Danny Reagan character played by Donnie Wahlberg is set to continue in a new CBS series named Boston Blue a spinoff from Blue Bloods . After portraying NYPD Detective Danny Reagan for 14 seasons from 2010 to 2024 Donnie Wahlberg is returning to the role but in a different city. The new show Boston Blue will see Reagan move from New York to his hometown of Boston.
Deadline reported on Tuesday February 27 2025 that CBS has given Boston Blue a straight-to-series order for the 2025-2026 season. The series will feature Danny Reagan partnering with a female detective named Lena Peters who is from a notable local law enforcement family. Casting details for Det. Lena Peters haven't been disclosed yet. Blue Bloods recently concluded its final season in December.
Wahlberg is not only starring in Boston Blue but also serving as an executive producer. Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis known for S.W.A.T. are writers and executive producers for the show alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Kristie Anne Reed. This new venture isn't Wahlberg's initial project connected to Boston law enforcement he previously narrated and executive produced Boston’s Finest a reality series.
What The Boston Blue Series Order Means For Blue Bloods Fans
Danny Reagan's Story Continues Beyond Blue Bloods Finale
For fans of Blue Bloods the announcement of Boston Blue brings good news. Even though Blue Bloods has ended Donnie Wahlberg 's Danny Reagan will continue to be on television screens. The finale of Blue Bloods which aired in December concluded the long-running series but it didn't mark the end for one of its popular characters. Boston Blue offers a chance to explore Danny Reagan’s career in a new setting while keeping Wahlberg in a familiar role for viewers.
Initially Boston Blue wasn't planned as a Blue Bloods spinoff. The show was conceived as an original drama about a Boston police family. However CBS recognized an opportunity to connect it with the existing Blue Bloods universe. Given Donnie Wahlberg’s Boston background and popularity as Danny Reagan he was seen as ideal to lead this new series. This decision effectively turned a standalone concept into an extension of a well-established TV franchise.
Our Take On The Boston Blue TV Series Announcement
Boston Blue Could Bring A Fresh Perspective To The Police Procedural Genre
Boston Blue presents an interesting development for CBS and police procedural television. Moving Danny Reagan to Boston offers a change of scenery and new storylines while maintaining a connection to a successful show. The pairing of Danny with a new partner Det. Lena Peters could create a dynamic partnership. It is unknown if other Blue Bloods characters like Frank Reagan played by Tom Selleck or other family members will appear in Boston Blue.
The fact that CBS ordered Boston Blue straight-to-series shows confidence in the project. With Donnie Wahlberg at the helm and experienced producers and writers involved Boston Blue is anticipated to attract viewers. For those who enjoyed Danny Reagan’s character in Blue Bloods Boston Blue is set to be a must-watch when it premieres in the 2025-2026 season.
Source: bostonglobe.com , the-independent.com , usatoday.com, deadline.com