Blue Bloods Cast Reacts as CBS Series Ends Forever!

The cast of Blue Bloods has bid farewell to the show, which concluded for good after 14 years on Friday, December 13. Despite the show’s cancellation by CBS, which came as a shock to many, the cast, including Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynihan, and Tom Selleck, expressed their disappointment and sadness at the decision.

The cancellation news may not have been entirely unexpected, as the cast and producers had agreed to a 25 percent pay cut in exchange for the show’s latest season. However, Moynihan, who played ADA Erin Reagan, revealed the team’s emotional response, saying, “Everybody was really upset and sad” upon hearing the news. After the finale aired, the cast took to social media to pay tribute to the show.

Moynihan shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Wish I could post a photo of every one of the cast and crew who has helped make @BlueBloods_CBS what it is. It took a village and I love that village! See y’all at 11pm with a few tears in our eyes!”

Donnie Wahlberg, who portrayed Detective 1st Grade Daniel “Danny” Reagan, added, “Thank you for all the love – through all the years! All 14 of them to be exact. We are on to whatever comes next, and whatever that is, we do it together, again! As always! Thank you Blockheads!”

Vanessa Ray, who played Officer Edit “Eddie” Janko, reflected on the bond she formed with her co-stars, saying on Instagram, “On the eve of our last episode, I’m thinking about my partners. We used to laugh about the number of times we were scripted to say ‘I need a partner I can trust…’ I assure you I trust Will, Yasha, Lauren, and Ian with my life. My confidants, my pastors, my mirrors, my guides, my friends. This is a bond that will last forever. Thank you. I love you. Always.”

Marisa Ramirez, who portrayed Detective 1st Grade Maria Baez, shared her gratitude for being part of the show, saying, “The final #bluebloods Friday. Such an honor and a privilege to be a part of this miracle. Thank you to all of the amazing fans that made this show the success that it has been. I tried many times to make a short video thanking you all but the tears wouldn’t stop. Thank you to the best cast and crew in the world for filling my heart with so much love, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. You are all so wildly talented and I wish you all nothing but continued success and joy. I can’t wait to be back on the East coast with you all someday working on the next miracle that we will make happen. So blessed to be able to call you all my Blue Bloods family.”

CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach acknowledged the impact of the show, saying, “We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show. We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give the show the send-off it deserves. All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule.”

Blue Bloods, which premiered in 2010, followed the Reagan family in New York law enforcement, led by Frank Reagan (Selleck), the fictional NYPD commissioner. The show focused on Frank’s children, all of whom worked within the law enforcement system, highlighting their personal and professional lives.

When news of the cancellation broke, Selleck expressed his gratitude, saying, “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. 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. Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for their steadfast support and we offer heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.”