One other 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 search out out extra in regards to the closing episodes and the present’s cancelation, maintain studying.
Why Was ‘Blue Bloods’ Canceled by CBS?
Like a number of different canceled TV exhibits (iCarly, Younger Sheldon and extra), CBS didn’t present a cause why they canceled Blue Bloods. Nonetheless, many followers are speculating that the impression from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes could possibly be one of many causes behind it. The strikes led the studios to drag the plug on productions, however Blue Bloods nonetheless had robust viewership, CBS’ executives mentioned in a press release.
“Blue Bloods will without end 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.”
Collection 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 Metropolis, 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. Thanks to CBS Studios and CBS Community for his or her steadfast help, and we provide heartfelt gratitude to the followers who gathered with us for dinner each Friday evening.”
Guidelines 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
Beforehand, a number of shops reported that the solid of Blue Bloods took a 25 p.c pay minimize as a way to maintain their present on the air. Most of them agreed to a wage discount as a way to renew the sequence for its 14th season. On the time, Deadline reported that CBS was urging for “vital finances cuts.”
Earlier than the present was renewed for its closing 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 like Blue Bloods, and I believe if there weren’t a season 14, the loyal followers of the present could 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 a minimum of one other season.”
When Will the Final Episodes of ‘Blue Bloods’ Air?
Viewers will watch a two-part season with 18 episodes in whole. The primary 10 episodes will premiere on February 16, 2024, and the opposite batch of episodes will air throughout the fall of 2024.
The place to Stream and Watch ‘Blue Bloods’
Cable customers can watch the present on CBS, and others can stream the sequence on Paramount+.
