“Tom Selleck Disappointed by CBS Canceling ‘Blue Bloods’: Is It Time to Revive ‘Jesse Stone’?”
Tom Selleck Frustrated by CBS Canceling ‘Blue Bloods’: Is It Time to Revive ‘Jesse Stone’?
Tom Selleck, star of “Blue Bloods,” expressed his frustration over CBS’s decision to cancel the show after its impressive 14-year run. In a recent interview with TV Insider, Selleck highlighted the series’ continued success, noting that during its last eight episodes, it ranked as the ninth most-watched show of the 2023-2024 season—sixth if excluding football broadcasts.
“I’m kind of frustrated,” Selleck admitted. “I haven’t wanted to talk about an ending for ‘Blue Bloods’ because it’s still wildly successful. If you told a network, ‘Here’s a show you can put in the worst time slot, and it will guarantee you winning Friday nights for the next 15 years,’ they’d find it hard to believe. My frustration is that the show was always taken for granted despite its performance from the start.”
While fans can look forward to eight more episodes in Season 14, featuring family dinner recipes inspired by the Reagan family’s iconic Sunday meals, Selleck might be longing for a different type of feast—one involving his beloved character, Jesse Stone.
Who is Jesse Stone? He’s the central figure in a series of nine made-for-TV movies, aired from 2005 to 2015. Initially broadcast on CBS, the final installment aired on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries after CBS shifted its programming focus. Jesse is portrayed as a hard-drinking, troubled ex-LAPD officer, dismissed for being intoxicated while on duty. Despite his flaws, he remains a dedicated cop with a strong sense of empathy for crime victims. The movies reflect his deep moral compass, as he often stands against corruption, even taking action like cutting down a tree that obscures a speed limit sign to prevent unfair ticketing practices.
With “Blue Bloods” coming to an end, many fans are hoping for Selleck’s return to the role of Jesse Stone, a character that has left a lasting impression and offers rich storytelling potential.
