I’m worried about the latest update about Blue Bloods’ series finale, which suggests that a main character could be killed off as the credits roll. For fourteen years, the fictional Reagan family has felt like my extended family. Blue Bloods includes a family dinner scene in every episode in which the multi-generational family of cops discusses the cases of the week, teases one another, and acts like many real families, which is one of the reasons for its popularity as it nears the end of its run.
Its emphasis on family values is one of the reasons that Blue Bloods’ cancelation is so disappointing. It is one of the last remaining series to center family issues, leaving a large gap. The Blue Bloods series finale will end with a final family dinner; however, I’m concerned because that dinner scene is supposed to include a surprise that actress Bridget Moynahan says ” isn’t so hopeful.” (via Entertainment Weekly). This ominous-sounding spoiler could point to a death in the family, which would be a depressing way to end the series.
Blue Bloods Season 14 Will Have A Surprise That Isn’t Hopeful
The final family dinner is supposed to have several surprises, some of which will be positive. Positive s surprises could include things like Eddie announcing she is pregnant, which is my perfect ending for Blue Bloods, as it would reinforce the idea that the next chapter of the Reagan family is beginning even though the audience can’t join them for the birth of the new baby. However, the less positive surprise Moynahan mentions sticks in my mind, as that could ruin the show’s final moments if not handled correctly.
I’m worried that Blue Bloods could do something similar to what Young Sheldon did when it killed off Sheldon’s father in the penultimate episode of the series.
There would be little point to beginning a new storyline that couldn’t be finished during season 14 since Blue Bloods has only a few episodes left before it leaves network television permanently. However, eight episodes are still plenty of time to develop a final story, including one revolving around the death of a main character, and leaked photos have already suggested there will be a funeral near the end of the series. Thus, I’m worried that Blue Bloods could do something similar to what Young Sheldon did when it killed off Sheldon’s father in the penultimate episode of the series.
Could Blue Bloods Season 14 Kill Off A Major Character?
Whether or not Blue Bloods kills off a main character depends on how early in the season they set up this storyline. It’s unlikely that a death would be mentioned for the first time in the final scene, as there would be no way to follow up on the storyline. Additionally, the series will likely end on a bittersweet note, celebrating the family while grieving that it’s the last on-screen dinner.
If Blue Bloods does decide to kill off a family member, Henry is the most likely. He is the oldest member and the only one left from his generation, and his age and potential health concerns have been explored in several previous episodes, including when Frank wanted Henry’s doctor to keep Henry’s prostate cancer diagnosis secret so that Henry wouldn’t be upset. Thus, Henry could have a fatal illness near the end of the series.
