As a long-time fan of Blue Bloods, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia as the series comes to an end after 14 years. Tom Selleck‘s poignant words about missing his on-set family resonate deeply with me.
In the 2024 TV lineup, the popular series “Blue Bloods” has drawn to a close, leaving fans everywhere in a state of sadness as they bid farewell to the Reagans, whether they were fond of the show or not. There was hope among many, including a significant portion of the cast, that CBS would change their mind and bring the series back, but this wish has yet to be granted. The situation is particularly poignant because Tom Selleck recently revealed what he found most challenging about wrapping up the show, and his explanation resonates as to why it might be a unique goodbye compared to typical Hollywood productions.
Selleck, who’s had a long career in the entertainment industry, is renowned for his iconic role as Thomas Magnum on the original “Magnum P.I.” from the 80s. Even though the show ran for eight seasons and he reprised his Magnum character on “Blue Bloods”, the recently concluded family police drama remains a unique series. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Selleck shared his struggles in accepting that the series has ended, as he no longer gets to spend significant parts of the year with his television family.
What I find most challenging at the moment is that instead of filming episodes for Blue Bloods during this season, I really miss that experience. The aspect that affected me deeply while adapting and continues to do so, is the family of actors we had on set and the bonds we created. It’s like the end of high school, everyone promises to stay in touch, but life takes its course. That same phenomenon occurs within the film industry too. You form connections during a movie project, only for it to eventually wrap up.
Filming a series versus a movie creates distinct bonds, and I understand why Selleck feels that way. Unlike movies which are often filmed for several months, a series can span from several months to multiple years – in the case of Blue Bloods, it was 14 years. This long-term commitment means that not only do the actors portray a family on-screen, but they also form genuine relationships off-screen, encompassing the cast and crew as well.
For over a decade, these individuals have stuck to the same daily work routine, encountering many of the same coworkers for nearly nine months out of the year. Shaking off this routine isn’t something that happens effortlessly. Last year, it was announced that “Blue Bloods” would conclude after Season 14, and despite ample time to prepare, the news didn’t make it any easier. As for a potential movie, one simply transitions to the next project, keeping fingers crossed for continued contact with the cast.
This is a tougher situation to handle. We’ve been connected for 15 years with many of these people, and it seems that such strong bonds don’t fade away easily. It’s challenging – in movies, you often say, ‘Let’s reunite,’ but then life gets busy or work takes us elsewhere, and a couple of years slip by. However, this situation requires a greater readjustment.
In simpler terms, Len Caroiu, who played Tom Selleck’s father on-screen, expressed a similar feeling. He mentioned that working on the last day was like any other day, but it became tough when they didn’t resume filming for another season. Moreover, during the final episodes’ press days, he had to interact with the cast for promotional purposes instead of filming scenes. Although there might be occasional reunions, ending such a series isn’t easy due to the necessary adjustments.
Discussions about a potential revival of “Blue Bloods” as a spinoff have been going on, and many members of the cast have ideas for where they’d like their characters to go. It’s possible that we might see the show return in some form or another down the line. Fingers crossed! For now, you can enjoy all 14 seasons by subscribing to Paramount+.
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2024-12-17 17:07