Summary
Blue Bloodsactor Donnie Wahlberg delivers an emotional speech upon the conclusion of filming for the series. Wahlberg has played the lead role of Danny Reagan on the series sinceBlue Bloodskicked off in 2010. After over a decade on the air,Blue Bloodsseason 14returned on February 16 and ran until May 17. Season 14 is currently on a mid-season break, which will continue until returning on October 18.
In a new video from the ending ofBlue Bloodsfilming (viaNKOTB News), Wahlberg provides his tearful goodbye to the series. Wahlbergsings the praises of co-star Tom Selleck, saying it was “an honor to be led by” the actor even though they are “completely opposites.” Wahlberg goes on to thank the members of theBlue Bloodsteam, stating his full gratitude towards everyone involved. The actor also reflects on the COVID pandemic, where they “didn’t know what was going to happen in this world,” no less the production. Check out Wahlberg’s full quote below:
It’s a dream, it was just a dream, we were so blessed, so. You know, I look across the table the other day and watch words from a man I watched on TV as a little boy. What an honor to be led by you, I mean we’re total opposites in every way. Completely opposite. Thank you. Thank you for showing up and never giving up the fight from day one. Really. And I know it’s hard sometimes on all of us, but just thank you.
You are a tremendous example, it’s an honor to work with you. And I know you get embarassed so, Kevin, same for you, Siobhan, all the writers. You guys took on a heavy load early on, we didn’t know if we wer egonna last a year or two years. Everyone, I’m going to forget somebody, but you, all you guys. I’m going to try to leave here with gratitude in my heart, and I’m going to try to shut up quickly. But, you know, four years ago we were in this room and none of us knew if we would ever see each other again for a lot worse reasons. Maybe one of the worst days of my life, and I’m sure in a lot of your lives.
We didn’t know what was going to happen in this world, and somehow we got another few years together and God willing we’ll get some more time together to do something magical again. It would just be honored to work with any of you again and I pray that that can happen, one way another, I won’t give up trying. Let’s have a great night together, we f*cking earned it.
Blue Bloods' Cancellation Has Gotten Strong Reactions
Tom Selleck Urged CBS To Come To Their Senses
Wahlberg’s emotional speech, of course, implicitly references the fact thatBlue Bloodsis soon reaching its conclusion. Thecancellation ofBlue Bloodsafter season 14was officially announced in November 2023. The reason for theBlue Bloodscancellation seeminglystems from CBS budget cutsthat left the network unable to settle negotiations with the show’s creators.
While Wahlberg’s reflection onBlue Bloodsis heartfelt, severalBlue Bloodsstars have been even more vocal about the show’s conclusion than the Danny Reagan actor.Selleck has urged CBS to undotheirBlue Bloodscancellation decision, hoping that the network would “come to their senses.” Despite the strong opinions from Selleck and viewers, many of whom have sent online pleas to CBS to keepBlue Bloods, the network confirmed in May of this year that the procedural series was still set for cancellation.
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The nail has not been completely put in the coffin for theBlue Bloodsuniverse. In June, a Paramount executive seemingly confirmed that aBlue Bloodsspinoffwas in the works. While this makes the decision to nixBlue Bloodsseason 15 even more baffling, it does at least imply that the universe will continue. Maybe, through cameos and guest appearances, this spinoff show is how Wahlberg will get theBlue Bloodsreunion for which he expresses desire in his speech.
Blue Bloods
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Blue Bloods is a television drama series that follows the Reagan family, a family of law enforcement officers in New York City. Led by Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, the series explores familial and professional dynamics as they navigate police work and politics, guided by their patriarch, the former Chief, Henry Reagan.
