Boston Blue has already beaten Abbott Elementary in one exciting move for its upcoming season. In July, Quinta Brunson revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con that Abbott Elementary season 5 would feature a surprising episode set during a live sporting event. While anticipation has been building for the comedy series, Boston Blue has already done a similar thing in silence.
Other than Brunson’s reveal at SDCC, no other details of season 5’s special episode have been revealed. The only information is that the episode will differ slightly from the show’s usual format, but the sport in question remains a secret. While the Blue Bloods’ spinoff could have followed suit, it chose a different avenue.
Boston Blue Has Already Filmed An Episode During A Live Red Sox Game
While neither Wahlberg nor any of his cast members have said anything, Wahlberg and his Blue Bloods costars were seen filming in Boston, as revealed by Boston.com. While there, Wahlberg was also seen attending a Red Sox game with Boston Blue cameras in tow. A Boston native, Wahlberg seemed to visit the best parts of Boston while he was there.
If the Red Sox episode appears in Boston Blue season 1, the episode will likely appear before Abbott Elementary’s sports episode airs. Abbott Elementary may have announced the episode was happening in season 5, but they have not revealed when it would be filmed. As such, Boston Blue’s episode would likely air sooner.
Why Filming At A Red Sox Game Is Vital In Establishing The Blue Bloods Spinoff
Despite the word “Boston” in the spinoff’s name, most of the filming for Boston Blue has actually been happening in Toronto. Although filming in Canada is common for American productions, Boston Blue’s decision to film in Toronto has picked up a lot of criticism from Boston locals. Filming at a live Red Sox game could help change that criticism.
Besides the actual filming location, filming at a Red Sox game could also highlight Danny Reagan’s move from NYC to Boston. Any physical setting can transform into a film set. However, it could feel much more authentic now that Boston Blue is taking advantage of its Boston heritage by filming during an iconic sports event like a Red Sox game.
Boston Blue filming in Boston also pays homage to Blue Bloods. Blue Bloods was fortunate enough to be filmed in New York, the show’s setting. Seeing Boston Blue do the same by filming in Boston and during an iconic Boston event, no less, will help tie the shows together by representing Danny’s move in a visual way.
