Blue Bloods ending: A Star's Heartfelt Goodbye and the Show's Lasting Legacy!
Blue Bloods Says Goodbye: A Star's Emotional Farewell After 14 Seasons
After fourteen long seasons, Blue Bloods is calling it quits! And that has left some fans rather sad; however there's more! This popular CBS police procedural, centered around the Reagan family dynasty of NYPD officers has reached the end with season 14— and some of the stars aren’t exactly thrilled with the idea that the show ended so soon! One star in particular; expressed very strong disappointment surrounding this change; the implications that this change had on all aspects surrounding this production and ultimately her personal friendships! One star in particular showed considerable amounts of discontent.
The first episode of season 14 (part 2, airing October 18th) begins that final run for Blue Bloods; following that iconic and long-standing family throughout the show, consisting of Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan, Will Estes as Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou as Henry Reagan, and Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan. And these actors were rather dismayed and unhappy with the changes that have transpired, particularly considering the strength and longevity for this police procedural and the many other projects that involved this extremely capable ensemble!
Bridget Moynahan's Emotional Reaction: "I Want My Job Back!"
Bridget Moynahan, in a recent interview on Sherri (via HELLO! Magazine), spoke about the show’s ending. Her emotional reaction was rather striking! Calling it “bittersweet,” she hilariously declared, “I want my job back!”. Yet it wasn't only personal professional loss! It is important to keep in mind this entire show centered heavily around the family and how close the cast became.
She made an interesting point— she emphasized how these are relationships going far beyond those on-screen: “we were a family on and off the screen,” showing that they all grew really close, maintaining contact with her colleagues Wahlberg and Vanessa Ray (Eddie Janko-Reagan), getting together even after the production had ended, celebrating various occasions; which continues despite all the difficult transitions.
What Does This Mean For Blue Bloods’ Future?
While Wahlberg and Moynahan openly stated they wished for Blue Bloods to continue; Moynahan's comments firmly established that this particular show actually ends here! And they currently aren't working toward anything in its stead; no announcements for sequels or spin-offs exist, at least not yet. Yet, there's more! Wahlberg told TV Insider that a spin-off could work IF it truly reflects the same values of that original. A spin-off is entirely within the realms of possibility.
It also highlights how Moynahan's career doesn’t completely stop at Blue Bloods! Only three months after production had ended, she started shooting the feature film, “Original Sound”, this time co-starring alongside Eric Stoltz, Laura Marano, and Ted King! This movie? It's the directorial debut of long-time Blue Bloods actor, Gregory Jbara. Even after the end, she’s remaining very close to that family. A completely successful transition to future projects and careers; something her previous emotional expression of discontent might just lack context for! A clever career continuation!
Conclusion: A Legacy of Family, Friendship, and Outstanding Television
Blue Bloods might be finishing; that series finale will probably air before 2024 ends— but it leaves such a great and powerful legacy of incredibly strong television and emotional family-based storytelling. Moynahan’s comments are significant. They perfectly highlight how that family’s core value and dynamics from this iconic CBS show went beyond mere plot, emphasizing what they all shared: genuine, powerful relationships; those off-screen dynamics and close friendships further illustrate and cement that impressive strength of character within that cast!
