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Last year, CBS confirmed that its long-running police drama Blue Bloods<\/i> was coming to an end after 14 seasons<\/a> on the air. Now that the series finale premiered, fans are still asking one question: Why was Blue Bloods<\/em> canceled after less than 15 seasons?<\/p>\n

During a December 2024 interview with Entertainment Weekly<\/em><\/a>, series star Tom Selleck<\/b><\/a>\u00a0reflected on their final day of shooting. He noted that \u201cnobody\u201d in the cast and crew \u201cwanted it to end.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was just suddenly when somebody said, \u2018Well, we have to wrap it\u2019 \u2014 it was very quiet for a while. Nobody made speeches,\u201d Tom said about their last day filming. \u201cIt seemed like something needed to be said. I ended up saying a poem from Edna St. Vincent Mallay \u2014 \u2018Love is Not All\u2019 \u2014 and that kind of started a discussion that lasted a couple hours. There were some tears and some hugs and group hugs, single hugs. Nobody wanted it to end.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why Was Blue Bloods<\/em> Canceled?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Like several other canceled TV shows (iCarly<\/a>, Young Sheldon<\/i> and more), CBS did not provide a reason why they canceled Blue Bloods<\/em>. However, many fans are speculating that the impact from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes could be one of the reasons behind it. Blue Bloods<\/em> still had strong viewership, CBS\u2019 executives said in a statement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBlue Bloods <\/i>will forever be a beloved part of CBS\u2019 legacy,\u201d network execs Amy Reisenbach and David Stapf wrote in a joint statement. \u201cIt ruled Friday nights with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and established itself as a pillar of our winning lineup with an exceptionally devoted fan base.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tom also confirmed the show\u2019s cancelation in a statement, per Variety<\/i><\/a>: \u201cFor the past 13 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve in New York City, but also displayed the importance of family. Working alongside these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors and crew has been a dream come true, and I\u2019m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes. Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for their steadfast support, and we offer heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rules are rules \u2014 unless there aren\u2019t any. \ud83d\udcf7 Your number 6th voted classic #BlueBloods<\/a> episode from season 8, episode 22 airs TONIGHT at 10\/9c on @CBS<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/d4uOrybCJk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Blue Bloods (@BlueBloods_CBS) November 10, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Previously, multiple outlets reported that the cast of Blue Bloods<\/i> took a 25 percent pay cut in order to keep their show on the air. Most of them agreed to a salary reduction in order to renew the series for its 14th season. At the time, Deadline<\/a> reported that CBS was urging for \u201csignificant budget cuts.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before the show was renewed for its final season, series star Donnie Wahlberg<\/b> spoke to PEOPLE<\/i><\/a> about how he believed audiences would have reacted if Blue Bloods<\/i> didn\u2019t get a season renewal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI love Blue Bloods<\/i>, and I think if there weren\u2019t a season 14, the loyal fans of the show would be very, very outraged,\u201d he pointed out. \u201cThey\u2019re part of the Reagan family. The audience is the extended family. \u2026 If the show were to go away without [the audience] having a proper sendoff, I think they would be mortified. So, I suspect [we\u2019ll] have at least another season.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When Did the Last Episode of Blue Bloods<\/em> Air?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The final episode of Blue Bloods<\/em> aired on December 13, 2024.<\/p>\n

What Happened in the Blue Bloods<\/em> Series Finale?<\/h2>\n

The entire Reagan family got a satisfactory ending for fans. None of the family members was killed off, and they managed to restore peace in the city. Additionally, Sargent Jamie Reagan and his wife, Eddie Janko-Reagan, revealed that she is having a baby soon.<\/p>\n

Toward the end of the finale, NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan delivered a moving speech.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur dinners are never about the food,\u201d Frank said. \u201cYou know, we\u2019ve got a lot to be thankful for, and looking around this table, I gotta say, I couldn\u2019t be more proud, or grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Where to Stream and Watch Blue Bloods\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Cable users can watch the show on CBS, and others can stream the series on Paramount+.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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