the latest actor to get one following his death at 42.

Comedian Alex Duong, who appeared on three episodes of the CBS procedural as Sonny Le, “passed away peacefully” Saturday morning following a battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer affecting soft tissue, according to People. A GoFundMe was started by a friend, Hilarie Steele, initially to help him get the right diagnosis and care.

Following Duong's death, the fundraising effort is now being used as a means to help his family. That includes his wife, Christina and their daughter, Everest.

As of this writing, the GoFundMe is relatively close to its $200,00 goal, as more than $124,000 has been donated. On top of that, the campaign was recently endorsed by a notable celebrity. Jeff Ross, whom Duong frequently worked with on Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, took to his Instagram Stories to not only pay tribute to his friend but to draw attention to the GoFundMe. He shared the link to his page along with a sweet picture of Duong, Christina, and their daughter shortly after Christina gave birth:

While Ross is known for dishing out harsh burns during roasts, he can also share some truly sentiment thoughts when the occasion arises. The post above and another more candid shot Ross shared to his account seems to indicate that he and Duong became quite close not just through their work on TV but through their work at The Comedy Store. It's sweet to see Ross taking the time to memorialize his friend and colleague in such a way. Honestly, it's easy for me to imagine that comics can form tight bonds when they're working in the trenches, so to speak.

The other celebrity GoFundMe campaigns mentioned earlier were started by either relatives or friends to help the loved ones of the deceased with underlying costs. Eric Dane has a GoFundMe that, as of right now, has raised nearly half a million dollars raised to help provide for his daughters. Meanwhile, Zoé Saldaña, Steven Spielberg and other celebrities donated to James Van Der Beek’s GoFundMe, which has raised nearly $3 million, to benefit his family.

Alex Duong was reportedly loved in both the comedy and acting worlds and, based on the contributions his family has received thus far, it's easy to get the impression he left a significant mark. It remains to be seen if any other celebrities might endorse Duong's GoFundMe. In the meantime, we here at CinemaBlend extend our thoughts and deepest condolences to Duong's family and friends during this time.

CBS’ Boston Blue – a spinoff of the long-running drama series Blue Bloods – has been carving out its own path. However, that doesn’t mean this offshoot ignores events or characters from its parent series. To that latter point, a few familiar faces from the OG series have already popped up and more are on the way. CinemaBlend recently spoke with Sean Reagan actor Mika Amonsen and discussed the potential for future guest stars. With that, he also revealed one star he’d be particularly interested in working with.

Considering just how large of an ensemble Blue Bloods had, there are plenty of possibilities when it comes to guest stars. After all, there are plenty of Reagan family members that are on the board. That’s a fact that Mika Amonsen acknowledged during our recent interview. When I spoke with Amonsen, he told me it would be “awesome” to see one particular member of the police family return (and I’m not referring to Tom Selleck):

Estes’ Sgt. Jamie Reagan is, of course, Sean’s uncle and the brother of Danny, and it would indeed be cool to see him appear on Boston Blue. Ironically, fans were just recently treated to sweet reference to Jamie and his family on the spinoff. At the end of Blue Bloods, Jamie and his wife, Eddie, revealed they were expecting their first child, and fans got their first glimpse at the baby – a boy named Joseph Francis Reagan – by way of a photo during Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day episode. That was a sweet nod, but it’d be even better to see Jamie, his wife and son actually visit Beantown.

Surely, the writers could find some reason to bring Jamie and co. to Boston. At the same time, though, there’s another star many fans are hoping to see reunite with rookie cop Sean and his father, Det. Danny (Donnie Wahlberg). I’m talking about Danny’s father, Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, who’s played by the aforementioned Selleck. Amonsen and I also discussed the notion of Selleck reprising his role for Boston, and the up-and-coming actor chose his words carefully as he weighed in:

There’s been a lot of speculation regarding whether Selleck might appear as Frank on the spinoff. Wahlberg – one of the show’s executive producers – addressed the possibility, saying that he was definitely open to it. However, he would neither confirm nor deny that it would actually happen.

In the meantime, fans have already been treated to appearances by Danny’s sister, Erin Reagan (played by the returning Bridget Moynahan) as well as his partner-turned-girlfriend, Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez). Both Erin and Baez are set to return before the end of the first season. And, as mentioned by Amonsen, Len Cariou’s Henry Reagan will return as well. So, while fans won’t be left wanting when it comes to Blue Bloods alums, they’ll just have to wait for updates on the potential returns of Jamie, Frank and more.

Boston Blue airs on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS as part of the 2026 TV schedule, and episodes can be streamed the next day using a Paramount+ subscription.

As Boston Blue’s first season continues amid the 2026 TV schedule, fans will be able to look forward to many more favorite Blue Bloods characters returning. This includes Marisa Ramirez's Maria Baez. The most recent Baez update was one I’d been hoping for, as she will be returning in an upcoming episode as she and Danny Reagan continue to work on their dynamic and long-distance relationship. Interestingly, the EPs were asked if Baez will move to closer to her beau in Season 2, and I was not expecting their responses.

Danny and Baez got together in the series finale of Blue Bloods, making fans very happy. Now, with Boston Blue, we’ve only seen bits and pieces of that relationship since Baez is still in New York, and Danny has permanently moved to Boston. Their long-distance romance has been tough on them as has been shown thus far. TV Insider recently asked creators and executive producers Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis about the possibility of Ramirez moving to Boston full time. I was pleasantly shocked that Sonnier said:

The response definitely comes as a surprise, since there has not been any kind of indication that Baez wants to move to Boston. Plus, at this point, it seemed the producers were keeping the franchise's New York-based and Boston-based characters in their own distinct bubbles. So, while Sonnier's comment was brief, it's very big.

Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean Baez is definitely moving and that Ramirez will become a regular cast member in Season 2. Still, as a fan, I'd be lying if I said it hasn't been tough not being able to see Danny and Baez together very often, especially since fans had been waiting for them to get together for years. Boston Blue has been renewed for Season 2 so, if nothing happens in the rest of Season 1, perhaps something could trigger a move in Season 2. While commenting on a move, Margolis added:

More than anything, I would love for Baez move to Boston so that fans can see her and Danny together in full-on couple mode. And, of course, we'd also likely see more of her daughter, Elena. If Baez were to move to Boston, this could open up even more storytelling possibilities. Not only would fans, theoretically, see more of Danny and Baez together, but Baez could also spend more time with Lena Silver and other newer characters. The thought of Lena and Baez becoming besties is so fun to me.

I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high that Marisa Ramirez will join the show as a regular down the line. Still, it sounds like the Brandons are definitely not taking the possibility off the table. At the very least, let's hope Baez's visits to Boston become more frequent if she doesn't end up moving.

For now, fans will just have to look forward to her occasional guest appearances, which are definitely better than nothing. Ramirez is set to return for Boston Blue's fifteenth episode, which airs in April, and I cannot wait to see what happens! New episodes air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, streaming the next day with a Paramount+ subscription.

It’s been over a year since Blue Bloods ended and, in some ways, it's still hard to believe the long-running show is no longer on the air. Luckily, the show's fictional universe is still expanding with spinoff Boston Blue, which returns this week as part of the 2026 TV schedule. The series, which has already been renewed for a second season, sees Donnie Wahlberg reprising his role as Detective Danny Reagan, now of the Boston PD. Of course, this new era for the character came after Wahlberg had already said goodbye to him when wrapping on the parent show.

After it was announced that Blue Bloods would be ending, fans and much of the cast campaigned for another season. Wahlberg was among those who fought for BB to continue, and he recently recalled to Us Weekly just how disappointed he truly was with the cancellation and how down he was when he realized there was no hope for another season:

Obviously, in this TV landscape, some shows would be lucky to go beyond a second or third season, so the fact that Blue Bloods managed to get 14 seasons is impressive. Still, that fact is a big reason why the cancellation hurt fans so much, and it also didn't help that the decision seemed to come out of nowhere. While Wahlberg did not reveal exactly what happened in his conversations with CBS executives at the time, it's cool knowing that he fought for the show's future in such a passionate way.

Even with the cancellation, there had been rumors floating around that a spinoff or TV movie could happen. Some of the cast even thrown out ideas as to where their characters would be in a new show. As Wahlberg revealed, he had a specific concept that, in hindsight, tracks with Boston Blue:

Blue Bloods wrapped in the summer of 2024, with the series finale airing that December. So, by that time, Wahlberg had said goodbye to Danny not once but twice and also had to say goodbye to the cast and crew he’d worked with for over a decade. I can only imagine how hard it was for Wahlberg to have to come to terms with the fact that that part of his life was over. So how did he respond when the opportunity to do a sequel series cropped up? Here's what he said:

Of course, it also wasn’t a straight no, either. It's understandable as to why the New Kids on the Block co-founder had to think about the possibility of a spinoff. The decision to do Boston and contending with the notion that Danny would leave New York did get "easier" for Wahlberg, though, and he explained the reason for that:

It might have initially been hard for Donnie Wahlberg to sign on for Boston Blue, but his choices seem to be paying off, given the show's success. The Blue Bloods cancellation and spinoff green light seemed to cause some emotional whiplash but, in the end, I'm glad it resulted in new adventures for Danny and more family dinners (but with the Silvers this time).

Boston Blue's midseason premiere airs Friday, February 27 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, and episodes can also be streamed next day with a Paramount+ subscription.

Boston Blue is set to grace the 2026 TV schedule for the second portion of its inaugural season in less than a month. That means fans will be reuniting with Danny and Sean Reagan as well as the Silver family in a matter of weeks. Fans will also be get to see some more Blue Bloods characters, including Marisa Ramirez, who is returning once again as Maria Baez. Still, where do she and Danny stand romantically ahead of the midseason premiere?

After years of waiting, Danny and Baez finally got together in the series finale of Blue Bloods. However, with Danny now in Boston, they have had to navigate a long-distance relationship. While hasn’t been easy, Maria has already visited her beau a couple of times, so they seem to be making it work. However, there have still be questions from fans as to whether that relationship can hold in the long run. Wahlberg addressed Danny and Maria's dynamic during a Television Critics Association panel via Swooon:

It is frustrating that as soon as the two characters them get together, Blue Bloods ends and that the first time fans see them actually together, Danny has to go to Boston and chooses to stay there. As a fan, I've found it hard to see Danny and Baez apart, and the ups and downs they've had with the long-distance relationship have been hard to watch. That being said, even if distance wasn’t the problem, I'm sure writers would find other ways to throw curveballs at the couple.

If anything, the pair knew that maintaining a romance across two different states would be difficult. Viewers have surely seen plenty of shows in which characters struggle with long-distance relationships. Luckily, Baez has been able to make the trip to Bean Town a few times and will continue to do so as the series continues. It also makes sense that not everything between the characters would be resolved right away, especially since they’re still getting used to the distance.

As of now, it’s unknown when Marisa Ramirez will be making her return to Boston Blue but, at the very least, it's comforting to know she will be returning at some point in the second half of the season. Plus, Boston Blue has been renewed for Season 2, so it's possible there will be more Danny and Baez moments to come as they continue to work out this long-distance relationship. And perhaps later down the line, maybe it won’t be so long-distance?

In the meantime, fans will just have to take what they can get when it comes to Danny and Baez. They had been clamoring for them to get together for years. So what’s a little more distance between them? This is also better than the alternative, which is no update on Danny and Baez whatsoever after the end of Blue Bloods. It’s hard to predict where their relationship will go, but I'm hopeful they can handle whatever comes their way. We just have to wait and see when Boston Blue returns on Friday, February 27 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, streaming the next day with a Paramount+ subscription.

The 2026 TV schedule kicked off in early January with shows on ABC, NBC, and Fox, but CBS' biggest shows have yet to return in the new year. Boston Blue wrapped the first half of its first season in the fall on a major cliffhanger, not too long after the cast celebrated the early Season 2 renewal. That was weeks ago, however, with fans more recently having no option other than revisiting earlier episodes with a Paramount+ subscription for a Boston Blue fix during the wait for the winter premiere.

Now, between new details about the first episode of 2026 and comments from the showrunners, it's time to look ahead to when the Blue Bloods spinoff will be back on Friday nights.

When Boston Blue Will Be Back

Boston Blue will return to CBS before the end of February, but only just. The winter premiere will air on Friday, February 27 at 10 p.m. ET, following Fire Country at 9 p.m. ET and Sheriff Country at 8 p.m. ET. (As of CBS' latest batch of renewals, all three Friday night shows are guaranteed through the 2026-2027 TV season.)

The reason for the long break for Boston Blue is presumably the same as for FBI following its nightmarish fall finale and most other network TV shows in the coming weeks: the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place from February 6 - February 22.

CBS has released a logline for the winter premiere, called "Hard Truths," to drop some details about the aftermath of the fall finale ending on a bloody Jonah holding his gun over the dead body of Ronan Flaherty, a.k.a. the man who killed his dad. Take a look:

There are many more questions than answers about the winter premiere, and I'm particularly wondering if the "high-stakes case" for Danny and Lena will be tied to Jonah or they'll be assigned to something entirely separate. It does seem safe to say that Danny takes Sarah up on her offer to officially become a cop with the Boston PD rather than going back to New York and the NYPD. The showrunners even shed some light following the end of the fall finale.

Danny's Reason For Staying In Boston, According To The Showrunners

After co-showrunner Brandon Sonnier explained the importance of Silver family dinners following in the grand Blue Bloods tradition of Reagan family dinners, co-showrunner Brandon Margolis opened up to CinemaBlend about needing to find a reason why Danny Reagan would ever leave behind his life in NYC and start over in Boston. He told me:

Sean was the initial reason why Danny dropped everything in New York and raced to Boston, but his son is no longer his only reason for staying in the city. It didn't even take a full season of partnering with Lena and joining her family for supper for him to find another family in Massachusetts.

