Donnie Wahlberg is bringing Danny Reagan back to the small screen. After the cancellation of Blue Bloods in 2023, CBS has greenlit a spinoff series centered on Wahlberg’s iconic character, Danny Reagan, with a working title of Boston Blue. The show is set to premiere in the 2025-2026 broadcast season.
In Boston Blue, Wahlberg’s NYPD detective Danny Reagan relocates to Boston, where he partners with a new character, Detective Lena Peters, a member of a prominent Boston police family. Together, they’ll navigate the complexities of crime-fighting in a new city, blending the familiarity of Danny’s seasoned detective work with the fresh dynamics of the Boston Police Department.
The series will continue the legacy of Blue Bloods, which spanned 14 seasons and followed the Reagan family—a powerful and tight-knit clan within the NYPD. Throughout the series, Danny Reagan was the eldest surviving son of Frank Reagan (played by Tom Selleck), the NYPD Commissioner, and was known for his tough but compassionate approach to policing. Other major characters included Frank’s father, Henry Reagan, played by Len Cariou, as well as Danny’s brother, Jamie Reagan (Will Estes), and their sister, Erin Reagan (Bridget Moynahan), a successful assistant DA.
While casting details for Boston Blue are still under wraps, Donnie Wahlberg is the only confirmed member of the cast. The show marks a fresh direction for his character as he transitions from New York to Boston, creating new storylines and relationships while honoring the past.
Blue Bloods was officially canceled by CBS in November 2023, much to the disappointment of fans. The show had enjoyed a steady following and consistently dominated its time slot. Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck voiced his frustration with the cancellation, citing the series’ long-term success despite being underappreciated by the network. However, CBS’s recent decision to create Boston Blue has sparked hope that the Blue Bloods legacy will live on, albeit in a different form.
One of the key questions surrounding the new series is whether Tom Selleck will reprise his role as Frank Reagan in Boston Blue. While Selleck has expressed his dissatisfaction with the end of Blue Bloods, his involvement in the spinoff remains uncertain. The possibility of a crossover or cameo from the original Blue Bloods cast, including Selleck, would no doubt be a significant draw for longtime fans of the show.
Although plot details for Boston Blue are being kept under wraps, fans can expect a continuation of the family-centric storytelling that made Blue Bloods so beloved. The spinoff may delve into the relationships between police families and the pressures that come with their work, just as Blue Bloods did over its 14-year run.
For now, viewers can revisit the Reagan family saga, as all 14 seasons of Blue Bloods are currently available for streaming on Paramount+. With Boston Blue set to bring new energy and fresh storylines, it looks like the Reagan legacy will continue to shine in Boston.
