The upcoming Blue Bloods spin-off Boston Blue started as a pitch for an original series before CBS suggested centering it on Danny Reagan.
Showrunners Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis pitched a story about a Los Angeles law enforcement professional relocating to Boston to reunite with his estranged cop son. CBS then proposed changing the lead character to Danny Reagan from Blue Bloods. Sonnier recalled the network note:
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NBC has greenlit four pilots to series for the 2026-27 television season. The network also scrapped four other projects, including a drama starring Emily Deschanel. The decisions follow an evaluation of eight pilots developed for consideration.
Donnie Wahlberg, star of the CBS spin-off Boston Blue, revealed in a recent interview that the show films primarily in Toronto despite its Massachusetts setting. He offered to take a 50% pay cut to shoot in Boston but was turned down due to high costs. Distractions from fans and city noise also played a role.
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Tom Selleck has voiced support for the Blue Bloods spin-off Boston Blue, according to Donnie Wahlberg, though he has not committed to appearing. Wahlberg shared that Selleck was supportive during private talks before the series premiered. Selleck himself indicated reluctance to reprise his role as Frank Reagan.
The latest episode of Boston Blue, Season 1 Episode 15 titled 'For Those Who Weren't Heard,' featured an emotional conversation between Danny and Baez that hinted at the end of their relationship. Baez, overwhelmed by family challenges including her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis, suggested they part ways amicably. The episode ended on a tearful note without a definitive resolution.
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The final episode of Blue Bloods gave viewers a chance to bid farewell to the Reagan family after 14 seasons. Showrunner Kevin Wade revealed the creative choices behind avoiding definitive conclusions for the characters.
Hart Hanson, the creator of the Fox procedural Bones, has said he regrets one specific cold open from season six. The episode opened with a graphic scene that aired directly after American Idol in 2011.
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In the March 26 episode of 9-1-1: Nashville, Blue unwittingly reveals another of his mother Dixie's secrets during a conversation with Don and Blythe. The disclosure comes amid fallout from Dixie's prior confession about tricking her way into pregnancy with Blue. The episode highlights escalating family tensions on the ABC series.