Danny ended the first half of Season 1 by telling Lena, "I think I'm gonna need that Boston badge after all." Based on what Margolis went on to explain, the detective meant that very literally. The co-showrunner said:

Danny and the Silvers may feel like family to each other, but he's still a Reagan from NYC, and that means that he can investigate a case involving Jonah that Lena, Sarah, and Mae presumably can't touch. It remains to be seen if Sean can be involved; while he's not a Silver any more than his dad is, his status as Jonah's partner could complicate things.

Of course, Jonah already complicated things all by himself by going after the man who murdered his father. While it seems like a safe bet that he didn't actually kill Ronan in cold blood, he didn't exactly look like an innocent man when he was discovered covered in blood and holding a gun over the body of a man he had every motive to want dead.

Danny may have his work cut out for him, if he's able to help out the Silvers by working a fair investigation into Jonah!

More Reagans Are On The Way

Even though there are still weeks left to go before the winter premiere to pay off on that fall finale cliffhanger for Jonah, Danny, and the Silvers, there are some details that should excite fans of Blue Bloods who are always keeping their eyes peeled for nods to Donnie Wahlberg's previous CBS series.

While I don't think anybody should hold their breath that Tom Selleck will be appearing as Frank Reagan in the foreseeable future after the Blue Bloods star's alleged thoughts on the spinoff, there are three familiar faces reportedly set to appear in the second half of Season 1.

Bridget Moynahan will return for her second episode of Boston Blue after reuniting with Donnie Wahlberg for the series premiere. TVLine reports that she'll appear in Episode 17, expected to air in May. Danny's sister was supportive of him coming to Boston (and dining with the Silvers) early on, but a lot has changed now that Sean's healthy and Danny is planning to stay. Will Erin's support change as well?

Len Cariou, known for playing Henry Reagan in all fourteen seasons of Blue Bloods, is set to appear in Episode 13, according to Matt's Inside Line. The report also states that Marisa Ramirez will reprise her role as Detective Maria Baez in Episode 15. I'm particularly curious about seeing Baez again after she and Danny started their romance off-screen between the end of Blue Bloods and beginning of Boston Blue.

Long-distance seemed doable before Danny decided to stay with BPD rather than return to New York; will their relationship survive his choice? I'm interested to see if there's a divide on how Blue Bloods and Boston Blue fans feel about Danny and Baez's relationship. The pair came into the spinoff with plenty of history for existing fans of the franchise, but newcomers don't have twelve years of context for why the relationship is so important to him.

The Blue Bloods reunions are down the line, so fans may want to first focus on the resolution of the fall finale cliffhanger and what it means for Jonah moving forward. Tune in to CBS on Friday, February 27 at 10 p.m. ET for the winter premiere of Boston Blue or stream it next day on Paramount+. You can also find the full run of Blue Bloods on the platform.

It’s been over a year since Blue Bloods came to an end, but the franchise is still going strong. Donnie Wahlberg’s new offshoot, Boston Blue, premiered in October and is plotting a return on the 2026 TV schedule next month. Additionally, the series has already been renewed for Season 2 and has seen a couple of fan-favorite Blue Bloods characters returning. Whether or not Tom Selleck could ever return as Frank Reagan remains to be seen, but an insider is speaking out about his alleged feelings about the new show.

When Blue Bloods was canceled, Selleck was vocal about his opinion on the series ending. He shared his frustrations about the cancellation, noting he wasn’t’ ready to say goodbye to Frank Reagan, and even had some ideas as to how Frank could return in the future. So seeing Blue Bloods continue with a new show starring his on-screen son can’t be easy, as a source claimed to Globe Magazine:

Considering how open Selleck was about Blue Bloods ending, it wouldn’t be surprising if he is hurt over Boston Blue. In November, he opened up about how the cancellation was a disappointment and how steady Blue Bloods had been on CBS. As for appearing on Boston Blue, he said he didn’t know, pointing out that he can’t keep playing Frank Reagan forever, so it’s possible he’s coming to terms with the fact that that part of his life is over.

That being said, just because Frank Reagan might not be coming back for Boston Blue doesn’t mean that Tom Selleck isn’t coming back to acting. The Magnum P.I. star has made it clear that he’s not ready to retire, even at 80 years old. In fact, he’s officially switched talent agencies, going from CAA to UTA. Perhaps a new chapter will be starting soon for him, as the source alleged:

Since Boston Blue is coming back for another season, there are still plenty of chances for Selleck to appear, should he ever change his reported opinion. Donnie Wahlberg even previously shared that they were trying to do something. If anything, it doesn’t look like Selleck plans on stepping away from acting any time soon, so he could be lining up some new projects in the future, even if it’s not Boston Blue.

Speculation will likely continue about Selleck’s feelings about Boston Blue until it’s officially confirmed or denied that he’s returning. At the very least, those with a Paramount+ subscription can watch all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods now if they need to get their Frank Reagan fix. Boston Blue, meanwhile, returns on Friday, February 27, at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

Boston Blue will be return in February during the 2026 TV schedule, giving fans even more of Danny, his youngest son, Sean, and the entire Silver family and their family dinners. There's also a possibility that fans will be getting more updates about other Reagans as well, including Danny’s oldest, Jack. Before going on break for the winter, the series finally gave an update on Jack, and an executive producer is explaining why he and the writers decided to keep so much distance between the character and his family.

Tony Terraciano portrayed Jack Reagan throughout all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods but, beginning with Season 9, the actor started appearing less frequently after Jack went off to college and began carving out his own life. In the midseason finale of Boston Blue, it was explained that Jack went to Africa to participate in Doctors Without Borders. It was surprising to me to hear that Jack was so far away, and EP and co-creator Brandon Sonnier explained to TVLine how important it was to establish Jack’s whereabouts:

It was great to finally get an update on Jack, especially since fans hadn’t really heard about him since Boston Blue started. Also, Sonnier is right that it is a big deal that Jack is in medical school and not following in the Reagan footsteps by going into law enforcement or the legal field. As for putting him in Africa for Doctors Without Borders rather than just having him go to medical school in the States, Sonnier shared:

As much as I would love to see Jack, it makes sense. With Danny’s oldest son in a different country and focusing on his career, him being able to really put focus on his youngest son when he’s so close gives him something to do aside from his actual job. Additionally, Danny does already have his hands full, given he's watching over Sean and handling a new job in a new city. So any constant developments involving Sean could interfere with that.

Based on the EP's comments, we might be able to assume Jack won’t be appearing on Boston Blue any time soon, though it is always possible he could pay his family a visit at some point. If anything, as a fan, I appreciate these little updates on the characters that have been established in the Blue Bloods universe.

And, while Jack may be far away, other familiar faces are not. Boston Blue has already seen Bridget Moynahan return as Erin Reagan in the premiere, while Marisa Ramirez has been in a few episodes as Maria Baez. Lead actor and EP Donnie Wahlberg previously revealed that they’re trying to get Tom Selleck back as Frank Reagan, and there are many more I'd love to see return. Thankfully, Boston Blue has been greenlit for Season 2, so there's still plenty of time for Jack and other OG characters to return.

Boston Blue premiered on CBS in the 2025 TV schedule with the pressure on co-showrunners Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis to prove if the spinoff could recapture the magic (and audience size) of Blue Bloods. The drama is ending the year as the #1 network TV drama of the fall season, following a very early renewal for Season 2. Although a lot of the show is different from its predecessor; however, one important element made the transfer to Beantown: family dinners. The showrunners opened up about why they're "hugely important."

The Reagan family dinners were a Blue Bloods tradition going back to the beginning, with the family gathering together and Tom Selleck's Frank Reagan at the head of the table. While the scenes were reportedly "the trickiest" to film, they were key to the series, and Donnie Wahlberg hyped that Boston Blue would build a tradition of its own. (Both Blue Bloods and Boston Blue are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription now.)

This time, Danny (Wahlberg) and son Sean (Mika Amonsen) are attending Silver family Shabbat dinners alongside Lena (Sonequa Martin-Green), Jonah (Marcus Scribner), Reverend Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson), Mae (Gloria Reuben), and Sarah (Maggie Lawson). Co-showrunner Brandon Sonnier shared the importance of nailing the family dinner tradition on Boston Blue:

Spoilers in the next few paragraphs!

Of course, it didn't even take the full fall half of the first season for Boston Blue to reveal that not all dinners are going to be warm and wholesome celebrations between loved ones. The fall finale meal was tense in light of Jonah's quest for revenge, but Sonnier confirmed that's what they were going for. He went on:

It remains to be seen if the dinners are back up to their usual loving state once Boston Blue returns in the 2026 TV schedule, but the SIlver family has already been through a lot without breaking. One tense meal doesn't mean the rest of the season will end on an uncomfortable family scene.

There was a fun callback to the original show in the very first episode of Boston Blue, when Bridget Moynahan joined the cast for a family dinner sequence. Erin Reagan had come to the city to reunite with her brother after Sean's incident, and stayed long enough to meet the extended Silver family. Co-showrunner Brandon Margolis went on to commend the new cast for what they bring to the dinners:

Considering that Tom Selleck once said that the Reagan dinners were "miserable" to film, it sounds like Boston Blue has found a winning formula for the cast... unless this is just a case of the novelty not yet wearing off. Selleck also credited those scenes for Blue Bloods lasting as long as it did. As for how the Boston Blue cast is handling them, Brandon Sonnier said:

Thanks to the early renewal, fans are guaranteed enough family dinners with the Silvers and their two Reagan guests to fill out the rest of the 2025-2026 TV schedule and come back with more next season. Boston Blue is currently on its winter hiatus from CBS, and will return to its usual 10 p.m. ET time slot on Friday, February 27 following Fire Country. In the meantime, you can revisit earlier episodes via Paramount+.

Blue Bloods ending in 2024 came as a surprise to many people, and it was an even bigger surprise when a new series in the universe was announced that wouldn’t be taking place in New York. The show, already renewed for Season 2 and returning in February on the 2026 TV schedule, centers on Donnie Wahlberg’s Detective Danny Reagan taking a position with Boston PD in the hopes of reconciling with his son, Sean, who is a rookie Boston police officer.

Since Blue Bloods took place in New York, with the city truly being a main character throughout all 14 seasons, some fans are finding it hard to believe that Danny would be willing to relocate. The character wants to be closer to his son, who wanted to forge his own identity in a different city. Wahlberg told People that it’s actually pretty believable, because his own son wants him home more than you’d think:

You can never be too old to be wanting your parents, and I feel that as a 28-year-old, so the fact that Wahlberg certainly knows what that feels like to the point where he’s using it to prove that the same thing can happen to Danny truly makes it all the more believable. Considering the fact that Blue Bloods was all about family (and it’s credited to why the show lasted so long) it would only make sense that family would be the one thing to get Danny out of New York and to a different city:

That being said, it is a bit tough seeing Danny in a different city, considering fans have gotten used to New York for 14 seasons, and that’s where the Reagans are from. So that also probably plays a factor in people not believing that Danny would ever move away from the Big Apple. Again, though, it’s truly all about family. He initially went to Boston because Sean got hurt, but he stayed to be with him and because Sean needed him. And Wahlberg knows all too well what it means to have his son wanting and needing him.

Speaking of family, Boston Blue has already brought on a couple of Blue Bloods characters, such as Bridget Moynahan’s Erin Reagan and Marisa Ramirez’s Maria Baez, both in the series premiere. Ramirez has also appeared in a few more episodes as Danny and Baez continue their long-distance relationship.

Family has always been a big part of Blue Bloods and will continue to be a big part of Boston Blue, and it’s certainly clear with the way that Danny went to Boston without a single hesitation. Of course, there are some changes with Boston Blue, especially when it comes to the traditional family dinners, but it’s definitely been entertaining, and there’s no telling what will be next.

The 2025 TV schedule kicked off this year without Blue Bloods, but the end of that series after 14 seasons didn't mean a primetime lineup without any Reagans. Boston Blue brought Donnie Wahlberg's Danny Reagan to Beantown to work with the Boston PD as well as his son Sean, and the question ahead of the premiere was whether viewers would tune into family dinners not overseen by Tom Selleck. Well, the show became an immediate hit with a quick renewal, and the co-showrunners spoke with CinemaBlend about the early success ahead of the fall finale and 2026 TV schedule.

CBS renewed Boston Blue for Season 2 in early December, when there were still two episodes left in the first half of the season. Not many shows get such good news so early on during a network TV season, with Donnie Wahlberg and the cast celebrating. When I spoke with showrunners Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis, Sonnier shared why it was "huge" to get from CBS:

The early renewal came with the news that to that point in the first season, Boston Blue was averaging 8 million views in Live+7 day multiplatform ratings, with a boost of 87% in streaming from Blue Bloods in fall 2024. The freshman drama consistently wins its time slot of 10 p.m. ET on Friday; along with Sheriff Country and Fire Country, Boston Blue helped CBS win every Friday night in total viewers going back to mid-October, when the shows premiered.

All of this is to say that Danny Reagan's move to Massachusetts has evidently been a hit for viewing live on CBS and streaming with a Paramount+ subscription! Brandon Margolis agreed with his fellow showrunner and went on:

Aside from guest appearances from Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan and Marisa Ramirez as Maria Baez, Donnie Wahlberg is the only Blue Bloods vet on board as a series regular. The character of Sean Reagan, Danny's son, was recast for Boston Blue with Mika Amonsen taking over the role originated by Andrew Terraciano on Blue Bloods. Terraciano had a gracious response to the recasting when asked about it shortly after the Season 2 renewal.

