6 Reasons We’re Excited for ‘Blue Bloods’ Newest Reagan in Season 11
Blue Bloods revealed a previously unknown piece of Reagan family history—deceased son Joe had a child!—and a seat had been added to the dinner table by the end of the 10th season finale.
As Frank (Tom Selleck) learned, after grandson Sean (Andrew Terraciano) got the ball rolling with an assignment about his family ancestry, Joe has a son, named Joe Hill (Will Hochman), who’s now doing quite well for himself in the NYPD. (He’s in the fire arms unit, though his mother, Paula, would rather he have a safer position.) He joined the family for Sunday dinner in the final scene of “Family Secrets.”
“For Joe Hill, is it best for him to have a great-grandfather and a grandfather who are police commissioners, one uncle who’s a very famous NYPD detective, another who’s an NYPD sergeant, and an aunt who is high up in the District Attorney’s office?” executive producer Kevin Wade teased. “It would completely change how everybody he worked with looked at him and related to him.”
Because Season 10 ended three episodes early, “we have a number of things involving this Joe Hill thing that we already had in motion that we will revisit in Season 11,” he added.
Scroll down to see our hopes for Joe Hill next year.
Blue Bloods, Season 11, Fall 2020, CBS
Family dinners
We saw Joe arrive at the house, meet everyone, and sit down for dinner, but we have yet to see how he’ll handle the family discussions (and debates). And will things change once grandkids Nicky (Sami Gayle) and Jack (Tony Terraciano) are there?
Family relationships
Though Joe has now met nearly everyone in the family, the only person he’s had one-on-one time with is his grandfather, under the guise of a work meeting. While he knows who the Reagans are, simply because of their last name, it’s different getting to know them as relatives. How will that go — and who will he clash with? (Because he has Reagan blood, you know that’s a given.) And what will happen the first time he crosses paths with a family member on the job?
The impact of being a Reagan on the job for Joe
As exec producer Wade pointed out, once Joe’s coworkers find out who his family is, things will change for him. How will Joe deal with that?
Learning more about the late Joe Reagan
Chances are that at some point, Joe Hill is going to want to hear about his father from those who knew him best—and that’s going to have to play out on-screen.
More conflict between Frank and Paula
With Bonnie Somerville playing Joe’s mom, it’s probably a safe bet that we’ll see her again. She wasn’t pleased when Frank refused to transfer her son to a different department and it’s likely not something she’s going to let go.
The family's reactions after the shock
No one had much time to deal with the news of finding out about the kid Joe never knew he had, but they’ll have had some time to sit with it by the Season 11 premiere. (It’s unknown when exactly the story will pick up; might there be a time jump after an episode or two, given that Season 10 ended early?)
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Really looking forward to how this storyline plays out. One of my favorite shows. Tom Selleck can do no wrong 😀
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Me too! I’m so excited they introduced this new character considering the kids are now adulting and moving out. Plus I wonder what kind of foil he’ll provide for Jamie in terms of rise to higher ranking. Can’t wait!!! 😁
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,Being an avid Bluebloods. Fan i am excited for the new season and a part of Joe will be here should be great
Also aTom Selleck fan from Magnum on
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This is going to be a great & needed story line for the show. I love the new addition to the Reagan family!!!
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I'm super excited to see how this plays out. I can't wait to see him crossed swords with Danny and how he's going to react to the grandfather because both are such strong personalities.
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Glad for a little shake up with my favorite cops. It was time for a new bit of excitement for the Reagan clan. And how is Tom Selleck still hot at about 300 years old?
