10 Biggest Unanswered Questions After Blue Bloods’ Ending

Blue Bloods season 14, episode 18, “End Of Tour,” left several big questions unanswered. The iconic police and family drama’s series finale revealed the next step in the lives of each main character, fulfilling many of the items on the Blue Bloods series finale wishlist. The episode involved all of the Reagans in trying to put a stop to gang violence in the city after members fatally shot a judge and Eddie’s (Vanessa Ray) partner, attempted to assassinate Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh), and threatened to continue to cause mayhem if their demands weren’t met.

While the case took up the bulk of “End of Tour,” the episode ended with the last of Blue Bloods’ family dinners, which had been central to the series’ success. The family dinner allowed the Reagans to catch up with one another before the credits rolled and was significant because Eddie shared the news that she’s pregnant and expecting her first child in June. While this final dinner gave Eddie and Jamie their dream ending, it also left other questions unanswered, giving a reunion movie or spinoff a direction to go in.

10. What’s Next For Henry (Besides Welcoming A New Great-Grandchild)?

The Oldest Reagan Gets No Real Ending

Henry (Len Cariou) is one of Blue Bloods‘ best characters because he is the only one left from the generation before Frank. His age gives him a unique perspective on both police and personal matters, and he has also approached aging with wisdom and grace. Thus, it is disappointing that he didn’t have much of a wrap-up. Instead, he played an instrumental part in Danny’s decision to move forward with dating Baez by encouraging him to find someone to come home to after a tough day on the job.

Blue Bloods season 14 wasted Henry’s potential, using him only as a sounding board for the other Reagans. While that has always been part of his role, Henry also struggled with being retired and often wanted to stay involved in police work. He also got irritated when the younger Reagans, especially Jamie, treated him as feeble because of his age. These storylines were not resolved; additionally, the Blue Bloods series finale offered no hint of what is next for Henry besides his joy at welcoming a new Reagan to the family.

9. How & When Will Frank Retire?

Frank Remains In His Position As Commissioner At The Series’ End

Frank’s retirement would have made a perfect Blue Bloods ending. His dual role as the NYPD police commissioner and a loving father and grandfather to several cops, along with his refusal to compromise his values for the sake of political expediency, was central to Blue Bloods‘ premise, so his retirement would have made it clear that the series was over. Additionally, it would have made sense for him to either retire or take steps to do so after learning that he had another grandchild on the way.

The lack of discussion of Frank’s retirement also leaves open the question of who the next commissioner will be when he does decide to step down from the position.

However, Blue Bloods did not go this route. Instead, Frank’s final mission was simply another day’s work for him, and there was no discussion of his potential retirement at the final Reagan family dinner. The lack of discussion of Frank’s retirement also leaves open the question of who the next commissioner will be when he does decide to step down from the position. The non-answer about this issue is frustrating as there have been debates among the audience for years over whether Jamie should eventually follow in Frank’s footsteps.

8. How Does Frank’s Final Mission Change His Relationship With Mayor Chase?

The Pair’s Conversation Didn’t Resolve Anything

Frank has always had contentious relationships with whatever mayor he serves under, but his relationship with Mayor Chase was particularly difficult. Chase tended to take it personally whenever Frank wouldn’t support his initiatives and threatened to fire Frank when he was frustrated with his lack of cooperation even though doing so would have been political suicide because of Frank’s popularity. Thus, it would make sense for Frank’s hard work in catching the person who shot Chase to change Chase’s attitude toward him.

While Blue Bloods hints at a change during “End Of Tour,” it isn’t explicit, suggesting there will likely be more intense clashes between Frank and Chase in the future. Frank’s visit to Chase after order has been restored to the city does not include any discussion of how Chase feels about Frank now that all is said and done. While this is in keeping with both men’s characters, it makes it impossible to judge whether Chase’s gratitude leads him to realize that Frank doesn’t oppose his policies because of animosity toward him as a person.

7. Is Danny Really Burned Out On Work?

He Seemed To Be, But Nothing Was Mentioned

Danny seemed burned out during Blue Bloods season 14, part 2. He was exhausted by climbing stairs and dealing with suspects whose lives were made worse by getting involved with criminal investigations and didn’t seem like his usual chipper self. He seemed more worn out with each passing episode; his burnout seemed so extreme that one theory of the ending was that Danny would retire in the final episode despite being fairly young.

Arguably, Danny’s burnout could have been from not having someone to share his non-work life with who understands the burdens he struggles with, as he admits Henry was right that the problem is “I don’t have anybody not to bring it [the job] home to.” However, this is not made explicit, thus leaving the question open of what is going on with Danny career-wise and how much longer he can remain a homicide detective without it taking a huge toll on his mental health.

