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Blue Bloods had a very successful and long run on CBS, all the more impressive because the series aired late on Friday nights, when viewership is often quite low. That beloved series has ended but one of the show’s main characters is back in his own show, Boston Blue. Will this spin-off also have a long run or, quickly run out of gas without the rest of the Reagan clan? Will Boston Blue be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
A police procedural series, the Boston Blue TV show was developed by Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis. A spin-off of Blue Bloods, the series stars Donnie Wahlberg, Sonequa Martin-Green, Ernie Hudson, Maggie Lawson, Gloria Reuben, Marcus Scribner, and Mika Amonsen. Bridget Moynahan guests. In the story, Danny Reagan (Wahlberg) leaves NYC and takes a position with the Boston Police Department. He’s paired with detective Lena Silver (Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family. The Silver family also includes Boston district attorney Mae Silver (Reuben), police superintendent Sarah Silver (Lawson), rookie cop Jonah Silver (Scribner), and renowned Baptist pastor Reverend Edwin Peters (Hudson). As Reagan settles into his new city, he hopes to reconnect with his younger son, Sean (Amonsen), who is beginning his own career in Boston.
Nielsen Ratings
The Nielsen ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances of survival. This chart is updated as new ratings data becomes available.
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Your Ratings (aka Viewer Votes)
Here’s your chance to rate episodes of Boston Blue yourself. You can see how this show compares to others here.
What do you think? Do you like the Boston Blue TV series on CBS? Are you glad it has been renewed for a second season?
I’ve been watching but I still am having a hard time to get into it. I don’t care for the actors as they just don’t cut it. I hope that Maria comes into the picture as Danny’s partner some how, or he decides to move back to NY and it brings back Blue Bloods that way.
I enjoyed Blue Bloods and now watching reruns from the beginning. Boston Blue is not a good show. I am so confused who is white, black, a mix, brother and sister and who is Jewish. What are the directors trying to prove. Sean and Jonah are NOT a good match and have no idea what police work is. The DA should stay in her office and not be seen. The female who is in charge of the police is terrible. Never in real life does that type of person go out on police calls and lead a group of swat… Read more »