Boston Blue may have some significant differences from the original show with the Silvers taking over from the Reagans as the main family of the series, but one thing has remained the same from Blue Bloods beyond Donnie Wahlberg as Danny: the time slot. The original series aired nearly all of its 293 episodes on CBS' Fridays at 10 p.m. ET. So, what does it mean for the Boston Blue team to inherit that time slot? Brandon Margolis shared:

The numbers speak for themselves as to whether it was a mistake to give Boston Blue the traditional Blue Bloods time slot, with the added benefit that the new show starting fresh means that newcomers have an easy way in. Margolis went on:

Unfortunately, only one episode is left of Boston Blue before winter hiatus, with the fall finale on December 19. Called "Collateral Damage," the episode tackles Mae (Gloria Reuben) facing public and family backlash over a decision, Sarah (Maggie Lawson) struggling with guilt that pushes her to make risky moves, Jonah's (Marcus Scribner) anger over his dad's death simmering to the boiling point, all while Lena (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Danny have a new homicide to investigate. Take a look at the promo below:

The fall finale of Boston Blue airs on Friday, December 19 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, and will be followed by the winter premiere in late February. If that sounds like too long of a wait without these characters, you can revisit the first portion of the season (as well as all the Blue Bloods your heart can desire) streaming on Paramount+ over hiatus.

Boston Blue is continuing to air on the 2025 TV schedule, and it won’t be going away anytime soon, as CBS has already renewed the Blue Bloods spinoff for a second season. Fans have loved getting reacquainted with Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan as he works his new position in the Boston PD and rekindles his relationship with his son, Sean. While his kid was originally played by Andrew Terraciano in Blue Bloods, Mika Amonsen has taken up the mantle for Boston Blue. Now, Terraciano has opened up about the series and if he's had a chance to watch it yet.

Boston Blue showrunners Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier previously explained why they decided to recast Sean, noting they wanted to pick up the series with the story in progress and show that time had passed since the series finale. Wahlberg was on hand to tell Terraciano the news of the recasting, but luckily, he’s been keeping himself busy since then. So busy, in fact, that he hasn’t had time to watch the offshoot, as he told Us Weekly:

Getting a masters degree is no joke, and between all the classes and homework, I totally get why he hasn't seen Boston Blue yet. He needs to put all his focus on school.

That being said, he doesn’t plan on missing out on Boston Blue, either, whether that means watching the show or even appearing in it in some way, shape, or form in the future:

Andrew Terraciano appeared throughout all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods as Danny’s youngest child, which means he was working on the show for almost half of his life. So it’s nice to know that he has no bad blood with Boston Blue as someone new takes over his role. While I'd love to know his thoughts on the show, he understandably hasn't had to watch it because of school. However, hopefully he's able to tune in and see what's going on eventually.

Meanwhile, on screen, Sean has been getting quite the storylines in Boston Blue’s inaugural season. He and Jonah (Marcus Scribner) are roommates, and Sean also seemingly has a new love interest, played by Xochitl Gomez, who has a criminal record. Plus, Danny is still trying to get used to his son being a cop, and it hasn’t been easy. So there’s no telling what else will go down.

If fans are missing Terraciano’s portrayal of Sean Reagan, they can always watch Blue Bloods with a Paramount+ subscription. The midseason finale of Boston Blue airs on Friday, December 19, at 10 p.m. ET on CBS and will be streaming the next day on Paramount+, where all current episodes of the series are available. There is much to look forward to as the season continues, and much more for Mika Amonsen’s portrayal of Sean.

When Boston Blue premiered on the 2025 TV schedule, Donnie Wahlberg returned as Danny Reagan. However, Andrew Terraciano didn’t come back as his son Sean. Instead, Mika Amonsen took over the role. Now, the actor who played Sean on Blue Bloods has opened up about this decision, and he revealed how he found out as well as the “beautiful” conversation he had with Wahlberg about it.

How Andrew Terraciano Found Out He’d Been Replaced For Boston Blue

After Mika Amonsen opened up about playing Sean and the backlash Boston Blue has received for this recasting, Andrew Terraciano shared his side of the story. Speaking to Us Weekly, he recalled how he found out someone else would be playing Sean in this new spinoff:

Well, that’s not an ideal way to learn about this, especially since he was in 292 episodes of Blue Bloods. However, the fact that Donnie Wahlberg reached out quickly and had a meaningful conversation with him is lovely.

Speaking more about his relationship with the Danny Reagan actor, Terraciano said:

Overall, it seems like there’s absolutely no bad blood between Terraciano, Wahlberg and the Boston Blue crew. In fact, during this interview, he noted that while he hasn’t watched the new show yet, if his TV dad were to call him up for Blue Bloods, Boston Blue, or anything really, he’d be there.

Clearly, while this situation was likely not ideal for him, he has a good perspective on it all, which will become even more obvious as we go over what he said about Mika Amonsen taking over the character.

Andrew Terraciano Opens Up About Another Actor Playing Sean

Earlier in the interview, Andrew Terraciano generally spoke about Mika Amonsen taking over the role, and he only had kind things to say. He made it clear how appreciative he was of his time playing Sean, and what’s next, explaining:

When news broke that a new actor would be playing the young Reagan, fans had myriad reactions, and Amonsen has faced some backlash. However, many are also loving his performance as the new Boston cop.

Kind of to that point, Terraciano shared his gratitude for Blue Bloods and also explained that Amonsen now has the “joy” of taking over the character. He said:

Well, as Boston Blue continues into the 2026 TV schedule, and Donnie Wahlberg and co. celebrate their Season 2 renewal, I think this is a good comment to remember. Both actors can play Sean, and do it well, and we can celebrate them both, too.

So, with that in mind, you can go back and watch Andrew Terraciano in Blue Bloods and see Mika Amonsen in Boston Blue by streaming both shows with a Paramount+ subscription.

Boston Blue is going strong on the 2025 TV schedule, and it’s rolling into the 2026 TV schedule with some great news, because it’s been renewed early for Season 2. Of course, the family of this Blue Bloods spinoff is celebrating the great news too, as Donnie Wahlberg and more took to social media to post about getting to return to Boston for another season full of mysteries and family dinners.

Of course, Danny Reagan himself, Donnie Wahlberg, was one of the first to react to this news about his Blue Bloods spinoff. Taking to his Instagram stories, he reposted Deadline’s article about the renewal and wrote in big blue letters:

News about Boston Blue getting a sophomore season came with an update that Fire Country’s first spinoff, Sheriff Country, was also renewed. Both shows premiered this fall, and since then, CBS has ruled Friday nights. In fact, over the last couple of months, this lineup on CBS has received a 33% audience increase compared to this time last year. So, it's safe to say the renewals are warranted and celebrations are surely in order.

Speaking of which, alongside Wahlberg, Maggie Lawson, who plays Sarah Silver, reposted her co-star's IG story with some fitting emojis:

Meanwhile, Lawson’s on-screen mom, Gloria Reuben, also got in on the fun. She plays Mae Silver, the mother of Sarah and Sonequa Martin-Green's Lena, as well as Boston’s district attorney, so it’s only fitting that she celebrated in a wonderful way. She posted on Instagram:

Fireworks are fitting, indeed! Now, while we’re talking about the Silver family, Marcus Scribner, who plays Jonah Silver, reshared the news too, simply re-posting Wahlberg’s story on his own Instagram story.

So, all around, the cast of Boston Blue was basking in the good news, and they deserve it.

Along with stellar numbers, Boston Blue has been well-received by critics, and fans are loving and reacting to it on a weekly basis. While it’s still a bummer that Blue Bloods was canceled, this show offers a fresh take on the Reagans and this genre that fans love so much, and it’s wonderful that they’ll get to keep telling these stories in Season 2.

Now, hopefully, we'll get to see how Sean and Danny's relationship develops and learn even more about the Silver family, their history, and the impact they have on Boston. (Plus, getting a Season 2 means more opportunities for ties back to Blue Bloods!)

With all that being said, we’d like to say congratulations to the cast of Boston Blue as they celebrate their Season 2 renewal. Now, to see how Season 1 continues, you can tune into CBS’s newest police drama every Friday at 10 p.m. ET, or you can stream the show with a Paramount+ subscription.

Boston Blue is continuing to expand the Blue Bloods universe amid the 2025 TV schedule, nearly a year after the parent show ended. While the new series sees Donnie Wahlberg reprising his role as Detective Danny Reagan and has featured appearances by Bridget Moynahan and Marisa Ramirez in their respective Blue Bloods roles, Danny’s youngest son, Sean, is played by a new actor. Now, that star is addressing the backlash he's faced over the recast.

Andrew Terraciano portrayed Sean amid all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods, so it was a surprise when it was announced that Mika Amonsen would take over the role on Boston Blue. Showrunners Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier previously shared why the recast happened, revealing that they wanted to pick up the story on Boston in progress and show that some time had passed since the series finale of the OG show.

Even though Amonsen has prepped and studied for the role of Sean Reagan to make sure that he’s as close to Terraciano’s portrayal as possible, the fans have not exactly taken him in. Amonsen got real about the situation while speaking with Us Weekly, and he also made note of a silver lining:

Considering Andrew Terraciano played Sean for 14 seasons, it’s not surprising that some fans have had strong reactions to the character being recast. However, it sounds like there are still those who are championing Mika Amonsen playing the role even after having only seen him play Sean in the handful of Boston Blue episodes that have aired thus far. For his part, Amonsen also appears to be handling the negativity like a pro, and it seems he's comforted knowing not everyone is upset at the recasting.

That being said, it has been a bit hard getting used to a new Sean, but Amonsen has been doing a strong job. For me, as a viewer, I find it interesting to see different sides of the beloved character as he works as a rookie cop. Plus, between Sean becoming roommates with friend and partner Jonah and now having to deal with his new felon love interest, played by Xochitl Gomez, there's a lot going on in his personal life as well.

What Amonsen’s recasting means for other Blue Bloods characters is unknown, especially Sean’s older brother, Jack, who is played by Andrew Terraciano’s big brother, Tony Terraciano. It would make sense for the older Regan sibling to appear in Boston at some point. However, if or when other Blue Bloods characters will come into the picture, including Tom Selleck’s Frank Reagan, remains to be seen.

All 14 seasons of Blue Bloods are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription, so fans can always look back at Terraciano’s portrayal of Sean. In the meantime, new episodes of Boston Blue air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, and fans can see what’s coming next for Mika Amonsen’s version of the character.

Fans of Blue Bloods have been able to see some of their favorite characters return during the 2025 TV schedule, thanks to spinoff series Boston Blue. In addition to Donnie Wahlberg, who stars as Detective Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan reprised her role as Erin Reagan in the premiere, while Marisa Ramirez has been recurring as Maria Baez. The show also brought back Danny’s youngest son, Sean, though he's now played by Mika Amonsen, who's opening up about taking over the role.

When it was announced that Amonsen would be playing Sean in Boston Blue, it came as a surprise. Andrew Terraciano played the character during all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods, while his big brother, Tony, played Sean’s older brother, Jack. Boston showrunners Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier previously explained the recasting, saying that it had to do with picking up the series with the story in progress and showing that Sean went through the Academy, which made sense. But it was a stressful time for Amonsen when he landed the role, as he recalled to Us Weekly:

Considering Terraciano portrayed Sean for 14 years, I can imagine how it wouldn't be easy for someone else to just come in and play the character Amonsen not only tried to keep the mannerisms consistent but the styling choices as well. Overall, it seems like he also took great care in making sure that his portrayal was as close to Terraciano’s as he could with the little time he had to prepare:

Despite not having a lot of time to really study the character, Mika Amonsen has been able to not only hone in on what makes Sean and Danny's relationship work. In the process, Amonsen has also been able to show people who Sean Reagan is all while putting his own spin on the character.

Of course, Andrew Terraciano laid the foundation, and Amonsen shared he wanted to pay as much respect to him as he can while also doing his own thing. And the longer he studied, the more he realized there was actually a lot he and his predecessor had in common:

Not only was Amonsen joining a series that was expanding upon a drama that ran for 14 years, but he was also taking over a character that fans have known for just as long. Additionally, this series is putting a lot more focus on Sean than Blue Bloods, as he’s now a rookie with the Boston PD. Just recently he even received his own love interest, which should spice up his life a bit.

For some fans, it may take time to get accustomed to Sean being played by another actor. However, only a handful of episodes into Boston Blue's run, Amonsen is proving he's the right person to carry the torch. It should be entertaining to see what else he brings to the table as the series continues.

New episodes of Boston Blue air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, and episodes are later made available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.

Boston Blue has been airing on the 2025 TV schedule for about a month now, giving fans an expansion of the Blue Bloods universe. The series, which sees Donnie Wahlberg’s Detective Danny Reagan taking a job with the Boston PD to stay more connected to his youngest son, Sean, who is a rookie cop, has already brought in some other fan-favorite Blue Bloods actors, such as Bridget Moynahan and Marisa Ramirez. Now Tom Selleck is speaking out about everything.

After Blue Bloods was announced to be ending after Season 14, Selleck championed for the show’s uncancellation. He was very vocal about the frustrating cancellation and not wanting to say goodbye to Frank Reagan. And with Blue Bloods approaching the one-year anniversary of the finale, Selleck is still not over it, especially since it went out on a high note. He told Hour Detroit:

Blue Bloods was consistently a top show on Friday nights and was steady in its 10 p.m. ET slot despite that usually being a death slot for most shows. It was a surprise when CBS announced its cancellation, especially since no one was expecting it. Many fans were upset over it, and much of the cast, aside from Selleck, were upset as well.

