The Blue Bloods universe is officially expanding with a new spinoff series that will center on Donnie Wahlberg's fan-favorite character Danny Reagan.
The hit CBS police procedural ended its run last December 2024. Fans have been wondering whether there are plans to continue the franchise with a new spinoff series.
Blue Bloods Spinoff 'Boston Blue' Receives Series Order
It was recently announced that CBS has given a straight-to-series order on the Blue Bloods spinoff series Boston Blue.
The offshoot will center on Wahlberg's Danny Reagan as he embarks on a new position in Boston PD and partner with Detective Lena Peters, "the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family."
The new series will be spearheaded by S.W.A.T. writers Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis. Wahlberg and Jerry Bruckheimer will also be involved as executive producers.
Since the original series ended its run, there have been rumors and speculations that CBS might be working on a new spinoff project that will expand the Blue Blood universe similar to what they've done with CSI, NCIS, FBI, and other procedural shows in their umbrella.
Fans can now also breathe a sigh of relief as the Blue Bloods franchise has not officially ended its run and it would be interesting whether the characters from the original series will visit Danny in his Boston adventure.
What to Expect in Boston Blue
Most of the details regarding Boston Blue are still being kept under wraps aside from the logline that they announced.
Wahlberg previously opened up about his uncertainty about the potential spinoff project as he wasn't sure how it could continue without the entire core family.
"It’s going to be a very delicate dance to keep that integrity. Where’s the family going to be? They can’t be in New York. I would probably drive to New York from Ohio, if I was Danny, to go to every dinner and back," he said.
"Until we know that there’s absolutely no way this show can be resurrected somehow, I think we’re all walking forward... but taking a peek back."
Now, it looks like CBS has figured out how to expand the franchise and the answer is to set it in Wahlberg's hometown.
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