Blue Bloods completed its 14-season run in 2024, however the franchise is not completed simply but. The IP will reside on by the brand new spinoff, Boston Blue, which is heading to CBS this fall amid the 2025 TV schedule. The collection will observe Donnie Wahlberg’s Detective Danny Reagan in Boston, with a brand new companion. Whereas the potential of the spinoff is considerably thrilling, the truth that the father or mother present continues to be dominating with viewers is making me bummed that the procedural isn’t persevering with.
It was in December 2024 that Blue Bloods got here to an finish and, to some, the choice to cancel the present was considerably shocking. Other than the present arguably being one of many Eye Community’s signature collection, it was additionally nonetheless performing properly within the Friday night time slot, which will be thought of a “dying sentence” for a present. The collection finale introduced in some really huge numbers and, general, BB was the fifth highest-rated scripted collection on CBS for the 2024-25 season, proving once more that the cancellation was a mistake.
Now, even months after the finale aired, the present continues to be raking in spectacular numbers. Per FlixPatrol, Blue Bloods is #7 on Paramount+ in TV exhibits. On high of that, the collection ceaselessly seems within the High 10, and it’s generally even greater up the listing. We’re not aware about particular numbers, in fact, however the present’s constant presence inside the High 10 would appear to point that there is nonetheless a large variety of folks watching the collection.
The data above is all of the extra motive to surprise why the present was even canceled within the first place. Moreover, that selection turns into much more of a head-scratcher when contemplating that CBS’ spinoff greenlight suggests execs nonetheless assume the franchise is viable.
Boston Blue will mark a significant shift for the franchise, as Donnie Wahlberg is the one franchise OG who’s a part of the principle forged. Frank Reagan actor Tom Selleck additionally voiced his frustration over the cancellation as did another forged members. It’s exhausting to say how the vast majority of followers presently really feel about Wahlberg’s upcoming offshoot. I might be mendacity if I mentioned I am not completely satisfied concerning the franchise persevering with but, with a brand new setting and characters, I nonetheless have reservations concerning the spinoff.
Nonetheless, the Blue Bloods sequel collection will nonetheless characteristic at the least two different members of the Reagan household, although. Danny shall be joined in Boston by his youngest son, Sean, who will now performed by Mika Amonsen as an alternative of Andrew Terraciano. Moreover, franchise OG Bridget Moynahan is reprising her position as Danny’s sister, Erin, within the premiere episode and can return later within the season to direct. That is a comforting thought, however I am nonetheless looking forward to extra acquainted faces to look.
I am questioning if Boston Blue’s premiere will assist however extra eyes on Blue Bloods inside the streaming realm. It is definitely attainable, and also you greatest imagine I will be retaining my eye on the OG present’s streaming efficiency as soon as its spinoff drops. Here is hoping that the brand new present manages to function a worthy successor. Within the meantime, those that wish to take a look at Blue Bloods ought to seize a Paramount+ subscription, as all 14 seasons are streaming on the service.