The time we have been dreading is nearly right here, Blue Bloods followers. The finish of the Reagan dynasty.
Cancel tradition is actual, and it is taken over the movie trade. While outdated exhibits are getting reboots and remakes, our long-term favorites are getting kicked to the curb.
Sadly, we’re about to see one other nice present chew the bullet. As if it wasn’t troublesome sufficient for fanatics to say goodbye to characters who’ve been with us for seasons, like SWAT, Station 19, and The Good Doctor, there’s extra.
And this time, it hits near house.
The Blue Bloods sequence has given us a semblance of household, of a system the place the great guys win, justice prevails, and actual points do not simply matter — they’re addressed and solved.
It has stood out as a beacon of hope for a greater future whereas incorporating real-world eventualities. The characters depict every part we admire and want in a hero with out giving us the tacky cleaning soap drama that has infested different sequence.
As Blue Bloods attracts to a detailed with its 14th season, there are some issues we want closure on earlier than the ultimate episode.
Blue Bloods Season 14 – The Final Shifts
One of essentially the most distinctive issues going for Blue Bloods is their robust sense of household and religion. No different sequence has put such an emphasis on familial bonds.
Joining the boisterous bunch round their formal dinner desk each Friday evening for his or her Sunday household dinners grew to become a convention.
The Reagans gave us an insider’s view of what it is prefer to be half of a giant, loud, opinionated group that deeply loves and respects one another.
It set the bar for many people to try in direction of with our personal lives.
Not solely do followers get to be a part of their loyal pack, however we additionally expertise their unwavering devotion to their religion. Their Catholic beliefs helped maintain them on a path of righteousness mirrored of their careers.
With so many exhibits and real-world occasions shedding mild on the corrupt practices inside legislation enforcement, it is refreshing to see women and men who took their jobs significantly and labored with integrity.
While the remainder of the world appears to be going up in flames, the household patriarch, Commissioner Frank Reagan, performed by the horny and proficient Tom Selleck, holds quick to his convictions.
Throughout 14 seasons, Frank’s ethical compass did not waver. This fan beloved that he by no means as soon as compromised his values or abused his place. Nor did he let his household or these near him use his energy.
There have been some instances when Danny might have strayed a bit too near the darkish aspect, however he by no means went over, regardless of some conditions calling for it.
Yet there have been additionally instances when the letter of the legislation rubbed us the incorrect approach.
It was fascinating to see writers creating double-edged sword scenes the place the best factor did not match as much as the legality of the scenario, which occurs far too usually in actual life.
We noticed the loyalty and advantage of all the Reagan household examined on a couple of event.
Sometimes, doing the best factor is not at all times the best factor.
Since that is the ultimate season, may we see some members of the family maintain slightly too tight to their values?
And perhaps others can discover flexibility of their righteous morals.
What Will Happen in Blue Bloods Season 14?
While followers aren’t glad about this being the top of Blue Bloods, we’re coming to phrases with the loss.
But if happy followers are what the community desires as soon as the final episode airs, there must be some storylines tied right into a bow.
Blue Bloods followers are not any strangers to heartbreak. Every member of the family has struggled, however nobody has had it more durable than Danny.
First, he misplaced his spouse. Then, he went by way of a number of companions, together with Jackie Curatola (Jennifer Esposito) as a snarky, hard-core detective. Now, he is an empty nester along with his boys off to school.
If something ought to occur for the ultimate season, it is seeing that horny man lastly get his fortunately ever after. Will we lastly get fireworks between him and former companion Jackie? How about that psychic he is been cozy with in earlier seasons? Will he undertake a child?
And what about Erin? What will her last vacation spot appear like? Some followers assume there’s chemistry between her and her investigator, Anthony, however different lovers wish to see Erin reunited along with her former husband, Jack.
And how about what is going on on along with her daughter? We want closure!
This viewer thinks she ought to proceed to concentrate on her profession and at last make that leap to run for District Attorney. The quick and free approach the present DA performs is simply too harking back to the injustices in the true world.
