Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in ‘Blue Bloods’.Photo:CBS
CBS
Blue Bloodsis coming to an end on CBS after its upcoming 14th season.
The network confirmed the news in a press release on Monday, noting that the long-running crime drama’sfinal seasonwill be split into two parts.
The first 10 episodes will premiere on Feb. 16 while the remaining eight episodes are expected to air in fall 2024. The show will also be available to stream live on Paramount+.
“Blue Bloodswill forever be a beloved part of CBS’ legacy," Amy Reisenbach and David Stapf, the respective presidents of CBS Entertainment and CBS Studios, wrote in a joint statement. “It ruled Friday nights with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and established itself as a pillar of our winning lineup with an exceptionally devoted fan base.”
The cast of ‘Blue Bloods’.John Paul Filo/CBS
Selleck, who portrays family patriarch Frank Regan, paid tribute to his time on the show in a statement of his own.
“For the past 13 years it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve in New York City, but also displayed the importance of family,” he gushed. “Working alongside these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors and crew has been a dream come true and I’m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes.”
Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in ‘Blue Bloods’.Patrick Harbron/CBS via Getty Images
Patrick Harbron/CBS via Getty Images
He concluded with a note of thanks to the network and the beloved series’ devoted fans, adding on behalf of the cast and crew, “We offer heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.”
Wade thanked CBS Studios and the CBS Television Network for allowing them to “tell our stories in multi-layered narratives that have gone on to resonate with millions of people,” before vowing to fans: “We look forward to giving fans an exciting and emotionally satisfying final season, and we are forever grateful for their enthusiasm and loyalty over all these years.”
‘Blue Bloods’.Photo 12 / Alamy
Photo 12 / Alamy
In addition to Selleck,Blue Bloodsalso starsDonnie Wahlberg,Bridget Moynahan,Will Estes,Len Cariou,Marisa RamirezandVanessa Ray.
Before the CBS drama wasrenewed for a 14th seasonin March, Wahlberg spoke to PEOPLE about the possibility of the series getting canceled without a proper ending — and why he didn’t want that for fans.
“I loveBlue Bloods, and I think if there weren’t a season 14, the loyal fans of the show would be very, very outraged,” noted Wahlberg, who plays Danny Reagan on the series. “They’re part of the Reagan family. The audience is the extended family.”
Tom Selleck and Donnie Wallberg in ‘Blue Bloods’.John Paul Filo. ©2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc.
He continued, “If the show were to go away without [the audience] having a proper sendoff … I think they would be mortified. So I suspect [we’ll] have at least another season.”
Blue Bloods, which follows a multigenerational family of cops, premiered on CBS in 2010. With season 14 and theendofNCIS: Los Angelesin May,Blue Bloodsbecame the second-longest-running scripted series airing on CBS afterNCIS, which was previously renewed for a 21st season.
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The first installment ofBlue Bloodsseason 14 will premiere Feb. 16 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+.
source: people.com
