With Blue Bloods entering its final stretch, CBS is preparing to carry the franchise forward with Boston Blue, a brand-new series set in Boston. In a major casting reveal, the show has unveiled its central figures—the Silver family, poised to be the heart of this new police drama.
👥 Meet the Silver Family
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Sonequa Martin-Green stars as Detective Lena Silver, a tough, experienced cop from a long line of Boston law enforcement. She will work closely with Blue Bloods veteran Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg).
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Ernie Hudson plays Reverend Peters, Lena’s grandfather and a strong spiritual figure in the community who provides moral clarity amidst chaos.
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Maggie Lawson joins as Superintendent Sarah Silver, Lena’s half-sister and the head of the Boston Police Department. Her role adds tension as she balances duty and family loyalty.
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Gloria Reuben portrays Mae Silver, a powerful district attorney and the mother of Lena and Sarah. Mae is known for her unwavering commitment to justice and her fierce protection of her family.
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Marcus Scribner plays Jonah Silver, Mae’s youngest son and a rookie officer navigating the beginning of his law enforcement career.
🧩 Why This Matters
The introduction of an entirely new family dynamic — similar in structure to the Reagans — shows CBS’s commitment to honoring the Blue Bloods legacy while setting the stage for something fresh. The casting of respected actors like Martin-Green, Hudson, and Reuben suggests the show will focus on multi-generational justice, complicated relationships, and strong character development.
“Boston Blue isn’t just a sequel – it’s a reinvention with familiar values,” one producer said.