Then there’s the way forward for the celebrity of the household. Jamie is efficiently juggling his marriage to fellow Officer Eddie and his rocketing profession as a subject intelligence sergeant.
But we see some strains taking place, not simply between him and his boss but in addition with Eddie. She would not like being saved at midnight, which Jamie has to do as a part of his job.
Could Eddie’s insecurities trigger an unrepairable rift between the couple? Or may it lead her into hazard as she tries to uncover one in all Jamie’s secrets and techniques?
Other followers are hoping for a being pregnant announcement to shut out Season 14. But provided that there have been zero hints that the couple is considering in that route, it will be an odd determination on the writers’ half.
We have not dramatically stated goodbye to anybody this season, a lot to our psyche’s appreciation, however that does not imply all is nice in Reaganland. We may even see somebody we love die earlier than the sequence finale.
Maybe it is Eddie, who’s not a Reagan by blood.
But many followers are betting on the most recent addition to the Reagan crew — Joe Hill. Hill is the son of Joe Reagan, who died within the line of responsibility.
Since we lately acquired an episode involving Joe’s killer — and his son, who’s now a cop — plenty of theories land on Joe because the one who dies. Would it’s a very good transfer for the writers to kill off the son in the identical method as the daddy?
Then there’s the oldest member of the household. Henry has been energetic and sharp all through the sequence.
Even although he not carries the badge, he nonetheless retains his cop nature.
The writers might resolve to finish Season 14 with the loss of life of the oldest Reagan. While that might be emotionally traumatizing, it must play into the plot of the episode.
A homicide of Henry would undoubtedly arouse everything of the NYPD, however extra so the sleeping bear inside Frank.
He’s Commissioner now, however at one time, he was a cop. Let us witness that aspect of him earlier than the sequence ends. Let him resolve a case and get his dangerous man.
That man and that mustache and the motion of a gunfight? Yes, please!
There is speak that we’ll see Frank hand in his retirement papers to shut out the present. He’s at all times had beef with the mayor, the press, and typically the oldsters of New York.
Giving him a retirement ending may work out, however it will must be a very good trigger to make him stop doing what he loves most. Otherwise, it will be a cop-out of a option to ship his character off.
We have not been given any appropriate alternate options to take Frank’s place. And followers would not reply nicely in the event that they threw a stranger into the function and referred to as it a day.
However, one TV fanatic lately hinted at the potential of changing Frank along with his assistant, Detective Abigail Baker. It may work!
A couple of hopeful followers assume all the Reagans will advance of their careers with Frank’s finish, a scenario which will contain bringing Jamie in as the brand new commissioner.
It would take some main stretching to satisfy these needs.
While Jamie would make a very good candidate along with his unwavering honesty and integrity — plus a legislation diploma — he is a bit younger and under-experienced within the political struggle of PC.
Whatever performs out within the last episodes of Season 14, almost each fan agrees — or not less than expects — the present to hold forth with a last household dinner. With all of the household introduced again to say goodbye.
When Will Blue Bloods Season 14 Air?
The author’s strike in 2023 induced a severe delay within the return of followers’ favourite characters. Fall TV was almost non-existent. And the spring lineup hasn’t been a lot better.
While a standard season might be 18 episodes or extra, most exhibits within the 2024 spring lineup — which usually would have began airing within the autumn — have lower than 10 episodes.
Blue Bloods will finish their last season with a complete of 18 episodes. But followers will not get all of them at one time.
We’re caught with the shortened spring lineup of eight episodes. In the autumn, we’ll get one other shortened half-season with the ultimate 10 episodes.
It’s equal elements reduction that we aren’t saying goodbye simply but and frustration on the anticipation of what is to return with the second half of the season.
And whole angst on the torment they will undoubtedly go away us with in the course of the lengthy hole between season halves.
You can proceed maintaining with the Reagans on Friday nights on CBS. Or you’ll be able to stream them to your coronary heart’s delight on Paramount+.
Why Did Blue Bloods Get Cancelled?
Over the years, rumors have circulated about when and why Blue Bloods could be taken off the air.
