Summary
Blue Bloodsis sadly coming to an end in late 2024 after 14 seasons, butCBS still plans to expand the franchise with a spinoff,which might be a bit confusing to some, given the network’s decision to cancel the original show. The police procedural series, created by Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green, debuted on July 11, 2025, and as anyone could tell from its 14-season run, the show has been a massive success for CBS. Nevertheless,CBS canceledBlue Bloodsin the fall of 2023, with season 14 split into two parts and serving as the series' final outing.
Paramount Global co-CEO Brian Robbins teased that CBS plans to extend theBlue Bloodsfranchise, assumingly with a spinoff.
Of course, many were upset by the news, with somefans launching an (ultimately unsuccessful) campaign to saveBlue Bloodsseason 15. Despite their tries, the police procedural starring Tom Selleck will conclude following season 14. However,CBS seemingly recognizesBlue Bloods' potential to become a franchise(perhaps in the same vein asCSIorNCIS) and is reportedly developing a spinoff. The upcoming sequel (or maybe prequel) series' premise is unknown, but it’s still exciting, even though it’s frustrating thatBlue Bloodshad to end for CBS to release a spinoff.
Blue Bloods' Spinoff Is Likely Cheaper Than Producing Season 15
Production Costs Played A Part in Canceling Blue Bloods
Although CBS hasn’t revealedwhyBlue Bloodswas canceled, many reports claim that production costs were a significant factor in the network’s decision. CBS seemingly wanted budget cuts (and salary decreases, which the cast and producers were willing to take) because the show is quite expensive as it is filmed on location in New York City and features notable actors such as Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, and Bridget Moynahan. Despite efforts to reduce costs,CBS ultimately concluded that the cons of continuingBlue Bloodsoutweighed the pros,but deduced that the show’s legacy could continue in a (likely cheaper) spinoff.
A new potential spinoff within the world ofBlue Bloodswouldn’t break the network’s bank while keeping the successful franchise alive.
Producing the upcomingBlue Bloodsspinoff would undoubtedly be much less expensivethan continuing the original series and saving season 15. Television shows typically get more pricey the longer they continue, so,Blue Bloods' longevity probably played a role in its high production costs (along with its location and impressive cast). In comparison, a newpotential spinoff within the world ofBlue Bloodswouldn’t break the network’s bank while keeping the successful franchise alive. For CBS, it’s seemingly a win-win — theBlue Bloodsuniverse lives on and the executives won’t have to pay Selleck’s hefty salary anymore.
Blue Bloods Update About Frank’s Career Is A Hopeful Sign For The Show’s Future
Kevin Wade, the showrunner of the CBS series Blue Bloods, gave an optimistic update on the status of Tom Selleck’s character at the end of season 14.
CBS Is Making Many Changes For The Upcoming TV Season
Yes,theBlue Bloodsspinoff update makes the show’s cancelation after season 14 confusing, but it also falls in line with CBS’s recent pattern regarding planning its television schedule. Other shows such asNCIS: Hawai’iandCSI: Vegaswere also canceled by the network in 2024, with high production costs listed as one of the reasons for them ending. However,CBS also canceled the series to freshen its television lineup routinely and build on the momentum of other successful shows,which is probably why the executives chose to discardBlue Bloodsin exchange for a spinoff.
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ABlue Bloodsspinoff will benefit from the original show’s popularitywhile bringing something new to the table (and also costing less for the network, of course). CBS is doing the same thing with itsNCISfranchise by ordering two new spinoffs (NCIS: Origins, a prequel about Leroy Jethro Gibbs’s early days in NCIS, andNCIS: Tony & Ziva, a sequel series continuing Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David’s story) anddisappointingly cancelingNCIS: Hawai’i, which the network regarded as too expensive to produce. As a result,Blue Bloodsis out, and a spinoff (which still has an unknown premise) is in.
It’s Surprising It Took This Long For A Blue Bloods Spinoff To Happen
Blue Bloods Has Been One Of CBS’s Most Successful Shows
Perhaps one of the most shocking and confusing aspects ofthe reportedBlue Bloodsspinoffis that it has taken CBS 14 years to order one. The police procedural series has been one of the network’s most popular shows of the past decade. Despite its dreaded Friday night timeslot,Blue Bloodshas thrived and received terrific ratings and viewership totals.One would think the executives would have taken advantage of the show’s achievements several years ago.
Despite the excitement building around the possibilities of what the upcomingBlue Bloodsspinoff could be, it doesn’t soften the blow of the cancelation.
Shows similar toBlue Bloods, likeNCIS,CSI, andFBI, often get spinoffs shortly after their premiere if they are successful enough.CSI: Miamidebuted two years afterCSI: Crime Scene Investigationtook the world by storm in the early 2000s.FBI: Most Wantedwas released a year and a half afterFBIpremiered in 2018.NCIS: Los Angelescame six years afterNCIS, but that was still faster thanBlue Bloods' sequel series. It’s better late than never, butit’s just unfortunate that it tookBlue Bloods' cancelation for CBS to develop a spinoff.
Blue Bloods Season 14 Being The End Makes One Decision A Lot Better
CBS is ending Blue Bloods following season 14, which is sad, of course, but it makes one of the network’s choices much more appreciated.
Blue Bloods Season 15 Not Happening Is Still Disappointing
The Spinoff Doesn’t Make Up For Blue Bloods' Cancelation
Despite the excitement building around the possibilities of what the upcomingBlue Bloodsspinoff could be, it doesn’t soften the blow of the cancelation. The demand and desire for season 15 is obviously there, given the roaring fan campaign to save the series. Plus, the cast (including Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, and Bridget Moynahan) has made it clear thatthey want to continueBlue Bloodspast season 14,and there are still many stories to be told with these characters and this specific setting.
Even though the cancelation is disappointing and sad, the good news is that the series' story and characters will live on via its spinoff following the lastepisode ofBlue Bloodsseason 14.Some original actors may even be a part of the upcoming show,either in main, supporting, or guest roles. Ultimately, the hope is that theBlue Bloodsspinoff will be the first of many supplemental series in the franchise, but fans can still rightfully mourn the premature loss of the original show.
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.
