Blue Bloods
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Blue Bloods

"Honor. Justice. Family. It’s in their blood."

7.8
Yr 2010
Status Ended
Crime Drama
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Overview

A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

Blue Bloods is generally regarded as a reliable, comforting police procedural that succeeds by blending traditional crime-solving with a focus on family dynamics. Critics frequently praise the series for its high production values, effective use of its New York City backdrop, and strong central performances, particularly from Tom Selleck.

While some reviewers acknowledge that the show can be predictable or occasionally repetitive over its long run, it is often lauded as a refreshing change of pace from darker, grittier police dramas. It is widely viewed as a solid, "meat and potatoes" series that anchors its investigative plots in character-driven stories about values, service, and the Reagan family's weekly dinners.

“Blue Bloods is meat and potatoes TV — predictable perhaps but tantalizing and flavorful nonetheless.”

“Blue Bloods excels through its high-tone production values and standout performances.”

“It breaks with the nearly 20-year tradition of dark, gritty cop shows ushered in by NYPD Blue.”

“Blue Bloods combines the classic American values of family, service, love and hard work.”

Why fans love it

Blue Bloods leans into the specific tension between the rigid hierarchy of a New York City police department and the messy dynamics of a family dinner table. The series functions as a bridge between high-stakes policy decisions and the private ethical debates held by the Reagan household. By focusing on multiple generations serving the law, the show highlights how different eras approach authority.

Tom Selleck anchoring the cast as the police commissioner provides a steady center for the procedural elements that define the weekly investigations. The friction often stems from navigating internal department politics while balancing the expectations of a father and grandfather. It presents a world where the professional and personal sides of protecting the city are rarely separated for long.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 76
Regulars 12
Longest run 293 eps
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck
as Frank Reagan
293 episodes
Donnie Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg
as Danny Reagan
293 episodes
Bridget Moynahan
Bridget Moynahan
as Erin Reagan-Boyle
293 episodes
Will Estes
Will Estes
as Jamie Reagan
293 episodes
Len Cariou
Len Cariou
as Henry Reagan
293 episodes
Amy Carlson
Amy Carlson
as Linda Reagan
90 episodes
Jennifer Esposito
Jennifer Esposito
as Jackie Curatola
55 episodes
Dominique Fishback
Dominique Fishback
as Charelle Tyler
22 episodes
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Taylor Rose as Danielle Levine 22 episodes Vanessa Ray as Eddie Janko 166 episodes Andrew Terraciano as Sean Reagan 203 episodes Gregory Jbara as Garrett Moore 293 episodes Robert Clohessy as Sid Gormley 163 episodes Abigail Hawk as Abigail Baker 293 episodes Marisa Ramirez as Maria Baez 195 episodes Steve Schirripa as Anthony Abetemarco 113 episodes Tony Terraciano as Jack Reagan 97 episodes Sami Gayle as Nicky Reagan-Boyle 177 episodes Megan Ketch as Kate Lansing 5 episodes Sebastian Sozzi as Vinny Cruz 12 episodes Amy Morton as Amanda Harris 5 episodes David Ramsey as Mayor Carter Poole 15 episodes John Rue as Chief of Detectives Ed Hines 9 episodes John Ventimiglia as Dino Arbogast 16 episodes Dylan Moore as Sydney Davenport 5 episodes Colleen Clinton as Agent Anderson 4 episodes Yvonna Kopacz-Wright as Ava Hotchkiss 3 episodes Robert John Burke as Jyle Hogan 3 episodes Nick Sandow as Lt. Alex Bello 3 episodes Michael T. Weiss as Sonny Malevsky 3 episodes Selenis Leyva as M.E. Craig 4 episodes Victor Slezak as Bryce Helfond 6 episodes Jennifer Restivo as ME Laura Trent 4 episodes Eric William Morris as Noble Sanfino 5 episodes Bruce Altman as Mayor Frank Russo 10 episodes Anthony Mangano as Detective 5 episodes Mike Houston as Uniformed Cop 5 episodes Victor Cruz as Tech Flores 5 episodes Barbara Vincent as NYPD Officer 9 episodes Matthew Rauch as Lawrence Skolnick 4 episodes Frank Anello as NYPD Lieutenant 4 episodes Tasha Zamamiri as Aisha Nejari 6 episodes Miriam A. Hyman as ME Emile Cooper 7 episodes Jerry DiLeo as Police Officer / Italian Mobster 7 episodes Bebe Neuwirth as Kelly Peterson 6 episodes Holt McCallany as Robert McCoy 4 episodes Ato Essandoh as Reverend Darnell Potter 5 episodes Lynn Marocola as NYPD Officer (uncredited) 10 episodes Gameela Wright as TV Reporter Lucinda 12 episodes David Zayas as Governor Martin Mendez 5 episodes Fortuna Gebresellasie as Annie 8 episodes Bonnie Somerville as Paula Hill 4 episodes Lauren Patten as Rachel Witten 14 episodes Peter Hermann as Jack Boyle 13 episodes Dylan Walsh as Mayor Peter Chase 10 episodes Matt Consalvo as Officer Meyers 10 episodes Derek Hedlund as Officer Weatherly 4 episodes Derek Hedlund as Mason Cook 4 episodes Annabella Sciorra as Faith Marconi 6 episodes Kelly Miller as Reporter Nick 4 episodes James Nuciforo as Nuciforo 15 episodes Anderson Jenkins as ESU Lieutenant 4 episodes Theresa Tirone as Officer Fucci 4 episodes Stacy Keach as Archbishop Kevin Kearns 6 episodes Eric B. as Lt. Mike Gee 10 episodes Luis Antonio Ramos as Robert Espinoza 6 episodes Richard Kline as Judge Angioli 5 episodes Joe O'Connor as Officer Malone 5 episodes Jared Morrison as Taru Tech Walker 10 episodes Madeline Grey DeFreece as Officer Grey 5 episodes Will Hochman as Joe Hill 19 episodes Mark McKinnon as Officer Miller 4 episodes James Hiroyuki Liao as Lt. Fleming 5 episodes Ian Quinlan as Officer Luis Badillo 22 episodes Roslyn Ruff as Kimberly Crawford 13 episodes Stephanie Kurtzuba as Paula McNichols 12 episodes
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Keywords

new york city police police station police commissioner police procedural authoritarian
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Details

First Aired
September 24, 2010
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
984