The best trait of the Reagan family in Blue Bloods perfectly justifies why CBS needs to continue the series. The legendary police procedural helmed by Tom Selleck will end after 14 seasons in December 2024. The news outraged cast members and fans, who believed the series should continue. There is some merit to the claims, since Blue Bloods comprises lasting qualities that make it a staple of network television. Regardless, after Blue Bloods airs its final chapter in the fall 2024-2025 TV cycle, the beloved Reagan family Blue Bloods characters will be replaced by NCIS: Sydney mid-season.
The familial procedural series will air the second installment of Blue Bloods season 14 in the fall when it returns from a midseason break. The chapter will conclude the storylines of the Reagan family members for now. However, fans and actors of the series hold out hope that Blue Bloods will soon return. Whether it’s in a spinoff series or the renewal of the original series, there’s a key reason CBS should return the Reagan family to regular programming. The family premise is a cornerstone of the series and one of the most vital reasons for continuing the show.
Blue Bloods’ Core Raegan Cast Remains Complete After 14 Seasons
The cast of Blue Bloods has achieved a fantastic feat, which alone justifies the show’s continuation. After 14 seasons on network TV, all five cornerstone Reagan family members are still in the picture. Danny, Jamie, Frank, Erin, and Henry Reagan have all been with the series throughout its 14 seasons, their presence never faltering as the series endured a decade and a half of changes. Instead, the family ebbed and flowed with the times. The Reagans experienced tribulations that challenged the family, but always left them stronger for it, always able to recuperate over their iconic Reagan family dinners.
It is almost unthinkable that the series will not continue, considering that Donnie Wahlberg, Will Estes, Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, and Len Cariou have stayed open and dedicated to Blue Bloods for nearly 15 years of their careers. Rather than canceling the series, CBS should reward the cast for their dedication by renewing it until a core cast member leaves. Many fans agree that the network is cutting the narratives of the Reagan family members all too short, spearheading a fan-led campaign to save Blue Bloods. While CBS can replace the series, it can’t replace what constitutes its unique legacy.
Why Blue Bloods’ Maintaining Its Core Cast After So Long Is So Impressive
Canceling Blue Bloods would be taking for granted the cast’s rich history, which has unfolded over 14 seasons. While the Reagan family has a strong family dynamic, so does the cast. The core cast of Blue Bloods remains intact after 14 years, which is a rarity for network television. Most police procedurals, or any show with a complex ensemble cast, must reshuffle their cast members every few years. For instance, the core cast of another popular CBS police procedural, NCIS, has been shuffled every few years since season 2 to accommodate actors coming and going.
Blue Bloods has a rich history that CBS can’t replicate. During an era where reboots, revivals, sequels, and prequels are more prevalent, CBS should stop and reconsider canceling one of its most established series. The network should not cancel a series with a dedicated following or replace Blue Bloods with a spinoff. It’s incredible that, after 14 seasons on television, Blue Bloods has not only one remaining core cast member but five. The network could follow the precedent it set with Shemar Moore’s CBS series, reversing SWAT’s cancelation ahead of season 7 and again ahead of season 8.
What The Blue Bloods’ Cast Have Said About Its Controversial Cancelation & Possible Future
Blue Bloods cast members spoke out following CBS’ decision not to renew the series for season 15, expressing their desire to see it continue. Moreover, the producers and cast have put their money where their mouth is, taking a pay cut to produce Blue Bloods season 14. One of the most outspoken cast members has been Donnie Wahlberg, who portrays Detective Danny Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg’s hopeful Blue Bloods updates mostly revolve around his optimism to see the series continue, potentially hinting at the Blue Bloods spinoff that has been confirmed but remains in its primal stage.
The longevity of the Reagan family is a rare network TV gem.
Tom Selleck also hopes for Blue Bloods’ cancelation reversal, remarking on the matter for CBS News in May 2024. Selleck stated that the entire cast wanted to return and that he was holding out hope for a Reagan family revival. As two of the most prominent figureheads of the series, Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg’s insistence on seeing the show continue worsens the show’s cancelation if CBS doesn’t opt to reverse their decision. The longevity of the Reagan family is a rare network TV gem, and it’s the primary reason to revive the series for Blue Bloods season 15.