So when Boston Blue was announced, it was a pleasant surprise. But as of now, Selleck isn’t too sure if Frank will make a return:

Wahlberg previously opened up about Selleck’s possible return, noting that there are ideas floating around. It does sound like Selleck would possibly be open to it, and since he was pretty vocal about wanting to keep playing Frank, it would make sense for him to make a return to the role, no matter how brief. That being said, it also sounds like some time away from the world of Blue Bloods has given him a new perspective on his career, and he doesn’t want to be tied down.

I would love nothing more than to see Frank Reagan back in action and seeing how he’s doing. Of course, he has been name-dropped on a few occasions already, but actually seeing him would be even better. The show is still early in its run, so there is still plenty of time to make it happen. But now that it’s in Selleck’s periphery, I’d much rather it happen sooner than later.

In the meantime, Boston Blue is still pumping out some pretty great episodes with some pretty great appearances. Marisa Ramirez is set to return as Maria Baez once again in an upcoming episode, and it’s only a matter of time before someone else from Blue Bloods makes a return. New episodes of Boston Blue air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, streaming the next day with a Paramount+ subscription.

Amid the 2025 TV schedule, the Blue Bloods universe is continuing with a new spinoff series, Boston Blue. The show follows Donnie Wahlberg’s Detective Danny Reagan in the titular city as he takes a job with the Boston PD, while his son Sean is a rookie cop. While the parent ended in December 2024, Boston Blue hasn’t quite made it so clear as to how much time has passed between then Now, however, one of the showrunners is providing thoughts.

Even though it’s not directly stated in Boston Blue just how long it’s been since the events of the Blue Bloods series finale, it's arguably easy to assume it’s been quite some time. One of the biggest things that happened at the end of BB was Danny and Baez finally getting together, and they are still very much an item in Boston, as Marisa Ramirez has already appeared a couple of times. Co-showrunner Brandon Margolis told Soaps.com their relationship is an indicator of how much time has passed, and it’s not nearly as much as people may think:

Continuity is definitely important to fans, so it's great when producers manage to provide some clarity on that. It's cool that the Regan/Baez romance serves as the indicator of time when it comes to the links between the shows set in the Blue Bloods universe. As for the romance itself, Margolis also said:

Considering how long fans waited for Danny and Baez to get together, skipping through major milestones in their relationship, such as them officially moving in together, would be harsh. However, having some time pass not only to account for their relationship moving forward but also to show that Sean went through the academy and is now a rookie cop makes it easier to match the timeline from the Blue Bloods finale. So it all makes sense.

Another way Boston Blue has indicated the time jump from the Blue Bloods finale is through Sean. As mentioned, Danny’s youngest, played by Andrew Terraciano on all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods, is now played by Mika Amonsen. Brandon Margolis previously shared that they wanted an actor who resembled the character “that we watched grow up,” but he’s made some life changes. He and co-showrunner Brandon Sonnier felt it was a better way to join the story in progress.

Since a lot of shows are told in real time, when able, it’s not surprising that this was the route the Boston Blue team took. Whether or not the series will ever actually reveal how long it’s been is unknown, but at least fans know for sure that at least a year has passed, which isn’t surprising since Sean is fresh out of the academy and a rookie cop when the spinoff premieres.

Meanwhile, Boston Blue has proven its worth only a few episodes in. Even though the family dinners are different, there is still a lot of love and tradition flowing from the show. I'm excited to see how the season continues, and new episodes air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, streaming the next day with a Paramount+ subscription.

Spoilers for the third episode of Boston Blue are ahead! You can stream the series with a Paramount+ subscription and catch new episodes on CBS every Friday at 10 p.m. ET.

The premiere of Boston Blue on the 2025 TV schedule marked a fresh start for Danny and Sean Reagan as they moved from New York to Boston. However, this Blue Bloods spinoff still has deep ties to the original show, and we’ve seen that in spades, specifically through Donnie Wahlberg’s character’s relationship with Maria Baez. Now that we know they’re staying together, I have questions about how they’ll do that and how that will impact Marisa Ramirez’s future on this new series.

Baez Showed Up At The End Of Episode 3, Making It Clear To Me That She And Danny Are Committed To Long-Distance

As Boston Blue picked up after Blue Bloods’ series finale, Marisa Ramirez’s Maria Baez was immediately brought back. In fact, the first time we saw Danny, he was with her as he got a call in the middle of the night about Sean getting injured in Boston. That led Wahlberg’s character to Boston, and now he’s staying there while his partner still lives in New York.

However, over the three episodes we’ve seen so far, it’s clear that he and Baez are going to try and make this relationship work.

Episode 3 gave us a sweet glimpse of that, too, as Ramirez’s character showed up at Danny’s office and they shared a nice interaction right before the episode ended with them kissing in the elevator. So, right now, all is good between them.

Long distance is no joke, though, and while New York and Boston aren’t that far away, it will be a challenge to maintain a romance when the two live hours apart. Therefore, that leaves me with a question about the future of this relationship and how it could impact Ramirez’s role on the Blue Bloods’ spinoff in the long run.

Will Marisa Ramirez Ever Become A Regular On Boston Blue?

As of right now, Marisa Ramirez isn’t a regular on Boston Blue; she’s a guest star. And as we’ve seen, Baez and Danny are doing long distance. To quote the actress herself, that alone is something to “always worry” about. So, yeah, I’m concerned about this couple’s chances of staying together.

For them to actually make it, I feel like Baez will have to move to Boston, since we know Danny probably won’t be returning to New York anytime soon (or maybe ever, considering the name of this new show). Therefore, I think it would make the most sense for Ramirez to become a regular or at least a major recurring guest star in the cast.

Personally, I hope this happens. I’d love to see these two work out, and it seems like Ramirez has similar thoughts as she posted this sweet image on Instagram the same day Episode 3 premiered:

Obviously, Baez has a big life in New York and can’t just pick up and leave. However, considering Boston Blue is all about Danny moving and staying in a totally new city, for him and his partner to work out, I fear she’ll have to move eventually, because long distance can’t last forever.

For now, though, they’re making it work, and you can continue to see how they deal with the distance as Boston Blue keeps airing new episodes on CBS every Friday at 10 p.m. ET.

Boston Blue is finally airing as part of the 2025 TV schedule, keeping the Blue Bloods universe alive after that series ended in 2024 after 14 seasons. Donnie Wahlberg reprises his role as Detective Danny Reagan, and there have already been some other fun cameos. Bridget Moynahan returned as Erin Reagan in the premiere, as previously announced, and Marisa Ramirez made a surprise cameo as Maria Baez. Yet would Tom Selleck ever appear on the show? Well, Wahlberg is weighing on whether Frank Reagan might show up.

When Blue Bloods was canceled, Selleck was very vocal about wanting to keep the show running and even proposed a way to keep it going. Despite championing for a BB return, Selleck's on-screen son nabbed the spinoff instead. It was subsequently alleged that Selleck wasn't happy when the offshoot was announced, but Wahlberg told Parade that he’s been in touch with Selleck:

Considering Boston and New York are about four hours away from each other, the notion of Frank or another Reagan family member traveling to the former isn't crazy. If Erin could make the trip to be there to support her brother and her nephew, Frank could surely do the same or vice versa. Most of Danny’s family is still in New York, so it would also make sense for him to take a drive to the Big Apple, but it sounds like the logistics still need to be worked out from a behind-the-scenes standpoint.

Since Selleck didn’t want Blue Bloods to end, I wouldn't be surprised if he were eager to reprise his role as Frank. Of course, there's the matter of how and when. Because Frank is still the NY police commissioner and, given his duties, it could take a major event would have to draw him to Beantown. Of course, it could also be established within the narrative that the hard working public servant is simply taking time off to visit his family in Boston.

Only a few episodes of Boston Blue have aired so far, meaning there is still plenty of time to bring on more Reagans as the season progresses. As a Blue Bloods fan, I'd love to see more OG characters pop in but only if it makes sense. Still, one of these days, it would be great to see an old-fashioned Reagan family dinner again.

While it remains unclear if or when Tom Selleck will play Frank Reagan again, I'm confident that the writers and producers can come up with a storyline to make it happen. In the meantime, stream all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods with a Paramount+ subscription. Also, new episodes of Boston Blue air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, and they're also streamable on the aforementioned streaming platform.

Blue Bloods may have ended in 2024, but the universe is still very much alive thanks to Boston Blue, which is now airing on the 2025 TV schedule. After fans were hoping that Blue Bloods would make a comeback, and maybe even pull a S.W.A.T. and get another season, CBS ordered Boston Blue to series just a few months after the series finale. While it is still a bummer that Blue Bloods ended even despite the spinoff, getting 14 seasons is impressive, and one of Donnie Wahlberg's new co-stars has a suggestion as to why that is.

Throughout its 14-season run, Blue Bloods remained steady on Friday nights at 10 p.m. ET, and despite some seeing that as a death slot, it worked wonders for the show. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have run for 14 seasons and gotten a spinoff. Now the show lives on with Boston Blue, and although the family dinners are different, it still has that same heart Blue Bloods had. Sonequa Martin-Green, who plays Danny’s new partner Detective Lena Silver, spoke to Deadline about the show’s legacy, and I can’t say I disagree with her:

Blue Bloods is entertaining and filled with action and emotions, and it’s always interesting seeing different aspects of the police department or the district attorney’s office. But on top of the cop storylines, at the heart of the series is the family aspect, and it’s something that’s been said time and time again. Tom Selleck previously shared his take on why Blue Bloods has been successful for so long, crediting the character-driven storytelling. And Martin-Green seems to agree with that, and more, as she said:

Of course, there are a lot of procedurals on television, but the big family of Blue Bloods is unique. The Reagan family dinners, for example, were a staple on the series for every single episode, and it was only the right way to end it. It's already been nice seeing some similarities between the two shows, and knowing that family, faith, and tradition will continue for Boston Blue is pretty great.

Even though it will be hard for Boston Blue to match Blue Bloods’ success, just one episode in, and it’s doing pretty well. The series had a surprise cameo with Marisa Ramirez as Maria Baez, and Bridget Moynahan reprised her role as Erin Reagan. And even though there is a new Sean Reagan, played by Mika Amonsen, he’s doing a great job.

There will be much to look forward to in new episodes of Boston Blue, airing on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. All 14 seasons of Blue Bloods are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription, so fans can reunite with the Reagans whenever they want.

Spoilers ahead for the series premiere of Boston Blue. You can stream it now with a Paramount+ subscription.

The Blue Bloods universe is back in action following the premiere of Boston Blue on the 2025 TV schedule. The show is led by Donnie Wahlberg as his beloved character, Danny Reagan, goes to Boston to help his son, Sean. However, while Wahlberg is back, Andrew Terraciano is not. Instead, Mika Amonsen has taken up the Sean Reagan mantle, and fans were shocked after the news dropped. So why was he recast?

Terraciano had portrayed Danny’s youngest since the first season of Blue Bloods, acting alongside his brother Tony Terraciano, who played Sean’s big brother, Jack. So there was certainly some confusion over the recasting for Boston Blue. And even though Amonsen certainly fits the bill even after just one episode, there’s still the question of why he took over the role in the first place.

So, co-creator Brandon Margolis told TV Insider the reasoning behind it and what he and co-creator Brandon Sonnier were thinking, and it makes sense. He said:

It’s unknown how much time has passed between the series finale of Blue Bloods and the beginning of Boston Blue. However, considering the fact that Sean has gone through the Academy and is pretty settled in Boston, it makes sense that he looks different.

With all that being said, while I still miss the OG Sean actor, I am excited to see how this new Sean does. And once he gets out of the hospital, it should be entertaining to see how he does as a rookie.

While Mika Amonsen took over the role of an established character in the premiere, the first episode also saw two familiar Blue Bloods faces return alongside Donnie Wahlberg. It was previously announced that Bridget Moynahan would be back as Erin Reagan in the series premiere. Then, when the episode came out, fans were treated to a surprise cameo by Marisa Ramirez, who reprised her role as Maria Baez, confirming that she and Danny are still together following the finale. Although it was a nice surprise, Ramirez warned that we should be worried about their long-distance relationship, even though New York and Boston aren’t too far away from each other.

It's unknown if there will be other recastings or reprisals down the line as Boston Blue continues, but fans do have 14 seasons’ worth of Andrew Terraciano as Sean Reagan. Plus, after only one episode of Boston Blue, Mika Amonsen has been proving why he was cast, and it will be fun to see how he makes the role his own.

To see all that happen, new episodes of Boston Blue air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, and you can stream the series and Blue Bloods on Paramount+.

Spoilers lie ahead for the series premiere of Boston Blue, which is streaming now with a Paramount+ subscription.

The Blue Bloods universe expansion series Boston Blue premiered on CBS last week as part of the 2025 TV schedule, and fans were once again reunited with Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan. The episode saw him heading to Boston after his son, Sean, was seriously injured, and later working the case with Boston PD Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green). On top of Bridget Moynahan’s already-announced return as Erin Reagan, the premiere also brought back Marisa Ramirez’s Maria Baez. And Ramirez has since shared a concerning comment about Baez and Danny.

Considering Danny and Baez’s blossoming relationship on Blue Bloods and their couple status being confirmed in the series finale, I hope we'd get to see that romance in full force. So, like many fans, I was happy to see the two together briefly on Boston Blue but, as per usual for these two, their relationship may not be so easy. Ramirez told Us Weekly that while she was “honored” to be a surprise guest star, things might get complicated with the two detectives:

New York and Boston are just over 200 miles apart, which doesn’t seem so bad from a distance standpoint. However, with both Danny and Baez working and dealing with their own business, it could indeed get hard for them to maintain time for each other. Of course, long distance is certainly better than the alternative, as Ramirez pointed out that the franchise could have broken up Danny and Baez before we even really saw them as a couple.

