‘Blue Bloods’ Cast Hasn’t Lost Hope for a Save — But Not on Another Network

Dan Clarendon
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Abigail Hawk as Abigail Baker in Blue Bloods
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Abigail Hawk has spent 14 years recurring on Blue Bloods — playing Det. Abigail Baker in more than 250 episodes — and she may continue to do so. Hawk says CBS may rethink its decision to cancel the police procedural.

“If you had asked me this question during the summer, before these episodes were about to air, my answer would have been, ‘There’s a pinprick of hope,’” she told HELLO! in a recent interview, discussing the prospects of a 15th season. “Now I think [that] once these episodes start airing, CBS executives may realize that they have made a colossal error and perhaps rethink down the line, so I think it remains possible.”

Hawk did say, however, that she didn’t think a network other than CBS would save Blue Bloods. “I know that there’s been a bit of chatter about that, but I don’t think that that’s a viable option given the talks that we’ve had with the cast and the producers and things like that.”

Robert Clohessy as Lt. Gormley, Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, and Gregory Jbara as DCPI Garrett Moore in 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 Episode 12 - 'Without Fear or Favor'

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But “hope floats,” Hawk added. “I think it’s necessary to have something to hang on to, and we would all certainly drop everything and make that happen. At the end of the day, CBS can do whatever they want, but I hope they realize not only how commercially viable Blue Bloods is, but how beloved it is, and the staying power that it has, because family is universal, and there are more stories to be told.”

In a recent interview with Starry Constellation Magazine, Hawk reiterated that there’s “always hope” of a Blue Bloods save. “The set’s gone, the props are gone, but those things can be rebuilt, and if you have the entire cast and crew totally ready and willing to continue, I think it’s possible that the conversation may happen,” she said. “I’m not saying it’s probable, but I think it’s possible.”

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Nearly a year ago now, CBS announced that Season 14 of Blue Bloods would be the show’s final outing, with 10 episodes airing in February 2024 and the last eight airing during the 2024–2025 broadcast TV season. That final run of episodes started on October 18.

Costar Donnie Wahlberg stoked hopes of a future for Blue Bloods — and potentially the spinoff CBS is considering — in a conversation with fans this July. “Well, we filmed the apparent last season of Blue Bloods, and it’ll air starting in October,” he said at the time. “Maybe there’ll be something else after that. I don’t know anything officially yet, but there’s things in the works. So maybe something awesome will happen.”

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    RedGoggles

    I would absolutely love if CBS would change its mind! Blue Bloods has been the rock for Friday night shows. Great story lines and wonderful cast. They are like family and I don’t want them to go until THEY are ready to. If this show couldn’t be killed on Friday nights it has more life to give.

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    OliveFlower

    This is one of the worst decisions any network has ever made in my lifetime of 6 decades!! Top rated show of police, family & actors taking pay cuts to maintain!!! It’s really a no brainer based on the loyalty of stars & fans!!! Wake up before it’s too late CBS!!!

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    OliveTooth

    “The set’s gone, the props are gone, but those things can be rebuilt, and if you have the entire cast and crew totally ready and willing to continue, I think it’s possible that the conversation may happen,”

    Well, CRIMINMAL MINDS has come back and currently filing season 3/18 for Paramount Plus and they had to rebuilt the sets and get new props...

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    RedGoggles

    How a spin off in the South. Covington, GA has had 187 movies and tv series filmed her. The companies can realize a 20% savings in production costs here. Think “Heat of the Night” all filmed here for 10 years, My Cousin Vinny, and many others. We have a new 15 building sound stage. We can make it he anyplace.

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    OrangeTag

    Let this show end with dignity and peace. It has had a 14 season run with the main cast all intact - unheard of in today’s TV climate. It was a show that wasn’t always a certain renewal in its early years but stayed steady and strong on Friday nights. It’s had a great run but it’s time to have a grand farewell. If CBS wants to explore some kind of spinoff, great - but let the mothership end on a high note.

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      RedCupcake

      I disagree. This has been a great program compared to some of the garbage on TV now. I think there is still plenty of gas left in this tank and it appears the cast and a majority of the fans feel the same way. If CBS can save programs like SWAT and Criminal Minds, how about sending some love to Blue Bloods?

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