Aidan Quinn as Det. Gus Vanderlip, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan and Marisa Ramirez as Maria Baez in “Blue Bloods.” Michael Parmelee/CBS
The door may not be closed on the beloved drama series Blue blood.
Following CBS’ announcement that the series would end after 14 seasons, Paramount Global co-CEO Brian Robbins hinted at a return during a general meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, June 4.
“In TV, new franchise extensions are arriving Right hand, BillionsAnd Blue blood” he shared, offering hope to fans of the Reagen dynasty. Blue blood was canceled in November 2023, with the president of CBS Entertainment Amy Reisenbach and president of CBS Studios David Stapf announcing the news in a joint statement.
“Blue Bloods will forever remain a beloved part of CBS’ legacy. It has reigned Friday night with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and has established itself as a pillar of our winning lineup with an exceptionally dedicated fan base,” the pair said. “We will be forever grateful to the legendary Leonard Goldberg for developing this signature series and to the incredible cast led by Tom Selleckthat America embraced as family and looked on as guests welcomed to the Reagan dinner table.
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After news broke that the show was closing, Selleck, 79, shared his hope that the network would rethink its decision.
Will Estes as Jamie Reagan, Vanessa Ray as Officer Eddie Janko, Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan, Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, Andrew Terraciano as Sean Reagan and Len Cariou as Henry Reagan in “Blue Bloods.” Patrick Harbron/CBS
“I will continue to think that CBS will come to its senses,” Selleck said in an interview with CBS News the following May. “We are the third most scripted show of all shows. We win the evening. The whole cast wants to come back. And I can tell you, we are not sliding down a cliff. We put on a good show and always hold our place.
Blue blood, which premiered in 2010, follows the lives of the Reagan family, many of whom work for the New York Police Department under New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Selleck). Frank’s father, Henry Reagan (Len Cariou), was also at the heart of the series alongside Frank’s children: his daughter Erin Reagan (Bridget Moynahan) and his sons Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Jamie Reagan (Will Estes).
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The final season aired in two parts, with the first 10 episodes debuting in February and the final eight beginning in September, with the series finale airing in fall 2024.
Reflecting on the experience with The Hollywood Reporter, Selleck called his time on the show an “honor and privilege.” He added, “Thank you to CBS Studios and the CBS Network for their continued support, and we express our sincere gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.”