Donnie Wahlberg shares his feelings about the “Blue Bloods” spin-off and the final episodes

Hearing Wahlberg talk this way about Blue Bloods is not surprising. The actor has been vocal throughout the series about his affection for his Danny role and how much the show has meant to him overall. In August, Wahlberg delivered an emotional speech upon culminating the filming for Blue Bloods’ final episodes, wherein he called filming the show “just a dream.” In the same speech, he also said he “would just be honored to work with any of [the Blue Bloods team] again.” A Blue Bloods spinoff could be one potential avenue in which to do that.

Wahlberg’s sentiment can also be a comfort to viewers of the show that are upset that the series was cancelled. In addition to Wahlberg’s affectionate tribute to the series, Selleck has been highly vocal about his desire for Blue Bloods to continue, satisfying its devoted audience. Back in May, Selleck asserted that “CBS will come to their senses,” and save Blue Bloods from cancellation after many years on air. This month, Selleck maintained this position, saying that he was “kind of frustrated” about the show being cancelled because it was “still being wildly successful.”

At the time of its cancellation, CBS doubled-down to assert that there would be no Blue Bloods season 15. Prior to making the decision to nix the show, CBS had reportedly tried to negotiate budget cuts for Blue Bloods. This in part has made the show’s cancellation extremely controversial among both audiences and cast members. Faced with this impasse, it may at first seem unlikely that Blue Bloods could return in any capacity. However, the continual support of actors like Selleck and Wahlberg could be hopeful for a potential Blue Bloods spinoff.

Evaluating The Likelihood Of A Blue Bloods Spinoff

It May Depend On The End-of-Series Ratings

Despite Wahlberg’s ardent support of Blue Bloods, CBS has not mentioned any plans for a spinoff series. The fact that the network still canceled the show despite actors’ and viewers’ woes is not a great sign for the prospects of a spinoff. As a result, I believe that the ratings for the Blue Bloods season 14 ending will be the most likely determinant of the show’s future. Perhaps the support of actors like Wahlberg can also encourage viewers to watch it in droves, helping the spinoff chances.

What A Blue Bloods Spinoff Could Look Like

The Show Could Go Forward Or Backward In Time

Though no Blue Bloods spinoff show has been announced, there have been multiple ideas for such a series. Some of these ideas involve Danny Reagan directly, which would necessitate Wahlberg’s return. Some have suggested a spinoff series between Danny and Baez, who have been working on solving mysteries together since Blue Bloods season 4. The two characters have a good relationship in the current series, which could even form into a romance if the show chose to go that route. If Wahlberg were particularly pushing for the show’s return, this spinoff option might be a good one.

Blue Bloods could also go in the direction of network shows like Young Sheldon and make a prequel series set years before. Selleck’s character, Frank Reagan, is one of the most beloved in the series, and one I think could lend itself well to more exploration. There is some mystery about his backstory, as Frank had a wife and son who died before the events of the crime drama. Looking more into their characters, while portraying Frank as a younger man, could be an interesting way for the series to go should Blue Bloods get a spinoff.

Blue Bloods

A police procedural set in New York City, Blue Bloods follows the lives of the Irish-American Reagan family, who has a strong family history and current powerful roles in the New York Police Department.