The finale of Blue Bloods was a moment many fans hoped would never come. Despite hopes for a change of heart from CBS, the network didn’t back down, and the final episode aired yesterday, December 13. The series has been a staple on television, and its farewell leaves a hard-to-fill void.
With the title End of Tour, episode 18 of Blue Bloods was packed with emotions, especially after the promo hinted at a major death, leading fans to suspect it would be Officer Luis Badillo (Ian Quilan). The plot focused on the Reagan family working together to stop chaos in the city, caused by New York gangs demanding the release of their imprisoned members. This conflict led to a shootout that put everyone on high alert.
Among the victims of the gang attack were Badillo, who, as suspected, dies, a judge, and Mayor Peter Chase (Dylan Walsh), who is seriously injured and asks Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) to do whatever it takes to stop the shootings. These events lead to one of the most thrilling scenes in Blue Bloods, featuring Tom Selleck and Edward James Olmos as Lorenzo Batista, the imprisoned father of the gang member who shot the mayor.
Blue Bloods also showed touching moments like Badillo’s funeral, engagements, and the announcement of a new family member. Finally, after 14 seasons and 293 episodes, the Reagan family sat down for one last on-screen dinner with Frank (Tom Selleck), Henry (Len Cariou), Jack Boyle (Peter Hermann), Erin (Bridget Moynahan) and her daughter Nicky (Sami Gayle), Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) with his sons Sean (Andrew Terraciano) and Jack (Tony Terraciano), Joe Hill (Will Hochman), Jamie (Will Estes), and Eddie (Vanessa Ray).
Blue Bloods Fans Hope CBS Expands Its Universe with a Spin-Off
As for the franchise’s future, there are rumors about a possible Blue Bloods spin-off. Although nothing has been officially confirmed, speculations suggest it could focus on other members of the Reagan family, like Eddie, Jamie, or Joe Hill.
The series has maintained strong performance, which could influence CBS’s decision to continue with new stories featuring some of its main characters. While we wait for more news, those who want to enjoy all seasons of Blue Bloods can tune in to CBS, Sling TV, Fubo TV, and Paramount+.