One conspiracy principle was that the present would finish as a result of the actors could be prepared to maneuver on, as within the case of Kevin Costner and Yellowstone. But that was not the scenario with Blue Bloods.
Rather, lots of the forged members, together with Tom Selleck, have stated the concept of ending the present wasn’t theirs.
When requested concerning the present’s ending, Selleck had this to say:
“For the previous 13 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a present that not solely celebrates the women and men who shield and serve in New York City, but in addition displayed the significance of household.
“Working alongside these unbelievable actors, writers, producers, administrators, and crew has been a dream come true, and I’m grateful to have been part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes.
“Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for his or her steadfast assist, and we provide heartfelt gratitude to the followers who gathered with us for dinner each Friday evening.”
We have not seen an official launch from the community, but when followers needed to guess, the cancellation could be as a consequence of cash. Most networks are attempting to chop prices after the SAG-AFTRA and WGA writers’ strikes in 2023.
As of 2022, over 600 US-based live-action scripted tv sequence have been within the works.
That’s a number of exhibits to price range funds for, but it surely permits loyal Blue Blooders to discover a new present to switch the coveted Friday evening spot of their lives.
Once all of the cancellations are accomplished, anyway.
Please do not allow them to take any extra of our favorites! We’re already teetering on the potential lack of Stabler after we simply acquired him again.
When will sufficient be sufficient?
Is There a Chance for Fans to Save Blue Bloods?
It’s no shock that Blue Bloods loyalists are past annoyed on the discover of canceling a present that has been going robust since 2010.
The actors appear to be simply as upset on the present’s ending.
As viewers, once we make investments that a lot time into characters and a storyline, it may be exhausting to let go, particularly if the ending is not accomplished proper.
It’s at all times nice when the writers go away sufficient meat for a reboot or renewal someday sooner or later. We’ve seen a lot of them accomplished, together with Magnum PI, which initially starred Tom Selleck.
While it is too early for a reboot of Blue Bloods, followers are hopeful that the community will reverse its cancellation determination.
In one other interview, Selleck stated, “CBS will discover an terrible lot of individuals aren’t able to say goodbye to it. The present’s extra widespread than ever, and I believe numbers will enhance with the curiosity this yr. We’re actually not out of concepts.”
In March, Donnie Wahlberg (Detective Danny Reagan) shared a screenshot of the Top 5 trending subject #SaveBlueBloods with the caption, “You all by no means stop to amaze.”
If you wish to do your half to assist Blue Bloods see a Season 15, head to Twitter (X) and observe the @SaveBlueBloods account and use the hashtag #SaveBlueBloods.
You may discover the petition on Change.org, which is near reaching a 15,000 signature aim.
Blue Bloods is not the one fan-favorite that acquired its strolling papers. Twitter (X) is lit with #CanceltheCancel petitions as followers work to avoid wasting their favourite exhibits.
We’re additionally saying goodbye to our mates at Firehouse 19. While Station 19 began as a derivative of Grey’s Anatomy, it rapidly grew to become a favourite for followers of firefighting exhibits with a constructive LBGTQ+ illustration.
No one is certain why the powers that be determined to cancel Station 19. But it may need to do with the brand new competitors and time slot change.
Now, 9-1-1 comes on first, adopted by Grey’s Anatomy after which Station 19. ABC initially canceled 9-1-1. But fairly than finish abruptly, FOX picked the present up for Season 7.
Another canceled-not-canceled sequence instance is S.W.A.T., a CBS sequence starring Shemar Moore.
Fans have been dwelling on saying goodbye to the beloved 20 David Squad with a shortened 13-episode farewell tour for weeks. Then, out of the blue, CBS determined to resume S.W.A.T. for an eighth season.
The identical factor after they canceled S.W.A.T. after Season 6 in 2023. That time, they reversed the choice lower than three days later and gave viewers Season 7.
So, whereas we’re at present mourning the lack of the Reagans as a part of our Friday evening traditions, followers should not quit hope.
If viewers work exhausting sufficient, there may be a cancelled cancel order sooner or later for Blue Bloods.
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Sara Trimble is a employees author for TV Fanatic. You can observe her on X.
