Another tv present is biting the mud. CBS confirmed that its long-running police drama Blue Bloods is coming to an finish after 14 seasons on the air. To discover out extra concerning the ultimate episodes and the present’s cancelation, maintain studying.
Why Was ‘Blue Bloods’ Canceled by CBS?
Like a number of different canceled TV exhibits (iCarly, Young Sheldon and extra), CBS didn’t present a motive why they canceled Blue Bloods. However, many followers are speculating that the affect from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes might be one of many causes behind it. The strikes led the studios to tug the plug on productions, however Blue Bloods nonetheless had sturdy viewership, CBS’ executives stated in a press release.
“Blue Bloods will endlessly be a beloved a part of CBS’ legacy,” community execs Amy Reisenbach and David Stapf wrote in a joint assertion. “It dominated Friday nights with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and established itself as a pillar of our profitable lineup with an exceptionally devoted fan base.”
Series star Tom Selleck additionally confirmed his present’s cancelation in a press release, per Variety: “For the previous 13 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a present that not solely celebrates the women and men who shield and serve in New York City, but additionally displayed the significance of household. Working alongside these unbelievable actors, writers, producers, administrators and crew has been a dream come true, and I’m grateful to have been part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes. Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for his or her steadfast help, and we provide heartfelt gratitude to the followers who gathered with us for dinner each Friday night time.”
Rules are guidelines — until there aren’t any. 📷 Your quantity sixth voted basic #BlueBloods episode from season 8, episode 22 airs TONIGHT at 10/9c on @CBS. pic.twitter.com/d4uOrybCJk
— Blue Bloods (@BlueBloods_CBS) November 10, 2023
Previously, a number of retailers reported that the solid of Blue Bloods took a 25 % pay lower with a view to maintain their present on the air. Most of them agreed to a wage discount with a view to renew the sequence for its 14th season. At the time, Deadline reported that CBS was urging for “vital price range cuts.”
Before the present was renewed for its ultimate season, sequence star Donnie Wahlberg spoke to PEOPLE about how he believed audiences would have reacted if Blue Bloods didn’t get a season renewal.
“I really like Blue Bloods, and I believe if there weren’t a season 14, the loyal followers of the present can be very, very outraged,” he identified. “They’re a part of the Reagan household. The viewers is the prolonged household. … If the present have been to go away with out [the audience] having a correct sendoff, I believe they’d be mortified. So, I believe [we’ll] have at the very least one other season.”
When Will the Last Episodes of ‘Blue Bloods’ Air?
Viewers will watch a two-part season with 18 episodes in whole. The first 10 episodes will premiere on February 16, 2024, and the opposite batch of episodes will air through the fall of 2024.
Where to Stream and Watch ‘Blue Bloods’
Cable customers can watch the present on CBS, and others can stream the sequence on Paramount+.