Maybe Tom Selleck was right: The Blue Bloods universe may not be finished after all.
In a presentation at Paramount’s annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday, Paramount Global co-CEO Brian Robbins hinted that a new Blue Bloods series is in the works following the CBS drama’s announced end later this year. In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods,
Robbins told shareholders, adding that CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.
Now we knew that new offshoots of Dexter, Billions, and Fire Country were already in development, but nothing has been officially announced about a possible Blue Bloods spinoff. Yet, anyway. (CBS declined to confirm any news when reached by TVLine.)
A Bittersweet Conclusion to Season 14
Bidding farewell to Blue Bloods feels bittersweet and premature,
noted star Bridget Moynahan. The show’s beloved protagonist Frank Reagan, played by Tom Selleck, has had a long-standing connection with viewers. Donnie Wahlberg expressed his feelings saying the cast felt ‘more upset and sad’
than happy about the end.
An Emotional Farewell from Tom Selleck
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,
said series star Tom Selleck.
The Last Dinner Table Scene
The sentiment echoed through the entire cast. Bridget Moynahan reflected on their time together saying, I think it’s more saying goodbye to the people behind the characters… We’ve created such a family on set with each other and the crew…
The Network’s Perspective
CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach stated firmly that it’s time to refresh the schedule. We love this cast, we love their passion for the show… We are going to end the show come December,
she emphasized.
A Bright Outlook for Franchise Extensions
The end of Season 14 does beg the question: would fans watch a Blue Bloods spinoff? Robbins didn’t provide extensive details but hinted it could be among the future franchise extensions. The shift comes at a crucial time for Paramount Global;
The Future Beyond Blue Bloods
The potential merger offers involving Paramount Global have left fans with mixed feelings. But with viewership statistics hitting over 11 million viewers per episode during the recent television season, more stories within the universe of Blue Bloods might just be on the horizon.
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