Absolute Power

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.

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.

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

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.

All the Reagans currently in law enforcement come in for it in this Blue Bloods story.

Tom Selleck gets roped into a controversy when the mayor circumvents him and orders an investigation of the husband of his prospective opponent Mary Stuart Masterson. Selleck's reappointment could be in jeopardy as a result that had nothing to do with him.

Will Estes steps from his role as beat cop to get involved in the case of a beating of his partner's father. This is where it helps to have the police commissioner as your dad.

But Donnie Wahlberg has to fight for his very life when he discovers and tries to apprehend a serial killer. A recently discovered serial killer played by Louis Cancelmi who is one sick puppy. Cancelmi is the one you will remember from this Blue Bloods episode.

The Selleck business was not realistic, in fact Selleck already survived one administration transition. Something NEVER done in New York City where every mayor wants his own person as a Police Commissioner.

The rest of this episode was up to the usual high standard of this series.