The actress also acknowledged how the writers' desire to bring Baez and Danny's relationship into Boston Blue was “sweet and generous and such a treat for all of the Blue Bloods fans” who were left hanging after the series finale. So, when Danny got the call about Sean while he and Baez were enjoying some private time, it was definitely a fun surprise.

As for her future on Boston Blue, Marisa Ramirez revealed that Baez and her daughter Elena could move to Boston “no problem,” although she’s unsure what will actually happen. At the very least, she’s “not closing any doors” on further appearances just yet:

That being said, Ramirez also said it’s “not fun” watching a happy couple and that it’s more fun to watch “turmoil in relationships.” With that, it’s hard to predict how Danny and Baez’s relationship will continue on-screen and off-screen. Since they only got together in the series finale of Blue Bloods, it would be harsh to jeopardize that relationship now on the spinoff series. I’m still worried about what this means, but I'm also more excited to see what’s in store. New episodes of Boston Blue air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

Danny Reagan is moving to Boston when the Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, premieres on the 2025 TV schedule, and personally, I can’t wait to see how Donnie Wahlberg’s character does in this new city. However, before it was decided that the beloved Blue Bloods character was going to move up to Massachusetts following the cancellation of the flagship series, they were thinking about sending him to Texas. Now, the actor who plays the Reagan is opening up about that idea and why, in the end, Danny got sent to Boston instead.

CinemaBlend had the opportunity to attend a screening of Boston Blue’s premiere and a Q&A with Donnie Wahlberg and the actress playing his new partner, Sonequa Martin-Green. During it, the Blue Bloods alum was asked about a potential spinoff that was floated before this new show came along, which would have seen Danny move to Texas.

In response, Wahlberg explained that that was an idea that was talked about, especially since he had so much fun playing with Lyle Lovett’s character, Waylon Gates, on the flagship show. Overall, he was excited by the idea of seeing Danny in a new environment, like the Lone Star State, as he explained:

Of course, it’s not out of Wahlberg’s comfort zone; he’s from Boston. However, Danny is a New Yorker, and any move is big for him.

Anyway, Wahlberg continued to explain that as the Texas idea was forming, what would become the spinoff that is about to premiere was being worked out, too. To that point, he recalled that Boston Blue’s showrunners, Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier, were working out this show with Jerry Bruckheimer. He said they were talking about moving a Blue Bloods character up to Boston and introducing a new law enforcement family, and eventually they came to a revelation, as the Danny actor explained:

However, Wahlberg didn’t think this spinoff would happen so soon. He didn’t think Blue Bloods would get canceled. Overall, the cast was not pleased about this cancellation. But, the show ended last season, and now it’s time to move forward, as the actor explained:

That key difference comes by way of Mika Amonsen’s character, Sean. Danny’s son will also play a huge role in Boston Blue, and Wahlberg noted that their relationship was one of the key reasons why seeing his character in a new city would be so great. He said:

Donnie Wahlberg finished his explanation by saying this familial tie makes Boston Blue click. That’s because, along with Danny getting a new partner and us being introduced to a new family, it will also highlight a new dynamic between him and his son.

So, in the end, I’m happy Danny moved to Boston instead of Texas, and you better believe I’ll be tuning into Boston Blue on CBS this Friday at 10 p.m. ET (you can also stream it the next day with a Paramount+ subscription) to see how this new chapter in Danny Reagan’s life begins.

Donnie Wahlberg has been jazzed about Blue Bloods getting a spinoff on the 2025 TV schedule for months, even more so given the show is taking fans to his real-life hometown of Boston to share a brand new story. While Wahlberg will be a unifying thread on the new show, he recently revealed Boston Blue will have other ties to the original series. In fact, he revealed ahead of the the premiere the three tenets the new series needs to tie to the old: “You need faith, family and tradition.”

But what else does the show need? Some good, old-fashioned family dinners. Of course!

How Boston Blue’s Family Dinner Scenes Will Be Different Than The Ones Fans Have Seen In The Past

We’ve known for a bit the Reagan character will be moving to Boston to be closer to his son (Mika Amonsen in the new series), and while in the new city he will start working with new partner Lena Silver (played by Sonequa Martin-Green). Meanwhile, Donnie Wahlberg has been "playing tour guide" like crazy for his new co-stars, and will bond more onscreen via new family dinner scenes. This time around, it won’t be the Catholic dinners Danny Reagan will be used to.

In fact, the Silvers are Jewish, and early on Danny will attend Shabbat. Speaking to Deadline, the actor opened up about the new twist on the family dinner scene, and how he navigated that.

Still, it may be a new family, a new table, and a new attitude for Danny, but I’d be willing to bet some of the secrets of the Blue family dinner scenes will remain the same. One of my favorite details is how they don’t use real silverware, so there’s no unnecessary clunking on the plates during the scenes. With a new show, they’ll probably have some tips and tricks up their sleeves, as well.

Sonequa Martin-Green had mentioned it took real “courage” to make such a big change to what fans of the original series love and are used to, but she believes it worked out great.

Speaking of courage, I do know Donnie Wahlberg famously is one of the only actors to have eaten during Blue Bloods’ infamous dinner scenes. Will he be continuing the tradition in the new show? Will his co-stars join him? I can’t wait to find out. Boston Blue officially premieres on CBS’ Friday night fall schedule on October 17th at 10 p.m. ET.

The Blue Bloods universe is staying alive thanks to the upcoming spinoff, Boston Blue, premiering next month on the 2025 TV schedule. The new series will follow Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan to the capital of Massachusetts as he gets a job with the Boston PD. With a new job comes a new partner, meaning the adventures of Danny and Maria are done. So, I’ve been wondering how he will get along with his new partner, and now Wahlberg is sharing his take.

Blue Bloods fans have seen Danny acclimate to a new partner before, after Jennifer Esposito’s Jackie Curatola left ahead of the fourth season. Marisa Ramirez’s Maria Baez was brought in, and it didn’t take long for them to find their rhythm and for fans to start shipping them. With Danny with another new partner and in a new city, it’s hard to predict how things will go. However, Wahlberg told TV Insider what exactly brings Danny and Sonequa Martin-Green’s Lena Silver together and how they’re able to bond over their similar situations:

What that case is, obviously, is unknown, but it sounds like Danny will be just the right person to help. Additionally, since Danny and Lena come from similar family backgrounds, it will be exciting to see how that brings them closer together. It will be hard to have a partnership on the same wavelength as Danny and Maria; however, Danny and Lena already seem like they’re a match made in heaven. Plus, this Reagan having a partner who knows what it’s like to come from a law enforcement family will be nice.

While the Reagans consist of police commissioners, a police sergeant, a detective, and a D.A., the Silvers consist of a D.A., a detective, a police superintendent, a rookie cop, and a Baptist pastor. So, Danny and Lena will definitely have a lot to talk about. Really, they already seem to be the perfect partners, and I can’t wait to see them in action.

Filming for Boston Blue kicked off over the summer, and the excitement has only been getting bigger since then. Between getting more details about the show and hearing Wahlberg talk about being a tour guide while they’ve been briefly shooting in Boston, I’m as excited as ever for Boston Blue. Plus, Bridget Moynahan is making an appearance in the series premiere, which adds another level of enthusiasm to this.

Fans won’t have to wait too much longer to see Danny and Lena’s partnership. Boston Blue premieres on Friday, October 17 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, and you can stream it the next day with a Paramount+ subscription. Even though it probably won’t match the energy that Blue Bloods had, it will still very likely be a show you won’t want to miss, and I’m looking forward to the universe continuing.

Blue Bloods may have ended back in late 2024 with one last Reagan family dinner, but that doesn’t mean the fall 2025 TV schedule will be devoid of Reagans. The upcoming CBS premiere of Boston Blue takes Danny to Boston for a new job, new partner, and new city far from the life he’d built for himself in New York City. It remains to be seen how Danny will adjust to life in Boston with only his son Sean as a familiar face, but it’s safe to say that star Donnie Wahlberg is very excited to be back in his hometown to film.

Wahlberg had already admitted that the “only tricky part” of filming Boston Blue in his hometown is having to play Danny as a New York fan, but he also shared that he’s “finally getting [his] dream of doing a TV series in Boston.” Considering that he was wearing a huge smile and literally standing in Fenway Park when sharing those sentiments with Intentional Talk, it’s not hard to believe him! He has also posted a countdown on Instagram of weeks until the premiere of Boston Blue, and I don’t think he could be any clearer about living his dream in Massachusetts. Take a look:

Did Donnie Wahlberg say anything bad about New York in the video? Of course not, but I think his expression while wearing a Red Sox jersey in Fenway Park says plenty about how happy he is to be back in Beantown without needing to speak the words. Plus, the Boston half of the clip definitely got the more exciting part of Mase’s “Welcome Back.” While the star may not have hated NYC, he’s clearly enjoying his time back in Boston to film.

Plus, in the same interview in which he shared how doing a TV series in Boston is his “dream,” he talked about “playing tour guide like crazy” to his new costars, and he definitely didn’t sound mad about it! The majority of the cast was new for Donnie Wahlberg when he went into Boston Blue, with even Sean Reagan recast from Andrew Terraciano on Blue Bloods to Pachinko vet Mika Amonsen. Bridget Moynahan will guest star as Erin Reagan in the premiere, however, and the first looks from CBS reveal brother and sister hanging out with his new partner’s family.

And fans of Star Trek: Discovery (available streaming now with a Paramount+ subscription) will certainly recognize the actress playing Danny’s new partner in Boston, with Sonequa Martin-Green playing Detective Lena Silver opposite Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan. The first look photos show the two costars racing through iconic Boston locations (including a graveyard). The rest of the cast is filled out by district attorney Mae Silver (Gloria Reuben), Boston P.D. detective Lena Silver, police superintendent Sarah Silver (Maggie Lawson), rookie cop Jonah Silver (Marcus Scribner), and renowned Baptist pastor Reverend Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson).

If you’re even a fraction as excited as Donnie Wahlberg seems to be for Boston Blue, you’ll want to tune in to the series premiere on Friday, October 17 at 10 p.m. ET, following the series premiere of Sheriff Country at 9 p.m. ET and Season 4 premiere of Fire Country Season 4 at 8 p.m. ET, all on CBS. The Boston-set spinoff has inherited Blue Bloods’ former time slot. If you want to revisit Danny’s earlier days in action while surrounded by family, you can check out Blue Bloods streaming on Paramount+.

Donnie Wahlberg will soon be back in primetime on CBS in the 2025 TV schedule, but not for another season of Blue Bloods in New York City. He reprises his role as Danny Reagan for Boston Blue, a Blue Bloods spinoff with an almost entirely new cast and set in – where else? – Boston. The switch in locales hasn't been tough on the actor, as he grew up in that bustling area of Massachusetts, and he took it upon himself to play tour guide for some of his new costars in the city.

While the actor admitted that it's "tricky" to play a New Yorker as a native Bostonian back in his hometown, he definitely proved that he hasn't lost touch with his roots while chatting about the Red Sox on Intentional Talk. Wearing a Red Sox jersey after gushing about getting to film in Fenway Park, Donnie Wahlberg went on to share how he's helped some of the Boston Blue stars in getting to know the city:

Wahlberg didn't name which costars he took to the North End, but I'm guessing they were Marcus Scribner, the 25-year-old actor playing the brother of Sonequa Martin-Green's Lena Silver, and Mika Amonsen, who plays Danny's son Sean. When Sean was last seen in Blue Bloods, he was in his early 20s, so I'd bet that his actor was out on the town with Donnie Wahlberg. (Sean Reagan was played by Andrew Terraciano on Blue Bloods, with Amonsen joining Boston Blue in a recasting.)

I can imagine that any cast members of Boston Blue probably will have an easier time checking out restaurants and bar-hopping in what remains of the summer before the Blue Bloods arrives in primetime in mid-October. If the spinoff wins the kind of loyal viewers that Blue Bloods earned over the years, then a lot of people may be watching them on Friday nights. Incognito nights out might get a lot harder!

Of course, other cast members of Boston Blue are already quite recognizable. As Detective Lena Silver, Sonequa Martin-Green is fresh off of five seasons of Star Trek: Discovery, which is available streaming now with a Paramount+ subscription, and was already recognizable before Trek thanks to her role as Sasha on The Walking Dead. Ernie Hudson is of course an icon from Ghostbusters, and plays a pastor who is also Lena's grandfather on Boston Blue.

Playing Lena's stepsister Sarah, Maggie Lawson comes to Boston Blue as a main cast member from Psych. Gloria Reuben, whose character of Mae Silver is the district attorney of Boston as well as Lena's mom, appeared in Blue Bloods twice, although as a different character than she plays in the new spinoff. And fear not, Blue Bloods fans, because another familiar face from the original show is slated to appear. Bridget Moynahan will guest star as Erin Reagan.

Boston Blue arrives in primetime on Friday, October 17 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, inheriting Blue Bloods' longtime time slot. That will be a big night on CBS, with Fire Country Season 4 premiering at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the series premiere of Sheriff Country at 9 p.m. ET.

Blue Bloods' cancellation was a real bummer, and it was something that no one in the cast wanted to happen. However, the Reagan family’s story gets to continue with Donnie Wahlberg’s spinoff Boston Blue, thankfully. Now, the lead actor is opening up about the struggle of making TV right now, the changes at CBS, and what they’re doing to hopefully find success with this new series.

