“Frank’s Career Update Signals a Bright Future for Blue Bloods”
CBS Cancels Blue Bloods, But Frank Reagan’s Future May Not Be Over
CBS has announced the cancellation of Blue Bloods ahead of its fourteenth season, but recent insights into Tom Selleck’s character, Frank Reagan, suggest that the story might not conclude with the series finale. This procedural drama, created by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, has followed the Reagan family—an Irish Catholic clan deeply involved in law enforcement in New York City—since its debut in 2010. Despite its popularity over the years, the show is reportedly facing cancellation due to rising production costs.
Blue Bloods season 14 will be divided into two parts, with the first half airing from February to May 2024 and the second half premiering later in 2024. The cancellation news has disappointed many fans, prompting a campaign to save the show, but thus far, those efforts have not changed the outcome. However, there’s still a glimmer of hope, especially considering the showrunner’s recent comments about Frank Reagan’s future.
Frank Reagan’s Career Will Continue in the Series Finale
In a recent interview with TV Insider following the release of Blue Bloods season 14, episode 10, showrunner Kevin Wade revealed his thoughts on how Frank’s story concludes. When asked if Frank would be retiring as New York City Police Commissioner, Wade stated:
“I’m pretty sure that Frank would stay in his job until the series ended. We didn’t really pursue that avenue because the show is built on him being the police commissioner of New York City. So to take a detour during the last mile, if this is the last mile, I don’t know what he would be doing down at the hardware store or having coffee with old buddies during the day. I always have to look at stuff that generates stories. Police Commissioner of New York generates stories. He’s the CEO of 35,000 cops.”
This suggests that fans won’t have to say goodbye to Frank’s role as Police Commissioner. Wade’s comments hint at an ongoing narrative, keeping the door open for future stories, whether in a potential fifteenth season or a spinoff.
Why Frank’s Continuation Is a Positive Indicator for the Future
Wade’s remarks imply that the show is deliberately leaving certain storylines unresolved, like Frank’s role as Police Commissioner, which allows for the possibility of continuation after the series finale. This open-ended approach means that significant developments, such as Frank’s death or retirement, won’t definitively close the chapter on Blue Bloods.
As a result, Frank’s fate at the end of the series is a hopeful sign for fans eager for more Blue Bloods content in the future.
