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8 Articles That Chronicle the Enduring Impact And Legacy Of ‘Blue Bloods’ In 2025: What Comes Next
Blue Bloods wrapped up its remarkable 14-season run, sparking plenty of reflection from the cast and fans alike about the show’s lasting legacy. While the finale delivered emotional goodbyes — including the dramatic loss of fan-favorite character Badillo — viewers were thrilled to learn that Donnie Wahlberg‘s Danny Reagan will return in an all-new offshoot, Boston Blue.
The cast was candid about their bittersweet feelings, with producer Santiago Quiñones and stars like Tom Selleck and Donnie sharing how much the series meant both on screen and behind the scenes — including real-life romances and enduring friendships that formed on set. Even as CBS called time on the original series, both Donnie and Tom have teased alternate endings, spinoff dreams and a willingness to keep the family spirit alive in future projects. With a new chapter on the horizon, Blue Bloods continues to leave its mark — promising fans that family, loyalty and compelling storytelling are here to stay in this expanding universe.
- NO. 1: 'BLUE BLOODS' ACTORS GET ENGAGED AFTER MEETING ON SET OF THE SHOW
- NO. 2: HOW MANY EPISODES OF 'BLUE BLOODS' ARE LEFT? SEASON 14 IS IN FINAL STRETCH
- NO. 3: DONNIE WAHLBERG TEASES POSSIBLE 'BLUE BLOODS' SPINOFF OR FUTURE MOVIE
- NO. 4: TOM SELLECK WAS PITCHED A 'BLUE BLOODS' SPINOFF ABOUT FRANK RETIRING
- NO. 5: ‘BLUE BLOODS’ COEXECUTIVE PRODUCER SAYS IT'S 'INCREDIBLY SAD' THAT SHOW ENDED
- NO. 6: 'BLUE BLOODS' SHOWRUNNER OPENS UP ABOUT BADILLO'S GRIM FATE IN SERIES FINALE
- NO. 7: TOM SELLECK WRITES ALTERNATE 'BLUE BLOODS' ENDING FOR FRANK REAGAN
- NO. 8: IS 'BLUE BLOODS' CANCELED? SHOW'S FUTURE ON CBS REVEALED AFTER SEASON 14
NO. 1: 'BLUE BLOODS' ACTORS GET ENGAGED AFTER MEETING ON SET OF THE SHOW
Love was truly in the air on the Blue Bloods set! Donnie Wahlberg revealed that two background actors fell in love on the set of the hit CBS show, with a love story that will warm your heart. “We have...
NO. 2: HOW MANY EPISODES OF 'BLUE BLOODS' ARE LEFT? SEASON 14 IS IN FINAL STRETCH
Blue Bloods is officially ending after season 14, and the final few episodes will be airing on CBS in the coming weeks. How Many Episodes of Blue Bloods Are Left? There are two more episodes of Blue B...
NO. 3: DONNIE WAHLBERG TEASES POSSIBLE 'BLUE BLOODS' SPINOFF OR FUTURE MOVIE
Donnie Wahlberg is not ready to say goodbye to his Blue Bloods character, Danny Reagan, just yet. He hinted that he is still holding out hope for a potential spinoff series or movie. On December 6, Do...
NO. 4: TOM SELLECK WAS PITCHED A 'BLUE BLOODS' SPINOFF ABOUT FRANK RETIRING
Tom Selleck revealed there was one Blue Bloods spinoff idea that was pitched to him that he ultimately did not want to be a part of. In an interview with Variety published on Thursday, December 12, To...
NO. 5: ‘BLUE BLOODS’ COEXECUTIVE PRODUCER SAYS IT'S 'INCREDIBLY SAD' THAT SHOW ENDED
Blue Bloods coexecutive producer Santiago Quiñones is looking back on the police drama’s nearly 15-year run, sharing that the cast and crew were just as saddened to see the show come to an end. “It’s ...
NO. 6: 'BLUE BLOODS' SHOWRUNNER OPENS UP ABOUT BADILLO'S GRIM FATE IN SERIES FINALE
Blue Bloods showrunner Kevin Wade explained why he felt like he chose the perfect character to kill off in the series finale. “Let’s work backward. We didn’t see any value for the audience or the lega...
NO. 7: TOM SELLECK WRITES ALTERNATE 'BLUE BLOODS' ENDING FOR FRANK REAGAN
We’ll have to wait for the Blue Bloods series finale to air on Friday, December 13, to see how Tom Selleck’s Frank Reagan ends his story. In the meantime, the Magnum, P.I. alum wrote an alternate endi...
NO. 8: IS 'BLUE BLOODS' CANCELED? SHOW'S FUTURE ON CBS REVEALED AFTER SEASON 14
Many are wondering if CBS officially pulled the plug on the Tom Selleck-led police procedural drama, Blue Bloods, after 14 seasons. Fans have fought to save the show and called for a potential spinoff...
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