The crew of Boston Blue has been hard at work this summer crafting its first season. The same is true for a bunch of network shows preparing for their premieres on the 2025 TV schedule. However, there are only a few who are working on their freshman seasons, as Wahlberg explained on Billy & Lisa in the Morning:

Technically, Wahlberg’s comment isn’t fully correct. On CBS’s 2025-2026 lineup, DMV, CIA and Sheriff Country are all scripted shows that will start their first seasons in the fall, like Boston Blue, with the Yellowstone spinoff Y: Marshals coming early next year. However, I see his point, as the network also has a dozen returning scripted shows – with Ghosts even getting a two-season pickup.

This led the actor into a discussion about how they’re filming Boston Blue and the challenges that come with it. It sadly costs too much to film it all on location, so they have to shoot a lot of it in Canada, which has become the standard for many shows, including CBS programs like Ghosts, Fire Country and Sheriff Country, for example.

Explaining why they have to do that, the Blue Bloods actor said:

However, despite the financial struggles the industry is facing at the moment, Wahlberg was still able to film some of Boston Blue in Boston.

He explained that he fought for that too, especially since he’s from there; it was important that they depicted the city accurately. He said:

Overall, the long-term goal is to eventually move the full production to Massachusetts. And between Blue Bloods being fully filmed in and around New York City (where it took place) and Boston being the actor’s hometown, his desire to go there full-time for his spinoff makes perfect sense.

So, while shooting the exteriors there is nice, that’s not the dream, as the Danny Reagan actor said:

As I mentioned, his “dream of all dreams” is to move the show to its titular city full-time. However, for now, they’re working to compromise and make it work, because, as the actor stated, making TV is hard.

Hopefully, though, they can fulfill this goal of filming Boston Blue in Boston fully, and the series can have a long life like its predecessor (just without the cancellation). To help it do just that, be sure to tune into the Blue Bloods spinoff on CBS on Friday, October 17 at 10 p.m. ET or stream it the next day with a Paramount+ subscription.

The 2025 TV schedule is all set to bring a familiar face back to the small screen, but in an entirely new environment for fans, as Donnie Wahlberg returns to his long-time role as Danny Reagan on Boston Blue, roughly a year after the final season of Blue Bloods debuted. The New Kids on the Block singer has admitted to having some conflicting feelings about carrying on the Reagan legacy without his former castmates, but now that he’s several weeks into filming the spinoff, he’s opened up about a “tricky” part of the new show that does seem totally annoying.

What Did Donnie Wahlberg Say Is The Tricky Part Of Filming Boston Blue?

Though hopes were high for the possibility that Blue Bloods could’ve been saved from its November 2023 cancelation (with star Tom Selleck, specifically, having thought that a move to streaming would be the obvious answer), late 2024 still brought about the series finale, and what will likely be the last on-screen Reagan family dinner for quite some time.

Donnie Wahlberg began filming his Boston Blue spinoff with new co-star and Star Trek: Discovery alum Sonequa Martin-Green this summer, and while speaking about the joys of filming in his hometown of Boston with MLB Network’s Intentional Talk, he also revealed a “tricky” aspect I wouldn’t have thought of:

Alright, I am not a sports person, but I do understand that the people who are diehard baseball/football/hockey/etc. fans are REALLY FANS. If you’re serious about sports, once you have your teams, that tends to be it, and those are your teams for life. This means that while The Sixth Sense actor can technically enjoy working in his hometown for the foreseeable future, he won’t be able to revel in his Red Sox fandom on the drama, because Danny (gasp!) is only a fan of New York teams. Wahlberg continued:

Wow. I tell you, this sports fandom really goes deep with some folks, doesn’t it? Well, we’ll all be able to see how Danny deals with his relocation (and hopefully get the reason for it) when Boston Blue debuts in what was the Blue Bloods timeslot, on October 17.

Blue Bloods came to a conclusion back in 2024 after fourteen seasons, nearly 300 episodes, and plenty of comments from star Tom Selleck about not wanting it to end. The TV icon's pitch for a Season 15 didn't lead to a renewal, but another Reagan is getting his own show. Danny Reagan, played by Donnie Wahlberg, is relocating from New York City to star in Boston Blue, set to premiere on CBS later in the 2025 TV schedule in Blue Bloods' old time slot. So, why a spinoff and not Season 15? Wahlberg weighed in with an unexpected answer.

Boston Blue will take Danny Reagan away from the NYC-based Reagan family dinners of Blue Bloods to join Boston P.D. His new partner will be Lena Silvers, played by Sonequa Martin-Green in her first series regular role since Star Trek: Discovery ended on Paramount+ last year. These will be very different circumstances from those fans watched Danny in for nearly a decade and a half on Blue Bloods (and continue to stream via Paramount+ subscription if the recent numbers are any indication).

Somewhat surprisingly, Wahlberg candidly answered a fan in Boston Blue's Instagram comments when asked why CBS didn't "just continue with BB?!?" He said:

Apparently, the desire to continue Blue Bloods was there behind the scenes, but the CBS stars just didn't align for the drama to continue in Season 15 on Friday nights. Boston Blue isn't going to feel like a total change from the original series, though, with Wahlberg's longtime costar Bridget Moynahan reprising her role as Erin Reagan for the spinoff's premiere.

Wahlberg himself also noted that New York and Boston are geographically pretty close, so even if fans don't always see it on screen on Boston Blue, it stands to reason that Reagans may have frequent off-screen reunions. That may depend on the circumstances of Danny's departure, though!

Viewers may not want to count on seeing Tom Selleck back as Frank Reagan, though, if there's truth to the rumors that the. Magnum P.I. vet was furious about the spinoff happening instead of Season 15. Elsewhere in the Instagram comments, Donnie Wahlberg also answered a "so confused" fan who wanted to know why CBS cancelled Blue Bloods if they're "going to have essentially the same plot line!?" He responded:

"Family is forever" is a lovely sentiment, but will it feel true for Blue Bloods fans when Boston Blue premieres without the majority of the Reagan family? Only time will tell, and the months are counting down until the first episode.

Boston Blue arrives on CBS on October 17 to close out the network's new Friday night lineup, comprised of Fire Country Season 4 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by new spinoff Sheriff Country at 9 p.m. ET, and then Donnie Wahlberg's series at 10 p.m. ET. In the meantime, you can always revisit the highs and lows of Blue Bloods streaming on Paramount+.

Blue Bloods finished its 14-season run in 2024, but the franchise isn't finished just yet. The IP will live on through the new spinoff, Boston Blue, which is heading to CBS this fall amid the 2025 TV schedule. The series will follow Donnie Wahlberg’s Detective Danny Reagan in Boston, with a new partner. While the prospective of the spinoff is somewhat exciting, the fact that the parent show is still dominating with viewers is making me bummed that the procedural isn’t continuing.

It was in December 2024 that Blue Bloods came to an end and, to some, the decision to cancel the show was somewhat surprising. Aside from the show arguably being one of the Eye Network's signature series, it was also still performing well in the Friday night slot, which can be considered a “death sentence” for a show. The series finale brought in some truly big numbers and, overall, BB was the fifth highest-rated scripted series on CBS for the 2024-25 season, proving again that the cancellation was a mistake.

Now, even months after the finale aired, the show is still raking in impressive numbers. Per FlixPatrol, Blue Bloods is #7 on Paramount+ in TV shows. On top of that, the series frequently appears in the Top 10, and it’s sometimes even higher up the list. We're not privy to specific numbers, of course, but the show's consistent presence within the Top 10 would seem to indicate that there's still a sizable number of people watching the series.

The information above is all the more reason to wonder why the show was even canceled in the first place. Additionally, that choice becomes even more of a head-scratcher when considering that CBS' spinoff greenlight suggests execs still think the franchise is viable.

Boston Blue will mark a major shift for the franchise, as Donnie Wahlberg is the only franchise OG who's part of the main cast. Frank Reagan actor Tom Selleck also voiced his frustration over the cancellation as did some other cast members. It’s hard to say how the majority of fans currently feel about Wahlberg's upcoming offshoot. I'd be lying if I said I'm not happy about the franchise continuing yet, with a new setting and characters, I still have reservations about the spinoff.

Nevertheless, the Blue Bloods sequel series will still feature at least two other members of the Reagan family, though. Danny will be joined in Boston by his youngest son, Sean, who will now played by Mika Amonsen instead of Andrew Terraciano. Additionally, franchise OG Bridget Moynahan is reprising her role as Danny’s sister, Erin, in the premiere episode and will return later in the season to direct. That's a comforting thought, but I'm still eager for more familiar faces to appear.

I'm wondering if Boston Blue’s premiere will help but more eyes on Blue Bloods within the streaming realm. It's certainly possible, and you best believe I'll be keeping my eye on the OG show's streaming performance once its spinoff drops. Here's hoping that the new show manages to serve as a worthy successor. In the meantime, those who want to check out Blue Bloods should grab a Paramount+ subscription, as all 14 seasons are streaming on the service.

The highly anticipated Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, is coming to the 2025 TV schedule this fall on CBS, and the excitement is through the roof. The new show will see Donnie Wahlberg reprising his beloved role as Detective Danny Reagan as he takes a new job with the Boston PD. I’ve been wondering if other Reagans will be joining him, and the wondering has finally ended. Wahlberg has announced that an original cast member is returning, and I couldn’t be happier.

As filming continues on Boston Blue, Wahlberg took to Instagram on Friday to share a photo from set, but it's not just any photo. He was beside on-screen sister Bridget Moynahan for a very special reason. The New Kids on the Block co-founder revealed that Moynahan will not only be “bringing her incredible directing talents” to Boston Blue, but Erin Reagan will officially be making an appearance and joining her brother for a brief time in Boston:

It is so great to know that Moynahan will be appearing on Boston Blue, and it makes me want to sing, “Reunited and it feels so good!” because it truly does feel so good.

It’s only been a year since Blue Bloods wrapped filming, but I can only imagine how it feels for Wahlberg and Moynahan to be working together again after what probably feels like forever. Blue Bloods ran for 14 seasons. The Reagan family was not only a family on-screen but off as well, and it gives me hope that she won’t be the only one coming aboard Boston Blue.

Of course, details surrounding her appearance haven’t been revealed, so it’s hard to tell what exactly will bring Erin to Boston. Maybe she just wanted to pay her brother a visit, and maybe give him an update about her and Jack following the events of the series finale. Whatever the case may be, it will be exciting to see Moynahan and Wahlberg together again. If only their brother Jamie could join them…

That being said, while Moynahan will be the first original cast member returning aside from Wahlberg, Erin is not the first Reagan to be returning after Danny. It was previously reported that Danny’s youngest son, Sean, will indeed be coming to Boston with his father, only he won’t be played by Andrew Terraciano. Mika Amonsen is taking over the role as Sean takes a job as a Boston PD patrolman. Whether or not fans will be seeing big brother Jack, played by Terraciano’s real-life brother Tony Terraciano, is unknown.

Details surrounding Bridget Moynahan’s appearance and the episode she’s directing should be released in the coming months, but now, fans have something else to look forward to when it comes to Boston Blue. The new series premieres on CBS on Friday, October 17 at 10 p.m. ET. In the meantime, all episodes of Blue Bloods are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription.

Blue Bloods may have ended after 14 seasons in late 2024, but the franchise isn’t done just yet. At this point, it’s public knowledge that Donnie Wahlberg is reprising his role as Danny Reagan for a spinoff series, Boston Blue, which is set to air this fall amid the 2025 TV schedule. Wahlberg seems to be pumped about the new show, as he’s expressed enthusiasm when discussing the project. Now, the reality that a sequel series is really setting in for me due to Wahlberg sharing a behind-the-scenes photo.

The fall TV season will begin before we know it, so it makes sense that Boston Blue is now in production. Donnie Wahlberg shared an update on the crew’s progress, as he shared a photo from the table read to his Instagram stories. The snapshot not only shows a place card, which designates Wahlberg’s role as Danny, but it also shows a brief part of the script for the show’s pilot episode. Take a look for yourself:

It’s one thing to hear that a Blue Bloods spinoff is in the works, but it’s a whole other thing to actually see that progress is being made. Sure, this is just a small tease, and it represents a non-grandiose part of the production. However, this really does make the prospect of the show hitting the small screen feel all the more real for me. I only wish I could’ve been a fly on the wall as that read-through was playing out.

Considering that a table read has been held, it’s likely that cameras will start rolling very soon. That prospect already has me wondering what kind of behind-the-scenes content that Donnie Wahlberg or any of his co-stars might opt to share next. I’m exactly sure what Wahlberg and co. will actually be able to post about once they begin shooting the show. However, I’d be surprised if none of the members of the ensemble opted to drop any kind of non-spoilery tidbits to whet fans’ appetites for what’s to come.

As previously alluded to, Donnie Wahlberg hasn’t tried to hide just how excited he is for his new show. Following the announcement of the spinoff, Wahlberg merely shared a three-word reply, “see you soon,” which I’d imagine was enough to get a portion of fans pumped. Wahlberg also hasn’t held back from discussing how Blue Bloods’ cancellation impacted his feelings about joining a spinoff series. The actor and singer now seems ready to dive into the work, though, as he recently marked what he says will be his “last day off” for a while.

Joining the New Kids on the Block alum on Boston Blue are Sonequa Martin-Green, Maggie Lawson, Gloria Reuben, Marcus Scribner and Ernie Hudson. The series will see Danny Reagan relocating from New York to Massachusetts to take on a job with the Boston Police Department. It’s there that Danny is paired with a new partner, who has ties to a powerful police family not unlike the Reagans. Speaking of Danny’s relatives there’s still the question of whether the franchise’s other OG characters will pop up. While nothing has been confirmed on that front, I’m staying positive that more Reagans will appear.

More immediately, though, I’m just ready to see what Boston Blue has in store when it comes to the fresh elements it’ll bring to this fictional universe. Let’s hope it’s not too long before Donnie Wahlberg sees fit to grace us with yet another sweet BTS tease. In the meantime, grab a Paramount+ subscription and stream all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods now.

