After 14 incredible seasons, Blue Bloods has officially ended, leaving fans and cast members with heavy hearts. The iconic police procedural, which followed the Reagan family, wrapped up with its signature emotional moments, including a poignant Sunday family dinner. While the finale provided closure, many including lead actor Tom Selleck are questioning why the show was canceled.
Selleck didn’t hide his disappointment about CBS ending the show.
“Everybody wanted to come back,”
he said, emphasizing the enthusiasm of the cast to continue.
“With this cast, it would have been a gift for the audience.”
He admitted he’s still processing the decision and hasn’t been given a clear explanation.
The veteran actor even suggested ways Blue Bloods could have adapted, such as switching to a streaming platform and reducing the number of episodes per season. Comparing it to Law & Order: Organized Crime, Selleck said,
“I can’t figure out why they didn’t start streaming it, do 10 episodes a year,"
The Reagan family says goodbye
The last episode of Blue Bloods was filled with drama and emotions. It featured a tragic death, a chaotic shooting spree, surprising personal developments, and, as always, the cherished family dinner. This recurring scene, introduced by creator Leonard Goldberg, was a staple of the show and played a big part in its success.
Tom Selleck, who played NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan, believes this family-focused storytelling is what kept the show running for so long.
“That meal at the end of every episode was the heart of the series,”
he said, acknowledging how much it resonated with audiences.
While CBS decided to end the original show, there’s still a glimmer of hope for fans. According to CBS Studios President David Stapf, the network is considering a spinoff. However, Stapf emphasized the importance of maintaining the quality of the original series, meaning any potential new project will take time to develop.
In the finale, Frank Reagan’s journey didn’t end with retirement or resignation, as some had speculated. Instead, his storyline wrapped up in a way that was both surprising and heartfelt, honoring the legacy of the character and the show as a whole.
For Selleck, saying goodbye to Frank and the rest of the cast was bittersweet, he said,
“Leonard’s gift of casting and that family dinner scene are why we lasted so long.”
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The end of Blue Bloods marks the conclusion of a series that brought families together to watch its blend of crime-solving, drama, and heartfelt moments. Its unique approach, centered around family values, stood out in a sea of procedural dramas.
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