Linda Reagan’s Ghost Still Haunts Danny — And Boston Blue Finally Exposes Why Y01

Years after Linda’s Blue Bloods death, her legacy continues to be a major factor in Danny’s life — to the point that it’s even sabotaging his future in Boston Blue. Police procedurals set in New York weren’t anything new when CBS launched the Tom Selleck-led show. That said, it was able to differentiate itself from its peers by putting a full family at the center of its storytelling.

Because of this, the Reagan clan’s personal narratives were as important as the cases they tackled week after week. What makes Blue Bloods more impressive was that it was able to preserve its massive ensemble all the way to the end. The show only featured very few personal losses, but that made them more impactful. Now, 8 years after Linda’s death in Blue Bloods, it continues to have an effect on Danny’s life as it continues in Boston Blue.

Danny’s Quick Decision To Move To Boston Is A Reminder Of Linda’s Legacy

After Blue Bloods‘ ending, rumbles about how the show could continue, either through CBS’ walking back on its cancelation or via an offshoot. Ultimately, the network decided on the latter, with Donnie Wahlberg spearheading it. The biggest challenge for Boston Blue, however, was how to explain Danny’s move to Boston, which was resolved with Sean’s near-death accident. It’s easy to justify Danny’s decision, especially in light of Blue Bloods‘ overall theme of the importance of family.

That said, it would also be remiss to not acknowledge that Linda’s death likely had something to do with how quickly Danny made up his mind about moving to Beantown. For context, Linda died in a helicopter crash, and Blue Bloods did a good job establishing how difficult it was for him to cope with the grief that came with losing her. Danny didn’t even entertain the thought of dating for years, until the Blue Bloods finale set up his eventual romance with Baez — something that now continues in Boston Blue.