Even though Blue Bloods ended after 14 seasons last December, the show's characters are still very much alive, thanks to the new spinoff Boston Blue. Donnie Wahlberg will be reprising his role as Detective Danny Reagan when the drama hits the 2025 TV schedule, surrounded by a brand new cast, but I’ve been wondering about the chances of Tom Selleck and other Reagan family members appearing in the new show, and Wahlberg has some comments about it.

Considering how outspoken Selleck was about Blue Bloods’ cancellation and wanting to continue playing Frank Reagan, it was a surprise that a spinoff was ordered, and it didn’t include him. Of course, it’s still as exciting as ever knowing that the series will continue with Boston Blue and Danny Reagan, but what does this mean for the rest of the family? Wahlberg’s previous comments made me optimistic that the Reagan family dinners will continue, and in a new interview with Parade, he’s making me hopeful that the series finale isn’t the last we’ve see of them:

New York City and Boston are about five hours, give or take, so it could be fairly easy to get a surprise visit from another Reagan. Whether Frank wants to check in on his son and see how he’s doing in his new position, Erin randomly drops in on her brother, Jamie and Eddie visiting with baby Reagan, or maybe they can just appear via a video chat. Even if it’s not for long, it sounds like there are plenty of possibilities for the Reagans to make an appearance, regardless of Selleck's reported feelings toward it.

While not a direct spinoff, Boston Blue is still in the Blue Bloods universe and will likely still feel very much like the original show, even without much of the main cast fans have grown attached to over the last 14 years. Wahlberg knows how much the show means to the fans, and how important it is to them and many others:

Along with Martin-Green, the new cast of Boston Blue also consists of Gloria Reuben, Ernie Hudson, Maggie Lawson, and Marcus Scribner, and likely more to be announced soon. It will be hard to watch a Blue Bloods show without most of the Reagans and without the famed Reagan family dinners, but there is still hope that some of them will be returning, and fans will be getting their family dinners again, albeit for one episode, probably.

More information surrounding Boston Blue and potential guest stars should be announced in the coming months. With the show premiering this fall, it’s only just a matter of time before an actual premiere date is revealed. For now, all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription.

Sometimes, you watch a show like The Wire and later discover that despite being almost universally acclaimed and often considered one of the best–if not the best–shows of all time, it never won an Emmy of any kind. How in the world does that happen? The classic, available to stream on HBO Max, is hardly alone with the dubious distinction of being a great show with no Emmys. This is a list dedicated to shows just like The Wire.

It's worth noting that we're talking about Primetime Emmys here, not Creative Arts Emmys. Some of these shows have won the latter.

Parks And Recreation

For seven seasons, Parks and Recreation made fans laugh on NBC. With an all-star cast that included Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Aubry Plaza, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, and Rob Lowe, the show was one of the top-rated sitcoms of its era. Still, it never managed to win an Emmy, somehow, despite eight nominations.

Chappelle’s Show

Although it only ran on Comedy Central for three seasons, Chappelle’s Show took the world by storm, and you could argue it changed sketch shows forever. There are still countless memes based on the jokes on the show, and people still quote it all the time. It was nominated for two Emmys, but didn't win either.

Better Call Saul

There may not be a show on the list of Emmy snubs that gets its fans fired up about that fact more than fans of Better Call Saul. In six seasons, the critically acclaimed show, which was beloved by fans, was nominated for 30 Emmys, including multiple times for Outstanding Drama, but never won one. It's one of the most egregious examples of a true prestige show that didn't run on HBO on this list.

Star Trek

It's well known that Star Trek wasn't the most popular show when it first aired in the mid-'60s. Still, it's kind of crazy that the groundbreaking show was nominated for 13 Emmys during its brief three-season run, but never won one. Getting shut out for an Emmy certainly hasn't dampened the show's cultural influence or its popularity.

Yellowstone

One of the more recent shows on this list, Yellowstone, wrapped up its very successful run in late 2024 without winning an Emmy. The show has always been somewhat politically divisive, but you can't deny that it's a really great show. During its five-season run, the Kevin Costner-led show was never even nominated for a Primetime Emmy. Costner did win a Golden Globe, though.

Good Times

One of the most groundbreaking sitcoms of all time, Good Times, was probably a little too radical for the Emmys. The show wasn't just funny, it was also heartwarming and poignant. IT still couldn't win an Emmy, and that's not "dy-no-mite!"

Blue Bloods

Tom Selleck is an Emmy winner. He won for Best Lead in a Drama in 1984 for his legendary character Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. He was never even nominated for his equally legendary role as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. In fact, Blue Bloods never won an Emmy of any kind despite 14 great seasons and legions of fans, who are still upset the show was canceled.

Grace And Frankie

Legends Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin starred in Grace and Frankie for seven wonderful seasons that you can watch with a Netflix subscription. Netflix is no stranger to winning Emmys, but this excellent never won one. Both Fonda and Tomlin were nominated multiple times, coming away empty each time. That's okay, they are still two of the greatest of all time.

Enlightened

A decade before Mike White kept the nation in suspense with his White Lotus series on HBO, he created Enlightened, starring Laura Dern. It's a completely unappreciated show that deserved more Emmy love than it ever got.

Veronica Mars

Kristen Bell became a hero to millions when she starred as the detective Veronica Mars in the show of the same name. It's a show that is famous for its die-hard fan support, but that support didn't translate to Emmy Awards, sadly.

My So-Called Life

Of all the shows on this list, My So-Called Life is the easiest to understand why it didn't win an Emmy. Despite being a show that helped launch the careers of stars Claire Danes and Jared Leto, the show only lasted 19 episodes and only really found its fanbase after the show was canceled.

Empire

Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson led an all-star cast in the music industry drama Empire, which despite critical acclaim and running for six seasons, the show was never bestowed with an Emmy. Howard and Henson alone should have more multiple awards, if you ask fans. Henson was nominated twice, at least, but that doesn't make up for not winning any.

The Wire

There is no small contingent of people who will argue that not only was The Wire the best show on TV when it first ran in the early '00s, but it's the best television show of all time. For five seasons, the show suffered from poor ratings, but in the years since, it's found its fanbase and more. In fact, despite all the praise it receives today, it was only ever nominated twice. Clay Davis might have something to say about that.

The Good Place

Kristen Bell and Ted Danson starred in The Good Place. It's a show that struggled to find an audience for reasons that are hard to pinpoint. It's a really funny show, and it was unique in its premise and its humor. That might be why it never managed to win an Emmy, despite certainly being deserving of some.

Narcos

Netflix's Narcos is a fantastic example of a truly great peak-era TV show that somehow got snubbed by the Emmys. There was a lot of competition, sure, but Narcos was a step above many of those shows. Wagner Moura's performance as Pablo Escobar should've won every award there was, and Pedro Pascal was fantastic as well. Maybe the content scared the voters off, or that the show was bilingual, but no matter what, it should have won something.

The Leftovers

HBO dominated prestige TV in the early 2000s with shows like The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Six Feet Under, and The Leftovers. Unlike the previous two, the latter never won an Emmy. It seemed like it would be the next show in line to collect all the Emmys like the other shows on the network, but alas, it wasn't to be, and they were left behind.

The Brady Bunch

Okay, okay, this one is a bit of a stretch to wonder why it never won an Emmy, but come on, who doesn't love The Brady Bunch? Multiple generations have grown up watching the show now, and there isn't a person in America who isn't aware of this classic family sitcom. It's a perfect example of critics and Emmy voters disagreeing with viewers.

The Comeback

Of all the shows that former cast members of Friends have starred in over the years, maybe the most underappreciated is The Comeback starring Lisa Kudrow. It wasn't an immediate hit when it hit HBO in 2005 for 13 episodes, but it proved enduring, and it returned for a second season in 2014. Don't call it a comeback...

Newhart

The '80s classic Newhart, starring Bob Newhart, features one of the greatest finales in television history. It was also nominated for an astounding 25 Emmys. It never won, though. It's almost too ridiculous to believe that a show this good and with this many nominations never won one. Adding insult to injury, Bob Newhart's first hit sitcom, The Bob Newhart Show, never won one, either.

Parenthood

NBC's Parenthood, which was very loosely based on the 1989 movie starring Steve Martin, was a bit of a surprise hit on the Peacock Network. The show, like the movie, had just the right combination of laughs and tear-jerking moments, and it did so successfully for six seasons. Despite having all the ingredients of a multiple Emmy-winning show, it was completely shut out. In fact, it was only nominated for one, and that was a guest star (Josh Ritter).

NCIS

For decades, NCIS ruled the ratings. Despite more than 20 seasons on the air, the show has never won an Emmy. It's one of the most popular shows ever, yet it's only ever been nominated for three Emmys, total. Wild.

Hannibal

Horror shows, like horror movies, often have a difficult time show business' biggest awards, and Hannibal is no exception. Despite being a fantastic (and really scary) show, it never won an Emmy.

Oz

One of the earliest examples of prestige TV is Oz. The show is one of the hardest-hitting, raw shows in TV history, with an amazing cast. It was probably a little ahead of its time, however, as it really never got the accolades it deserved when it was on the air. That includes never winning an Emmy.

Leave It To Beaver

We had to include this one. Leave It To Beaver is a show that basically invented and defined the family sitcom, and yet it never got the appreciation it deserved from the Emmys. The awards were still pretty new when the show was on the air, but it was incredibly popular, yet ignored by the Emmys.

Supernatural

Few shows in television history have a fan base as dedicated as Supernatural. For 15 seasons, the show kept them coming back for more, through casting changes, and even a network change, the fans kept showing their love. The Emmys never did, sadly.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

The quirkiness and enduring humor of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt would seemingly be enough to win at least one Emmy. Ellie Kemper's performance as Schmidt herself was also certainly good enough to win one. Alas, over three seasons and a remarkable twenty nominations, it won none.

New Girl

146 episodes. Seven seasons. Zero Emmys. Such is the fate of New Girl. Zooey Deschanel played the titular new girl, and even though she was widely praised for her comedic performance, she didn't win an Emmy, nor did the show. It was nominated five times, including Deschanel once for Lead Actress, but walked away empty-handed.

Mindhunter

It's a crying shame that Mindhunter only ran for two seasons. It's a prime example of Netflix canceled without a proper ending. While fans are still holding hope that the show could be revived one day, for now, we'll have to live with just the two excellent seasons. Despite how good those seasons are, they didn't win any Emmys.

Sons Of Anarchy

While many might say that Sons of Anarchy never deserved to win an Emmy, that's not fair. The show had some tremendous moments, like Opie's death, and frankly, the finale. It's one show that actually ended really well. For 92 episodes over seven seasons, we laughed, cried, and bled with SAMCRO, but the show never grabbed voters, it seems. It did receive a few Creative Arts Emmy nominations, but it was never nominated for a Primetime Emmy.

Bates Motel

As horror shows go, Bates Motel is among the best ever. For five seasons, the show scared the pants off fans, but it seems to have never scared the Emmy voters into getting an award. Vera Farmiga was nominated a couple of times, but alas, walked away without a win.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It's hard to fathom just how popular and enduring It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is. It first aired way back in 2015. Now, the stars own football teams in England. It's just crazy, but not as crazy as how the gang has never won even one Emmy.

Gilmore Girls

One of the most enduringly popular shows on this list, Gilmore Girls is still as popular as ever with its fans, despite being off the air for more than 15 years. Fans still keep on the lookout for shows with the Gilmore Girls cast members, but none of those stars won an Emmy for the show. In fact, the show was completely shut out, just like the rest of the shows on this list.

Blue Bloods was one of the many shows that ended in 2024, but the franchise is making a comeback in the form of a new spinoff, Boston Blue. That new show is set to premiere as part the 2025 TV schedule later this year. As Donnie Wahlberg prepares to step back into the shoes of Detective Danny Reagan, he’s also paying tribute to what came before. Wahlberg and some of his colleagues from the OG show commemorated the one-year anniversary of filming the series finale, and they did so in sweet ways.

It's hard to believe it’s already been a year since the Blue Bloods cast and crew filmed the final episode after 14 seasons. The series officially ended until December and, around that point, the cast and crew shared fond memories of the show. When it comes to this recent anniversary, Wahlberg took to his Instagram stories to repost a photo posted by executive producer Kevin Wade, which sows series finale call sheet. Wahlberg also added the caption “Last day of an era”:

This actually isn’t the first time that the series finale call sheet has been shared on social media. Last year, after filming wrapped, EP and writer Siobhan Byrne O’Connor included the bottom portion of the call sheet in a series of photos she posted. At the time, O'Connor's post referenced the famed Reagan family dinners. Fans can see that Wade’s recent photo gives more of a look at what the final day of production consisted of. Also, in his post, Wade shared a message for the fans who tuned in for 14 years:

Marisa Ramirez, who portrayed Maria Baez, also commemorated the end of BB filming with a sweet Instagram post, with which she looked back at her time making the show Even though Danny will be in a new city with a new partner for Boston Blue, Ramirez is not letting that fact hinder her feelings about the original show. She shouted out the “best cast and crew in the business" and posted a picture of herself in full Baez gear. Check out the post, which is making me miss Marisa so much:

Plenty of fans took to the comments of Ramirez’s post to share how much they miss Blue Bloods. And they’re not the only ones. Ramirez’s co-star, Abigail Hawk (who portrayed Abigail Baker) expressed love for Ramirez, and it makes me wish that Detectives Baez and Baker had more scenes together:

Even though the spinoff is on the way, I still feel a way about Blue Bloods' cancellation, especially knowing how well the show was doing in the ratings. Additionally, lead actor Tom Selleck publicly voiced his opinion on the cancellation and his desire to continue playing Frank Reagan. That doesn’t mean that more Reagans won’t show up on Boston Blue, but they more than likely won't show up all that frequently.

