Tom Selleck, star of the long-running CBS drama Blue Bloods, recently reflected on the show's series finale in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. He emphasized that the series concluded on a high note amid strong success, not due to declining quality. Selleck expressed surprise at CBS's decision to end the 14-season run.
Interview Highlights
In the interview conducted shortly before the show's wrap, Selleck, who portrayed New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, addressed fan concerns about the ending. He stated, "Nobody wanted it to end," and aimed to assure viewers that Blue Bloods departed with "spectacular success." Selleck noted the show was neither tired nor lacking interest, adding, "Somebody may be able to tell me someday why CBS wanted to end it, but I haven't had a good answer yet."
Background on the Finale
Blue Bloods concluded its 14-season, 293-episode run with a series finale in December 2024. The network first delayed Season 14 in July 2023 due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Later announcements confirmed it as the final season, a decision that disappointed Selleck. He previously told fans, "a lot of people aren't ready to say goodbye."
Reflecting on his 15 years with the role, Selleck described ongoing growth in the character, saying he "continued to learn about Frank Reagan and watch him evolve" and was "never bored." He praised the cast for consistent performances, asserting that "nobody in this cast ever phoned a performance in," and credited writers for letting the Reagan family age realistically over time.
Spinoff Developments
Following the finale by two months, CBS greenlit a spinoff titled Boston Blue, which premiered in October and took over the Friday 10 PM slot. Donnie Wahlberg returns as Danny Reagan in the lead role. Early episodes featured guest appearances from Blue Bloods alumni Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan and Marisa Ramirez as Baez.