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I think that they will use the last episodes what were planned for Season 10 for the first three episodes for Season 11. One was two days from been completed when they had to stop and at least the next one would have been written, locations sorted and signed off. So think they will be able to get going (with changes for the new norm) when given the green light. So hopefully there won't be a time jump. I really hope it will be Jamie (with Eddie involved) to have the conversations with Joe Jr about his father Joe (We have been told Jamie was very close to his brother Joe so it would make sense (Eddie needs to be involved as I think Jamie needs to open up more to her about Joe too, it seems in 9 x 18 he had never talked to her about him). I also think Eddie will be able to explain to him about a newcomer coming to the family dinner and what it means to be a Reagan. Of course it would have been their l st Wedding anniversary the last episode so I hope that we see some sort of celebration (family special dinner and Joe Jr is there, perhaps for the new norm, out in the backyard having brunch). If sometimes we see Joe Jr outside the family in a scene, then I think they should make Danny's or Erin's scenes a little shorter as Jamie/Eddie's scenes are always less then their's anyway and should not be cut, of course as already said above, He could be in scenes with them. I am hoping that they will have more conversations (in the privacy of their apartment) about having a baby
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Great as he is, I wish he'd stop touting Rev Mortgages as the cure all for seniors.
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🤣🤣🤣
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I've never once heard him refer to it as a cure all, rather an available tool that, by law, is only available to those 62 and older. Tom needs to make a living too.
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I am very disappointed in Joe's mother for not letting the family know. He would have been wrapped in their arms and accepted so much because of his father, Joe. I hope he continues to be a sweet guy and immerses himself in the Reagan family, in spite of his mother.
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This will be Great.. I do hope they high light on the Joe ( the Brother, Son ) a little more. This is one of the Best Show ever..
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The addition of the character was a brilliant bit of script writing. It has the potential to keep the series fresh which is wonderful as it's about the best show on TV.
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Im a big fan of Blue bloods and Im loving the fact that another Reagen has Joined the Dinner table of the best part of the show .A terdictionI truly family dinner . Having an uncle a newYork state ploice cop.deseased .But now my newphew Johnny Is NYC ploice man. who proud iam of him.
Since Blue bloods first aird my heart beat a jump.My friday nights are are filled.
And after the shows last epsode Joe s being announced by Sean his cusin .I loved it even more..With Epidemic and all the disting got the best of me .But watching the vital birthday Party Danny welburg had for his cast mate was the total top of the cake.I.ve never enjoyed ashow as .uch as when they took off my show waltons .witch has reruns now.I long just one Reagen family member !! I like to see Danny have some happiness hes bern a great father to his sons and being a cop on the streets of NYC .Maybe his partner in the precent.
Or bring his wife back somehow .today anything can hapoen on shows .Sean is such a great actor .love that boy.when they bringing bsck his brother.Words can.t decrib what feeling i get from your show.Hats off to the pruducer who put this toghter .
Have a great sunmmer Blue bloods cast .and maybe bring a little Janko to the script .A loving show I admire you all.
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I am not sure how Joe Hill will fit in now that the actor playing him has had a leg removed. It will be informative to see how the writers make a disabled cop work in the dynamics of the Regan family and show. However it could open doors for other disabled people to enter the movie industry. I feel the writers will once again amaze me with their wisdom.
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That's not the actor that had that happen.
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The actor you're thinking of is Nick Cordero.
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Joe didn’t have surgery
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I think Danny should run into that nurse, who lost her husband, again
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The "secret baby" thing was sort of a tired cliche, a sign that the surfer was nearing the shark.
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Hopefully, Joe won't tell anyone in his squad yet that he's a Reagan. It'll probably be awkward no matter how it comes out.
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Keep Tommy?! It says a lot about women today in power?! We all need that (women) even if she's gay who care! Keep the show going!
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Blue Bloods is one of my most favorite programs. I personally met Tom Selleck in 1970 during his military satisfaction service at Fort Roberts, California. Watching Magnum P.I. I became a fan of Tom Sellecks acting career. Awaiting the start of season 11, fall of 2020/21.
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OMG!!!! IM JUST EXCITED!!!! FAVORITE SHOW IF ALL TIMES!!!!!
