Hold onto your hats, Blue Bloods faithful! Even though we said goodbye to the Reagan family’s Friday night dinners after 14 incredible seasons in December 2024, it looks like the legacy is far from over. Donnie Wahlberg, our beloved Detective Danny Reagan, has been stirring up excitement by teasing the upcoming spinoff series, Boston Blue, and hinting at how it will honor the original show’s spirit.
In a recent interview, Wahlberg opened up about the bittersweet feeling of Blue Bloods‘ conclusion but quickly pivoted to the exciting future of Boston Blue. The new series will see Danny Reagan transition from the NYPD to the Boston Police Department, marking a significant change of scenery but, according to Wahlberg, not a departure from the core values we’ve come to love.
“This is keeping Blue Bloods alive, this is carrying on the traditions and the legacies, this is a way to bring Blue Bloods forward,” Wahlberg enthusiastically shared. His words suggest that while the setting may be different, the heart and soul of what made Blue Bloods so compelling – the strong sense of family, duty, and justice – will continue in this new chapter.
While details about the plot and other characters in Boston Blue are still emerging, we do know that Danny will be partnered with a detective named Lena Peters, who comes from a prominent Boston law enforcement family. This hints at the introduction of a new family dynamic, potentially mirroring the Reagan family’s strong bonds and traditions, but within a different city and with new challenges. Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek: Discovery) has been cast as Detective Lena Peters, promising a dynamic partnership with Wahlberg.
Wahlberg himself seems genuinely excited about this new venture, emphasizing that “the end of something became the beginning of something new.” He acknowledges the difficulty of saying goodbye to Blue Bloods but is clearly energized by the opportunity to continue Danny’s story and expand the show’s universe.
The move to Boston offers a fresh backdrop for compelling police procedural storytelling while still allowing for potential crossovers or mentions of the Reagan family back in New York. As Wahlberg himself teased, “If he’s a Reagan, it will never be just Danny. There’ll always be a Reagan a phone call away. And the traditions that the Reagans have, Danny wouldn’t abandon those traditions.” This leaves the door open for familiar faces to potentially appear down the line, further connecting the two series.
Boston Blue is slated to premiere on CBS in January 2026, taking over the Friday 10 PM EST timeslot, a familiar slot for Blue Bloods fans. This strategic scheduling suggests that CBS is confident in the spinoff’s ability to capture the original show’s audience. So, are you ready to follow Danny Reagan to Boston and see how he carries on the legacy of Blue Bloods? What kind of new cases and relationships do you expect to see? The excitement is building, and the next chapter in this beloved franchise promises to be an engaging ride!
