A ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff? Donnie Wahlberg Says He’s ‘All for It’

Meredith Jacobs
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Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan in 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 Episode 11 - 'Life Sentence'
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The beginning of the end of Blue Bloods starts on Friday, October 18, with the first of the last eight episodes of the long-running CBS drama, but the possibility of this world expanding has come up since news of its cancellation.

Rumors of a spinoff first began circulating in June, with Paramount Global co-CEO Brian Robbins hinting at the potential of one in a shareholders meeting. Then, in July, CBS Studios President David Stapf also spoke about the possibility. Nothing is in development yet. But with even talk of the possibility, TV Insider had to ask Donnie Wahlberg (who plays Danny Reagan) about it when we spoke with him ahead of the premiere.

“There’s been a lot of talk about spinoffs, about various spinoffs, all types of concepts of spinoffs. I, for me personally, would say whatever happens next, if it’s done with the spirit of Blue Bloods and done with the care that we tried to put into Blue Bloods every week, it would be something that I would look forward to watching or being a part of either way,” he said. “I’ve heard stories of prequels, sequels, you name it. For me personally, I love the show. I’ve enjoyed working on it for 14 years and like I said, whatever comes next, as long as it has family at its core and the spirit of Blue Bloods, then I’m all for it.”

Right now, he’s focused on these final eight episodes getting out to the fans, rather than looking ahead at any specifics regarding any sort of spinoff in which he’d be interested in participating.

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“There’s a final season of Blue Bloods still to air, so I’m looking forward to watching those episodes with all of my incredible fans of the show and tweeting with them every Friday night for every final episode,” shared Wahlberg. “And I think after that, we’ll see what happens next. Spinoffs, sequels, it’s all good to me. I think what I do know is there are millions of people who love this show and want it to continue somehow some way. And if there’s a way that we can give them some extension of Blue Bloods, then great. I have nothing more to offer than that, but I will be enjoying the final eight episodes with the fans. That’s my priority right now.”

Do you want to see a Blue Bloods spinoff? If so, what would you want it to be about? Let us know in the comments section below.

Blue Bloods, Season 14 Part 2 Premiere, Friday, October 18, 10/9c, CBS

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    OrangeFries

    Absolutely YES! I would like to see shows that are based on real events, but includes the current Blue Bloods family involement in law and order + don't forget the dinners; they're the best!

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      CyanBike

      Love law and order tgat woukd be a sequeil of spinoff with same characters and dinners

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    lynn goss

    yes I would love a spin off of Blue Blood. the program was my all time favorite and i hated to see it cancelled. for a spin off i would love any thing...as long as the dignity of the police remained and the family bonding. also Danny being in it.

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    OliveBeer

    Why can't they just keep the original Blue Bloods on? It's still my favorite show and better than any other new show they put on. None of the new shows can hold a candle to Blue Bloods! Blue Bloods actually has characters that you know and care about. There feel like a part of your family.

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    GoldSubmarine

    A spin-off would be great. Hopefully, the same cast. Never had a bad episode.

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    BlueFan

    Want to see a spinoff with Danny Reagan and his partner.

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    OliveProcessor

    I would love to see a Blue Bloods spin-off that's done with the care, values and attention to family that is Blue Bloods. It has been a never-miss show for me for the 14 years it's been on and is one of the few shows with strict emphasis on family values (rare on TV today!) and viewership is already in place 😊. My only concern that it's kept on one of the main network channels (CBS preferably) and that it doesn't get relegated to Paramount+, or the like, that requires paid subscription to watch it - I'm afraid it would leave a lot of people unable or unwilling to subscribe to another channel. I hope a spin-off/sequel is a really serious consideration.

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    RedBowtie

    Definitely a spin-off especially if Donnie is in it and whatever other characters you think would fit.

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    RedBowtie

    I would like a spin-off that picks up after Frank's retired focusing on Frank adjusting to retirement and how his children - Danny, Erin, and Jamie - pursue their respective careers when Frank is no longer Commissioner. Will his retirement help or hurt their careers. Maybe each episode would focus on one of them, with all the Reagans occasionally getting together.

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    Allan Mason

    Why can't they just keep the original Blue Bloods on? It's still my favorite show and better than any other new show they put on. None of the new shows can hold a candle to Blue Bloods! Blue Bloods actually has characters that you know and care about. They feel like a part of your family. We don't need a spinoff, just keep the Original! 👍👍

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    CyanRaindrop

    I agree with Donnie. So long as it's the same production values and ethical values as the original Blue Bloods, I will watch. I've actually bought every season so I can rewatch whenever I want.

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    GoldBug

    Absolutely! Blue Bloods has been my favorite all time show for many years! As long as the whole Reagan family is involved I will watch it

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    GreenHat

    Of course any fan of the show wants at least a spinoff. NBC and ABC would never have canceled the popular series like Blue Bloods. Look at Law and Oders, Grey’s Anatomy for examples. They were able to continue them. It would have to be with the quality of the original Blue Bloods. Still can’t believe the lack of competence with CBS. One of the only shows actually worth watching in their programming. Most of their programming is very mediocre and pretty much lame.