6. Will Danny & Baez’s Relationship Last?

The Two Were In The Early Stages As The Series Wrapped Up

Danny and Baez’s relationship was controversial, as the fanbase was equally split between those who wanted them to end up together and those who were strongly opposed. This might have contributed to why Blue Bloods ended their story by having Danny ask Baez out for pizza. This ending made the most sense for them, as there was little time remaining to establish the relationship by the time Danny decided to pursue it, but also left the question open of whether the relationship would succeed or fail, and it is equally possible that the two would decide after a few dates that they were better off as friends and work partners.

5. What’s Next For Sean After Graduating From NYU?

He Wasn’t Sure As Of The Penultimate Episode And Nothing Further Happens With This In The Finale

Sean (Andrew Terraciano) was a small child when Blue Bloods began, so he deserves a stronger ending than he got. During the family dinner in Blue Bloods season 14, episode 17, Sean shared the news that he had enough credits to graduate from NYU a year early, but didn’t know what he wanted to do and asked the older family members for advice. This appears to be the end of this story, as it is not mentioned again.

Sean had previously concluded he didn’t want to be a cop after helping Danny with a sting operation.

Sean appears only in the final dinner scene in “End of Tour,” and his only lines revolve around congratulating Eddie on her pregnancy. Although his brother Jack (Tony Terraciano) and cousin Nicky (Sami Gayle) return for the final dinner, Sean doesn’t ask them for advice or discuss the situation with them. Thus, his future is left up in the air rather than being resolved in any tangible manner, which is disappointing considering that Sean grew up over the series’ 14-year run.

4. How Will The Reagans Feel About Erin & Jack’s Secret Wedding?

Erin Delays Sharing The News Because of Eddie’s Pregnancy

Erin and Jack decide to secretly wed in the series finale after Jack helps track down a prisoner who has information Frank needs. Although this is a happy ending for them, the wedding is off-screen. Furthermore, the pair never share the news with the rest of the Reagan family, leaving their reactions in doubt. Jack comes to the final family dinner, but Erin decides not to share the news because she doesn’t want to overshadow Eddie’s pregnancy announcement.

This open question is particularly disappointing because the Reagans had strong feelings about Jack throughout the series and earlier in the season, Henry declared that Jack would only be forgiven “when I die.” The family seems to have accepted Jack’s presence, but their true feelings are never addressed, making it unclear how they will react when they finally learn the truth about Erin and Jack’s remarriage.

3. How Will Being Parents Affect Eddie & Jamie?

This Is A Huge Change For The Fan-Favorite Couple

Blue Bloods‘ Eddie and Jamie took a long time getting together, and it’s disappointing that they didn’t share many scenes during the final season. They did, however, get their dream ending when Eddie announced her pregnancy at the final Reagan family dinner. Unfortunately, their story ends there, leaving many questions open about how the next chapter of their lives will look.

Badillo’s death underscores the fact that Jamie and Eddie both put their lives at risk regularly on the job, which is something that will hit them differently once they are responsible for a child.

For Eddie, that might mean returning to work and dealing with a new partner at the same time as she’s first adjusting to being a mother. Additionally, Badillo’s death underscores the fact that Jamie and Eddie both put their lives at risk regularly on the job, which is something that will hit them differently once they are responsible for a child. The open questions around how all this will go would make a perfect topic for a spinoff featuring Jamie and Eddie, but for now, their parenthood journey is a mystery.

2. Will Joe Hill Join The Reagans’ Dinners More Frequently?

He Seems To Be More A Part Of The Family Now

Joe Hill had one of the best endings of all the Reagan characters. In the four years since he was first introduced, Joe has had a difficult relationship with the Reagans, as he wasn’t sure he wanted to be part of New York’s most famous cop family and they had trouble dealing with the fact that he was a constant reminder of the fact that they had lost his father. However, Joe is able to turn that around by the end of the series and joins the Reagans for their final family dinner.

This ending is wonderful, but Joe’s presence at the Reagan family dinner is still unusual enough that it brings up the question of whether he will come more frequently now. Joe is often involved in complex investigations, which is usually his stated reason for not attending, but he likely also stayed away in the past because of the awkwardness. Hopefully, his new feelings about his family will allow him to come to dinner more frequently, but there is no guarantee.

1. What Will The Next Blue Bloods Spinoff Be About?

The Finale Left Few Clues, But There Are Several Possibilities

“End of Tour” does not set up a specific spinoff for Blue Bloods. Although it leaves many questions unanswered, it is not a backdoor pilot, leaving the audience wondering if a spinoff will ever come to fruition and if so, what it is about. This lack of clarity makes Blue Bloods’ disappointing cancelation even harder to bear, as the Reagans will be off-screen for the foreseeable future.

It remains to be seen if any of these ideas pan out or if the series will have a reunion movie in the future, but there are certainly many stories that could be told.

It may be difficult for Blue Bloods to create a spinoff that retains the family values that made the original so popular. However, unanswered questions offer several possibilities, such as a show focused on Jamie and Eddie’s new life or one featuring Joe Hill as the lead. It remains to be seen if any of these ideas pan out or if the series will have a reunion movie in the future, but there are certainly many stories that could be told.