Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalHispanic Heritage MonthIMDb Stars to WatchSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
Blue Bloods
S6.E2
All episodesAll
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Absolute Power

  • Episode aired Oct 2, 2015
  • TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
509
YOUR RATING
Donnie Wahlberg, Marisa Ramirez, and Keleigh Brockman in Blue Bloods (2010)
Blue Bloods: Absolute Power
Play trailer1:02
1 Video
10 Photos
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A possible serial-killer case is assigned to Danny and Baez. Erin considers becoming a judge; a mayoral candidate claims that Frank has been secretly investigating her spouse; and Eddie conf... Read allA possible serial-killer case is assigned to Danny and Baez. Erin considers becoming a judge; a mayoral candidate claims that Frank has been secretly investigating her spouse; and Eddie confronts her dad.A possible serial-killer case is assigned to Danny and Baez. Erin considers becoming a judge; a mayoral candidate claims that Frank has been secretly investigating her spouse; and Eddie confronts her dad.

  • Director
    • David Barrett
  • Writers
    • Robin Green
    • Mitchell Burgess
    • Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
  • Stars
    • Donnie Wahlberg
    • Bridget Moynahan
    • Will Estes
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    509
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Barrett
    • Writers
      • Robin Green
      • Mitchell Burgess
      • Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
    • Stars
      • Donnie Wahlberg
      • Bridget Moynahan
      • Will Estes
    • 7User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Blue Bloods: Absolute Power
    Trailer 1:02
    Blue Bloods: Absolute Power

    Photos9

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 5
    View Poster

    Top cast35

    Edit
    Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg
    • Danny Reagan
    Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan
    • Erin Reagan
    Will Estes
    Will Estes
    • Jamie Reagan
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • Henry Reagan
    Amy Carlson
    Amy Carlson
    • Linda Reagan
    Sami Gayle
    Sami Gayle
    • Nicky Reagan-Boyle
    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Frank Reagan
    Marisa Ramirez
    Marisa Ramirez
    • Maria Baez
    Vanessa Ray
    Vanessa Ray
    • Eddie Janko
    Gregory Jbara
    Gregory Jbara
    • Garrett Moore
    Robert Clohessy
    Robert Clohessy
    • Sid Gormley
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Katherine Tucker
    Abigail Hawk
    Abigail Hawk
    • Abigail Baker
    Celina Jade
    Celina Jade
    • ME Marisa Lee
    Louis Cancelmi
    Louis Cancelmi
    • Thomas Wilder
    Tony Terraciano
    Tony Terraciano
    • Jack Reagan
    Andrew Terraciano
    Andrew Terraciano
    • Sean Reagan
    Patrick Byas
    Patrick Byas
    • Jeffrey Starks
    • Director
      • David Barrett
    • Writers
      • Robin Green
      • Mitchell Burgess
      • Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews7

    7.9509
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    6jothebookgirl-947-794214

    Why?..

    Why did the serial killer say I win and then in the next episode Danny is all healed up from his battery with the killer and the killer is never mentioned again.
    arthurshehla

    Frustrating!

    As usual, well acted, with particularly tense action on this one. However, the serial killer appears to have the upper hand on this one, calling Danny to say he has some more girls in his sight to murder. But it appears that Danny & the police department just do nothing about it! The next episode everything's just fine, including Danny's wounds, as if nothing happened. This kind of disconnection between episodes is not only frustrating and annoying, it's also unrealistic. There needs to be more follow-through on the stories that keeps the continuity going and makes everything more believable and relatable.
    8hindsonevansmike

    Well scripted and acted tense episode.

    Well scripted and tightly directed, this episode's story counterposes high level responsibility with political pressure, family misunderstandings and the challenges of tracking a new serial offender.

    Frank defuses a political situation and builds bridges.

    Danny chases down leafs and annoys his wife when he comes second on a knock-down drag-out fight with the perp.

    Not every case is simple and this episode drives home that point.

    The direction is spot-on and the gritty realism washes up with Patrolman Reagan's partner discovering that her father (played by the excellent William Sandler of "Jesse Stone" and "Shawshank" fame) finally standing up for right - and explaining himself to his daughter.

    A highly watchable episode.
    5NICENSKUNKY

    Major setup

    A serial killer taunts Danny Reagan. This episode lays the foundation for an epic rivalry between equally matched good & evil. Very intense action.
    7m-sileo

    The Reagans

    This episode of Blue Bloods delivered a solid mix of drama and tension. Danny is on the hunt for a serial killer, which brought an intense and engaging plotline. Meanwhile, Frank finds himself stuck in the middle of a political feud between the mayor and his opponent as they battle for election, all while Frank strives to remain neutral, as always. However, I find this portrayal of Frank's unwavering transparency and correctness a bit unrealistic at times-it feels too idealistic. On another front, Jamie and Eddie are investigating a case involving Eddie's father, who was injured in prison, adding a personal and emotional touch to their storyline. Overall, a solid episode, though some elements feel a bit disconnected from reality, especially in Frank's story.

    Related interests

    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
    Crime
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
    Mystery
    Cho Yeo-jeong in Parasite (2019)
    Thriller

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Two actors in this episode, Celina Jade and David Ramsey, also appeared together in Arrow (2012).
    • Goofs
      When Wilder calls Danny at the precinct, Baez makes a call and says to put a trace on Danny's phone ASAP. But all calls made to the police are automatically traced, and they know instantly what the caller's location is. There's no need to keep a caller on the line for any length of time, even if the caller hangs up without saying anything.
    • Connections
      References Rebecca (1940)
    • Soundtracks
      Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. Allemande
      (uncredited)

      Written by Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performed by Robert Cohen

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • October 2, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Panda Productions Inc.
      • CBS Television Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 44m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.