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    CyanBike

    I would like it to continue as before this is my fav tv show cbs has cancelled shows maybe same characters but something just little diff! Love the dinners and cop stuff!

    Any thing to keep this show going

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    OrangeWeights

    Yes to a spinoff with Danny, Jamie, Sean and Joe. How great would that be?

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    GreenTurtle

    Let it die

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    RedCoffee

    We would love Blue Bloods to continue. Its great!! So disappointed that it is ending. We live in England and there are many fans over here.

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    GreenCoffee

    Absolutely! There has to be more to this iconic show. It can't just end here! Please, please give us more, something to sink our teeth into as we did with Blue Blood for all those years. Life would never be the same without it !

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    OliveSnow

    think the should "uncancel" the show and continue on.

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    Allan Mason

    Praying for the Original Bloods to stay [Don't Cancel]. We don't need another spinoff when we already have the best.

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    GoldLeaf

    Why can’t keep show going?? It’s great show !! Why change it ??

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    Tom Luten

    We want the original Blue Bloods crew back! If not, call it "The Reagans" and rotate the characters in each episode!!

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    RedBee

    The ratings are great. This show keeps viewers coming back all the time. I think it’s a Big Mistake to cancel this show. If all the characters are on board then it’s a travesty.

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    GoldButterfly

    Absolutely want more of Blue Bloods. It is my all time favorite ❤️

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    OliveFan

    I really want them to keep Blue Bloods on. It is the ONLY series I watch anymore. TV for me has not offered anything I have been interested in for several years, but I watch Blue Bloods religiously. I love the story line. I love the actors that bring their characters to life.

    PLEASE PLEASE CHANGE YOUR MIND AND KEEP IT ON.

    If there are spinoff and they keep the storyline and the actors I would watch it. But I really am heartbroken about Blood Bloods ending

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    GoldBug

    Love this programme, brings the family together, nothing else like it on TV, it will be sorely missed

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    CyanFries

    I'd like a spinoff with Joe Hill as the lead maybe with Jamie as well

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    RedCupcake

    Why, why, why...why can't CBS listen to the loyal fans and cast members of this fantastic series and keep it on. I would be happy with a spinoff but would rather see the original series continue. They gave late renewals to other shows. As far as their new series, "Matlock," I have no interest and would be more than happy to see that cancelled in favor of Blue Blood's return.

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    BlueChefHat

    Blue Bloods is the beast show on T.V. My husband & I will miss it so much & hope that it can continue with some, if not all of the family we’ve grown to love.

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    OliveClover

    Yes I would definitely watch a spinoff, as long as it was in the same vein and spirit. Great Great show!!

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    OliveHelmet

    Yes

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    GoldPuzzle

    Would be nice if the entire cast could be utilized in the same wholesome way BBs has portrayed them. Blue Bloods has been one of the greatest programs to come along in a very long time. I think it is better than NCIS (the primary) show. So if Blue Bloods cannot be saved hopefully there will be a spin off show. Just please keep the integrity of the show intact. Show them and the police in the same honest and positive way it always has. This show should be continuing to be honest. There is so much more that could be done with the show and the characters.

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    OliveProcessor

    I don’t want Blue Bloods to end, but yes, I wanna spin off. I’m a big fan.

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    OliveBeer

    The only way, I would watch a spin-off is if Tom Selleck is in it.

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    BluePaw

    It could be called the Spirit of Blue Blood.

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    Gary Townshend

    CBS made a huge mistake cancelling Blue Bloods. If a spinoff is the best we can get, start shooting it!

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    BlueFan

    Yes!!! Bring on more. The network was wrong to cancel it. Seriously ! Not even thinking !

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    GoldMustache

    Yes absolutely I don't know why they don't just leave it on instead of putting on something stupid to replace it. B/S

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    CyanCandy

    Yes!! Blue bloods shouldn’t have ended. A spin off would be great, we love Donnie!!

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    OliveHelmet

    I would absolutely love a spin off series of Blue Bloods. Maybe call it Blue Bloods Generations!! I anticipate that Tom Selleck would likely retire and hope the rest of the cast would remain. Maybe another family member or character could become chief. New characters would also revitalize the show. Danny or Erin could get married. I always liked Jack Boyle, he'd make a good new Chief!!! So many possibilities!!! Hope they make it happen!

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    GoldAnchor

    I would like nothing better than to see it continue. It’s really the only worthwhile program on the television.! I’m afraid to get my hopes up. Yeah, I think that’s a better choice

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    GreenQuill

    Would love to see the Blue Bloods saga continue.

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    GoldCar

    Yes, yes, yes!!