Blue Bloods star Abigail Hawk has played detective Abby Baker since the character first appeared in Season 1, Episode 2, “Samaritan.” Abby assists her boss, New York City Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck), in the daily responsibilities of his office. Frank and Abby’s relationship has certainly evolved over the years. In addition to their strong working relationship, the delivery man and his confidant have a unique way of communicating without uttering a single word: their astonishing facial expressions. And fans think Abby’s stare is the second most iconic of the CBS police procedural after Frank.
Abby’s facial expressions may not be quite on par with the commissioner’s, but they’ve developed a hilarious shorthand that doesn’t require words — their eyes tell each other the whole story. “I watched the early episodes through S5 and only in the last few weeks have started watching the early episodes through S6-S9,” u/JardinSurLeToit wrote on Reddit. “I die laughing every time secretary/janitor/detective/counselor Baker gives him an impressed look as the office door closes. Maybe I’m a crazy person, but it makes me miserable! Just wondering.”
“Lmfao!!! I love it too!” u/maybsminnie replied. “I saw a post here where someone said they should film her staring as the door closes. Excellent!” Baker’s steely stares may not have the Medusa-like power that her boss possesses, but her facial expressions always speak volumes.
Abby’s stare wasn’t as dramatic as Frank’s
“Blue Bloods” character Abby Baker’s iconic stare can come across wonderfully like Jerry Seinfeld when she shoots someone a well-deserved look, even if it’s behind their back Surname. Certainly, it doesn’t have the same weight or impact as Commissioner Reagan’s (Selleck) facial expression. But if looks could kill, then both Frank and his assistant would have the ability to stare anyone into submission. Plus, you can almost always count on a much-needed moment of levity in a crime drama as Abby does her thing.
“Does anyone else laugh out loud when they get a shut-the-door glare from Baker when someone leaves the Commissioner’s office?” u/JardinSurLeToit asked the question in a Reddit post. “Agreed, I love Baker’s look!” u/1Trailwatcher commented. “Iconic Baker XD,” another Redditor, u/BMallory413, added.
However, Baker will always win the silver medal when comparing her gaze to her boss’s. “It’s the second most famous facial expression on this show after Frank Reagan’s worried expression,” u/ High-Time-Cymbaline argues. “Purse your lips and breathe at the end of the scene. You know, Commish is facing some serious dilemma.” With any luck, Abby will light up the Internet with a much-needed, watercooler-worthy look before or during the Season 13 finale on May 19.\
“Does anyone else laugh out loud when they get a shut-the-door glare from Baker when someone leaves the Commissioner’s office?” u/JardinSurLeToit asked the question in a Reddit post. “Agreed, I love Baker’s look!” u/1Trailwatcher commented. “Iconic Baker XD,” another Redditor, u/BMallory413, added.
However, Baker will always win the silver medal when comparing her gaze to her boss’s. “It’s the second most famous facial expression on this show after Frank Reagan’s worried expression,” u/ High-Time-Cymbaline argues. “Purse your lips and breathe at the end of the scene. You know, Commish is facing some serious dilemma.” With any luck, Abby will light up the Internet with a much-needed, watercooler-worthy look before or during the Season 13 finale on May 19.