Follows the professional and personal lives of the Reagans, a family of New York Cops, who all work in different positions of law enforcement and work together to solve crimes and protect th... Read allFollows the professional and personal lives of the Reagans, a family of New York Cops, who all work in different positions of law enforcement and work together to solve crimes and protect the city from danger.Follows the professional and personal lives of the Reagans, a family of New York Cops, who all work in different positions of law enforcement and work together to solve crimes and protect the city from danger.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 5 wins & 17 nominations total
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Reviewers say 'Blue Bloods' is lauded for its strong family values, realistic law enforcement portrayal, and engaging storylines. Tom Selleck's performance as Police Commissioner Frank Reagan is highly appreciated. Sunday dinner scenes are praised for enhancing character and family dynamics. However, some criticize repetitive storylines, unrealistic family dynamics, and certain character behaviors. There are also complaints about the show's handling of political and social issues, perceived lack of depth, and specific character arcs.
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My sister and I watch and discuss this series every Friday. We absolutely love the family dinners. So incredibly nice to see a family that all love and respect each other. Although challenges to their faith are often brought up - usually from questioning by the two sons. They make it clear that keeping faith takes work.
I am not Catholic -- but I still very much appreciate their efforts. (Although I admit their attempts to depict other religions positively - is a hard go for them!)
I'm looking forward to what script changes may be made - with the appointment of Bratton, our new police commissioner.
(St. Vincent's Hospital is still open in this drama - ah, if only it were so.)
I am not Catholic -- but I still very much appreciate their efforts. (Although I admit their attempts to depict other religions positively - is a hard go for them!)
I'm looking forward to what script changes may be made - with the appointment of Bratton, our new police commissioner.
(St. Vincent's Hospital is still open in this drama - ah, if only it were so.)
I watch many different police dramas from dark Scandanavian ones like The Bridge to British ones like Broadchurch, Line of Duty etc. I was not sure I would enjoy Blue Bloods as I do not watch many Amercian shows. However being an original Magum fan and Tom Shelleck was pinned on my wall I had to give a a go. I have been binge watching now for a few weeks to get caught up. Extremely happy that I did. I love the cast and the "family" is what sets it apart from the rest. You will not be disappointed.
I've always been a Tom Selleck fan, from his earliest TV performances. He brings class, sophistication and integrity to his performances. The rest of the cast for Blue Bloods meshes well with the high standards set here. It is refreshing to see characters who are not afraid to admit they make mistakes, who often question what is done and why. It is also very refreshing to see an ensemble with a strong sense of faith and goodness.
Please continue the practice of saying a blessing before meals - this helps to set the tone of the characters and helps viewers to understand the strength that a strong Irish Catholic family has - all of the members of the Reagan family are strong and they have the courage and faith to stand up for what is right. This comes from their traditions and their beliefs.
In my humble opinion, this is one of the best dramas on television today and I would not be embarrassed to have my grandchildren watch it with me. Can't say that for most of the programming on prime time these days.
Please continue the practice of saying a blessing before meals - this helps to set the tone of the characters and helps viewers to understand the strength that a strong Irish Catholic family has - all of the members of the Reagan family are strong and they have the courage and faith to stand up for what is right. This comes from their traditions and their beliefs.
In my humble opinion, this is one of the best dramas on television today and I would not be embarrassed to have my grandchildren watch it with me. Can't say that for most of the programming on prime time these days.
Well, I have to say, I really enjoyed the pilot episode of Blue Bloods. It has a great cast, some good writing, and the cinematography is wonderful. Blue Bloods is definitely the best of all the new cop shows premiered this season.
I will have to agree with the originality gripe I read on another review. The show would do well without it. Making it about the family more than the crimes is the key winner here. No need to muck it up with conspiracies. However, it has been introduced and we'll have to ride it out.
If you are looking for a new show to watch, I highly recommend Blue Bloods. Nice job.
I will have to agree with the originality gripe I read on another review. The show would do well without it. Making it about the family more than the crimes is the key winner here. No need to muck it up with conspiracies. However, it has been introduced and we'll have to ride it out.
If you are looking for a new show to watch, I highly recommend Blue Bloods. Nice job.
Imho, it's a toss up between Tom and Donnie for the best character. But if you enjoy Tom as a soft spoken "top cop" you need to find, and watch, the "Jesse Stone" series. All 9 of them:
Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (2005) Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006)
Tom Selleck plays the Chief of Police in a sleepy coastal town called Paradise, Massachusetts.
But they have crime. Murder, Drugs, Domestic violence... you name it - they got it.
All the while, the Chief, who insists that people call him just "Jesse," deals with it, and a new divorce from the woman hw still loves, and a severe drinking problem all at the sam time.
Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (2005) Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006)
- a prequel to Stone Cold
Tom Selleck plays the Chief of Police in a sleepy coastal town called Paradise, Massachusetts.
But they have crime. Murder, Drugs, Domestic violence... you name it - they got it.
All the while, the Chief, who insists that people call him just "Jesse," deals with it, and a new divorce from the woman hw still loves, and a severe drinking problem all at the sam time.
Did you know
- TriviaNearly each episode features a family dinner. This was at Tom Selleck's request to keep a sense of family. He also states that this scene is usually one of the longest ones to shoot. The family dinner happens always each Sunday around 17:00 to 17:30.
- GoofsSeveral police cars have forward facing blue lights. NYPD does not use forward facing blue lights on any emergency vehicle, and state law prohibits blue lights facing forward on police vehicles.
- Quotes
Frank Reagan: I'm the Commissioner. I know everything.
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