Nevertheless, fans of the franchise still have their memories of Blue Bloods to look to. I'm also glad to see Donnie Wahlberg and co. look back on filming the final episode. Check out the exploits of the Reagan family by streaming all 14 episodes of the show with a Paramount+ subscription. Also, be on the lookout for Boston Blue, which premieres this fall on CBS.

The world of CBS' Blue Bloods isn't staying out of primetime for too long despite the original series wrapping after nearly 300 episodes over 14 season in late 2024. Boston Blue will partner Donnie Wahlberg's Detective Danny Reagan with Star Trek: Discovery vet Sonequa Martin-Green as Detective Lena Silver. Now, just one week after news broke that a Psych alum joined the cast for the premiere in the fall 2025 TV schedule, a former ER actress is on board... despite playing a different character not once but twice on the original Blue Bloods.

Gloria Reuben joins Boston Blue as a series regular, according to Deadline, and she'll double as Boston's District Attorney and the mom of Martin-Green's character. Named Mae Silver, the character was married to a judge who was murdered while on the steps of the courtroom. Mae wants to put family ahead of work when she can, and the family is so stacked with law enforcement that I'm definitely reminded of Blue Bloods' Reagans.

In addition to daughter Lena (Sonequa Martin-Green) as a police detective, Mae's stepdaughter Sarah (played by Psych's Maggie Lawson) is the Police Superintendent while her son is a rookie cop. Her dad, played by the iconic Ernie Hudson, seems to fall outside of the law enforcement bubble, as he's a reverend.

But Gloria Reuben may need no introduction as an actress for any Boston Blue fans who come to the new show from Blue Bloods. The actress played Special Agent Rachel Weber in the final two episodes of Blue Bloods Season 11, both of which are available streaming with a Paramount+ subscription now.

I'd say that it's a safe bet that Boston Blue isn't going to drop a twist that Mae Silver and Rachel Weber are somehow the same person. After all, it's hardly unprecedented for actors to play multiple characters within the same franchise. The count of stars who did just that is well into the double digits over in NBC's Law & Order world!

Reuben is also a familiar face across CBS dramas, including Elsbeth, The Equalizer, NCIS: Hawai'i, and of course Blue Bloods before Boston Blue premieres in the fall. Her Blue Bloods arrival was a Jesse Stone reunion for Tom Selleck, but she'll be more likely to share the screen with Selleck's on-screen son in just a few months, Donnie Wahlberg leading Boston Blue as Danny Reagan.

Reuben's casting will mark a special reunion with Sonequa Martin-Green, as the two played mother and daughter in My Dead Friend Zoe. All in all, Boston Blue is slowly but surely filling up, although questions remain about whether any Reagans other than Danny will have a part to play. Donnie Wahlberg opened about about the sense of mourning Blue Bloods while also being excited for that world to continue with Boston Blue.

The wait won't be too long, as CBS isn't holding Boston Blue for midseason like the situation with Watson. While the network hasn't announced a specific premiere date yet, the new show has inherited the old Blue Bloods time slot of 10 p.m. ET on CBS Fridays. With S.W.A.T.'s cancellation, the new Friday night on the network will be comprised of Sheriff Country, Fire Country, and Boston Blue.

It’s a time of year when TV networks are gearing up for fall debuts, with past projects just specks in the rearview mirror. But for fans, those specks represent all the beloved shows that were canceled (or ended), and some of those wounds just won’t heal over all the way. Such as CBS canceling Blue Bloods in November 2023, a decision that still ruffles feathers even despite the olive branch of Donnie Wahlberg’s spinoff Boston Blue. coming to the 2025 TV schedule. And these new ratings stats don’t exactly help.

Now, it was never a secret that Blue Bloods was one of the most-watched scripted shows for the bulk of its 14-season run at CBS, even if its key 18-49 demographic ratings skewed far lower than others. The consistency of the Friday-night drama’s core viewership was an oft- touted reason for why the network’s decision to cancel it was seen as misguided. TVLine’s audience breakdown for the 2024-2025 season indeed supports that notion, and sets up a bonkers comparison that speaks to the spectrum of network decisions.

In terms of total viewers, Blue Bloods ended its run as the fourth-hightest scripted series on TV, falling below three others CBS dramas: FBI, the instant hit Matlock, and Tracker’s list-topping second season. (Sunday Night Football, MNF and 60 Minutes also scored higher total averages.) Here was its weekly total:

• Blue Bloods' Average Viewership: 7.9 million

That number alone, while not matching up with the show’s ratings heights of yesteryear, would still be enough to draw assumptions that CBS renewed Blue Bloods rather than axed it. But here’s a wild detail to consider: Fox renewed its entire animated comedy lineup, and the total combined audience for all six series is still smaller than Blue Bloods’ group. Check out this breakdown.

• Universal Basic Guys - 1.79 million viewers +
• The Simpsons - 1.5 million +
• Bob's Burgers - 1.2 million +
• Family Guy - 926,000 +
• Krapopolis - 566,000 +
• Grimsburg - 505,000 +
• FOX ANIMATION TOTAL = 6.48 million

To be sure, this is akin to comparing live-action apples to animated oranges, so it’s definitely not a 1:1 ratio. A broadcast drama in its 14th season is going to be far more expensive and unwieldy than most animated series, with completely different production processes involved, and the expectations from network execs are also on different wavelengths. So I get it. But it’s still a baffling thing to notice and think about.

Just to put it out there, though: never cancel Bob's Burgers, not even if there's going to be a Boston Bob spinoff.

For now, fans can only hope to see Tom Selleck’s Frank Reagan and others returning for family dinners with Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny whenever Boston Blue hits CBS’ fall lineup. And until then, all 14 seasons can be streamed with a Paramount+ subscription.

Even though Blue Bloods has ended after 14 seasons, this won’t be the last of the Reagan family. Donnie Wahlberg is set to return as Detective Danny Reagan for the upcoming spinoff, Boston Blue, airing later this year on the 2025 TV schedule. So far, joining Wahlberg will be Sonequa Martin-Green and Ernie Hudson. Now, a Psych star has joined the show, and it’s safe to say I’m pretty psyched.

Maggie Lawson, best known for her role as Detective Juliet “Jules” O’Hara on the USA Network dramedy, is once again playing a cop on Boston Blue. The actress has been cast as Sarah Silver, the superintendent for the Boston Police Department. She is “well aware of the tightrope she can walk sometimes between her job and her family,” Variety reports,

The family in question is, of course, a prominent law enforcement family that also includes Danny’s new partner, Detective Lena Silver (Martin-Green), and the Silver family patriarch Reverend Peters (Hudson).

Knowing that Lawson will be playing a cop again is certainly exciting, especially since Boston Blue will be a bit more serious than Psych. It’s always nice to see actors take on different genres, and Lawson has certainly played a variety of roles. It will also just be nice to see her on screen again on a more permanent basis, which is always a plus. Additionally, this could open the door to a Psych reunion or two, but that might be jumping the gun just a bit. Regardless, Lawson joining the show is pretty great.

Lawson is not just an alum of the Psych cast, of course, as Hallmark fans will probably recognize her from a handful of movies, most recently 2024’s Sugarplummed. Lawson bringing Psych and Hallmark fans together for Boston Blue might be the best part about her casting. Her other credits include Outmatched, Into the Dark, Santa Clarita Diet, Lethal Weapon, The Story of Us, The Ranch, My Favorite Wedding, Two and a Half Men, and many, many more.

As for Boston Blue, there were previous rumors that a Blue Bloods spinoff was in the works but nothing was ever confirmed, until CBS announced in February that it had ordered a new offshoot to series. It’s an expansion of the Blue Bloods universe, and there’s no telling if more shows could be on the way or if any other Reagan family members will make appearances.

A premiere date for Boston Blue has not been announced, but the show did get a fall TV update confirming that it will indeed be premiering this fall. It shouldn’t be too long until more information is revealed, including a premiere date and more casting news. The wait will be worth it, but for now, fans can catch Lawson on Psych with a Peacock subscription.

While June means summer, and summer usually pairs well with vacation, that's not always the case for some. Especially as an adult, finding time to really treasure a day or too off is rare, but Donnie Wahlberg is doing just that, as the singer and actor is enjoying his last day off for a long time ahead of a very busy back half of the year. But I’m looking forward to what that means for the 2025 TV schedule and Blue Bloods fans.

Wahlberg took to his Instagram Stories to share a photo of himself golfing and enjoying his much-needed time off. Alongside the photo, he wrote, “Last day off for a very long time,” and though it might come across as an unfortunate observation, given how much he'll be working, it’s actually quite ideal for both fans and the actor/musicain himself, since that means that he will be as busy as ever with both music and TV. Check out that swing posture.

So what's actually on Donnie Wahlberg's upcoming agenda? Let's take a closer look.

New Kids On The Block Is Taking Over Las Vegas

For starters, New Kids on the Block will be starting their Las Vegas residency later this month, with dates stretching into early July, with dates also including November and February. Since the residency kicks off on June 20, Wahlberg and his fellow NKOTB members will likely be starting rehearsals if they haven’t already. It’s pretty impressive that the group is continuing to still do well, 40 years after it first formed, and Wahlberg is still as into it as ever.

Blue Blood's Boston Spinoff Will Begin Filming

That’s not all. Amid the group’s residency, Wahlberg will also be returning to his role as Detective Danny Reagan for the new Blue Bloods series, Boston Blue, later this fall. He is used to singing with New Kids and then going straight to set, making it all the more impressive that he’s able to balance the two so well and for so long. And that will continue as it’s likely some of the NKOTB residency dates will be around filming dates. But it’s nothing that Wahlberg hasn’t done before.

Even though I’m still worried about Wahlberg pushing himself so much as he’s been doing for years, I’m excited for all that he’s going to be doing over the next several months. Between the residency and Boston Blue, Wahlberg is certainly living the dream, and fans are living the dream right alongside him.

As of now, a premiere date for Boston Blue has yet to be announced, but it did get a fall TV update and is confirmed to be debuting later this year. Fittingly, it will be airing in the 10 p.m. ET slot on Fridays that was held by Blue Bloods for most of its 14-season run. Whether Boston Blue will be able to match the magic that was Blue Bloods is unknown, but it will be exciting to see Wahlberg back on screen and back on stage.

After a devastating cancellation, Blue Bloods gets to stay alive at CBS thanks to the upcoming spinoff Boston Blue, which will be led by Donnie Wahlberg. So, after the network announced its 2025-2026 lineup, which gave us some insight into this new series, the Danny actor posted a three-word response. Meanwhile, all of this made me realize just how many spinoffs are currently airing as part of CBS’s 2025 TV schedule, and it’s honestly wild.

How Donnie Wahlberg Reacted To Boston Blue Being On CBS’s Schedule

First of all, let’s take a look at Donnie Wahlberg’s post. On the heels of CBS announcing its 2025-2026 primetime lineup, the Danny Reagan actor has been talking about returning to the Blue Bloods universe. Over on Instagram, he also made his enthusiasm about this continuation known with a simple, but effective, three-word response, take a look:

Now, this “we ride again” mentality is wonderful, and I love to see it, especially with how hard the Blue Bloods cancellation was on both the cast and fans. Clearly, many wanted the Reagan family’s story to continue, and now it can in a fresh and new way.

However, this post also illuminated just how many characters, stories and shows have been able to say or are about to say “we ride again” on CBS.

This Made Me Realize Just How Many Spinoffs CBS Has On Its 2025-2026 Lineup

I’m not quite sure how I didn’t realize this sooner, but the number of spinoffs on CBS’s lineup is kind of staggering. Obviously, Boston Blue is a spinoff of Blue Bloods. It will follow Danny Reagan as he moves to Boston and gets paired with Detective Lena Peters (Sonequa Martin-Green), who also happens to be part of a “prominent law enforcement family.”

Meanwhile, between the shows that were renewed at CBS this year and the new ones coming to the network between the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026, there will be a whole bunch of projects that are continuations of other series that are either still on or ended. Here’s a list of the various spinoffs, sequel series and reboots:

• CIA is a new offshoot of the FBI franchise.
• Tuesdays will be fully devoted to NCIS and its spinoffs, Origins and Sydney.
• Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is a spinoff of Young Sheldon, which was a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory.
• Ghosts is a U.S. version of the beloved U.K. show of the same name.
• Matlock is a reboot.
• Elsbeth is basically a spinoff of The Good Wife, and Carrie Preston played her titular character on both The Good Wife and The Good Fight.
• Sheriff Country will be Fire Country’s first spinoff.
• Y: Marshals will see Luke Grimes reprise his character Kayce Dutton in a new series that’s part of the ever-growing list of upcoming Yellowstone shows that live on the Paramount Network, Paramount+ and now CBS.

That means that out of the scripted programming on CBS’s schedule for the next year, the only projects that aren’t part of a bigger franchise are the new comedy DMV, Tracker, and, technically, Watson; however, the show is inspired by the tales of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.

Overall, this is a mindblowing list to look over, and I’m not sure how I didn’t realize just how many spinoffs, reboots, sequel series and prequel projects live on CBS. However, it seems to be working for them. Many of these shows are big hits, and it makes it so fans can live in the worlds of their favorite fictional characters for longer than they might have expected.

So, to get in on all this fun, you can stream all the projects mentioned in this story (that aren’t premiering their first seasons next fall or spring) with a Paramount+ subscription. Then, make sure to tune into CBS this fall to see the return of Blue Bloods by way of Donnie Wahlberg and Boston Blue.