Blue Bloods Spin-Off EXPOSED: What You NEED to Know About Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan Series!

In the landscape of 2000s TV, few network shows matched the success of Blue Bloods. Premiering on CBS in 2010, the police procedural enjoyed an impressive run, spanning 14 seasons and nearly 300 episodes. But as with all great series, Blue Bloods came to an end when CBS canceled it at the close of 2023. While this was tough news for fans, there’s a silver lining — some characters, or at least one very popular one, are set to continue their story.

After much speculation, CBS officially confirmed the Blue Bloods spinoff in February 2025. Titled Boston Blue, the show received a straight-to-series order, bypassing the traditional pilot stage. This means Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan will headline a full season of his own.

Produced by CBS Studios alongside Jerry Bruckheimer Television, the new series has yet to announce additional cast members beyond Wahlberg. While there’s talk about Tom Selleck’s Frank Reagan possibly making an appearance, Selleck appears more focused on working on a Western project with Taylor Sheridan.

Interestingly, other Blue Bloods spinoff ideas were explored, including one following Danny to Texas. Ultimately, Boston Blue—which wasn’t originally planned as part of the Blue Bloods universe—was adapted to serve as Wahlberg’s starring vehicle. CBS Studios President David Stapf shared insights with Deadline in July 2024, just before the Blue Bloods finale:

“It’s a brand, a title, and a show that is beloved. We’ve got to get it right, so we’re taking our time and trying to figure out, okay, what is the next iteration of Blue Bloods? We have a whole season to go where we intend to celebrate it all season long as to how good that show is, so there’s still time for us to figure that out.”

Fans can look forward to a thoughtful continuation that honors the legacy while exploring new territory.