Blue Bloods has long been a staple of CBS’ Friday night TV schedule , so when news came down the pipeline the Reagan family drama would be ending , I was honestly shocked. The drama is still a ratings winner for the network –sure one with A-listers like Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg and a bloated budget -- but still a huge success among the other 2024 canceled TV shows . Because of this, it's no surprise the team doesn’t want the series to end, and Selleck’s latest comments make it clear Frank Reagan won’t be stepping away from his post without a fight.
Selleck’s been doing press rounds as Blue Bloods wrapped on the first part of Season 14; the second, final half of that season is slotted to air next fall. This time he was asked by Esquire about the future of the drama, and he had a message for the fans about what his game plan is over the next six+ months. What’s the future of Blue Bloods? CBS will tell you it’s ending.
I think they’re going to come to their senses. I certainly wish they would. I’m going to do whatever it takes.
Tell your friends. Let’s unpack this comment. First, the part about “CBS will tell you it’s ending” is extremely accurate.
In fact, CBS said just that a few weeks ago, when network head honcho Amy Reisenback straight up noted: “ We are going to end the show come December .” Yet, that hasn’t slowed down Selleck, who clearly wants the series to continue. He’s been faithfully touting he’ll be fighting until the en.