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I can't wait to see where they take this! I hope he's a regular, comes to dinner sometimes and maybe argues with Danny9everyone it seems argues with Danny!😀) And what will he think when he learns how his father died!
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Love this show. Looking forward to this new chapter for the Reagans and all of us too !!
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It will be interesting to see where the writers fit Joe into the weekly show's? Danny will get his, Frank and Erin, Jamie and Eddie their's, not alot of room for a weekly storyline? Just curious I guess.
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My husband & I love Blue Blood. We record it so we don't miss any episodes. Love the new addition to the Reagan family and can't wait to see how next season plays out!!!
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I watch Blue Bloods ( best drama ever) every Friday and all of the re-runs on ION and UPTV. I love the cast who do an incredible job and the new addition of Joe Hill - wish I could see more of him ( he’s great 👍🏽) I hope Blue Bloods returns for another season or more ✔️
Just upset it never gets the Emmy Nominations it deserves - Danny should be nominated for “best actor”
He’s an amazing actor and Tom Selleck is still as handsome as when he played in Magnum PI…. 👍🏽
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What does that have to do with BB
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I love this show... and loved this episode even a million times more!!! I really like the actor chosen to play Joe Hill... he really makes it.
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Paula should be Dannys new love interest. This would solve so many issues.
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I'm still disappointed in this development. For one thing, it's the adult version of the Cosby show (among others) adding a new kid when their youngest gets older and isn't so cute anymore. (You might end up with a Cousin Oliver.) For another thing, it's yet another boy in the testosterone-fueled household. And for a third thing, why does this youngest, newest Reagan have to be yet another cop? Think of the possible storylines and conflicts that could ensue if this young person had a different profession. Why couldn't this person be an engineer, or a teacher, or a neighborhood butcher? At a time when the rest of the country is expanding ideas and growing outside their comfort zones, Blue Bloods is simply adding... more of the "same old, same old." Disappointing indeed.
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The actor playing Jack went to college (it wasn’t just his character), but I don’t see why they can’t bring Sami Gayle back more often. They need someone calling them out on social justice issues.
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Lol Tom Selleck needs to make a living 🤣
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I’m very exciting. Why’s did Netflix took it off Ion for so now I don’t have anything to watch on Wednesday. Boo to Netflix
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Will they play the unshown shows from Season 10 before going into Season 11?
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I think its GREAT
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Why did Joe have to be NYPD though? Why couldn't they have made his character someone who works for the FBI or DEA? Someone who worked outside of the NYPD but might've seen Danny's "tactics" from a bit of a distance and had some issue with his he, Danny, did his job? He could've been a defense attorney working for a firm that Erin had crossed paths with before but her thinking this "kid" is young, bright and will go places and try to recruit him to the DA's office not knowing they were related?
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loved this episode. It's right there with the last episode of season 1. This was redemptive.
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I thought season 10th was Tom Selleck's last season,, what happened ??
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I love this whole story line, but Paula is gonna have to know that her son is gonna know why he was kept from his father, I sure do!!
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I think they get rid of cast members too quickly. Nickie went & I liked her & also Danny’s one son. They bring in new people & who needs another cop? they could have done so much with Nickie but no they ship her off. tired of the police conversations around the Sunday dinner table. They need some new writers not cast members.
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Please don’t jump to New concepts . Let the introduction of Bill and his new family continue. Let it be a natural transition Please please don’t do what you did with the wedding. It’s not fair to the faithful followers of Blu Blood.
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I Love this show, I never miss it & also watch all the reruns. I think the new Joe, is going to be Great
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In real life Frank Reagan's father is only 5 years older than him...what was Franks father doing that he was making babies at 4 years old?
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I am so excited with the direction the show is going
It’s great I can’t wait till next season
I hope he changes his name to Regan
Thumbs up to this new character
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Too bad I won't be watching unless CBS cancels The Price is Right after their despicable show of hatred for innocent lives.
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