There are a few things to remember about the first half of Blue blood Final season as the series heads to its conclusion. Although CBS canceled Blue bloods Last year, the long-running drama about the last season of a multi-generational family of cops was split into two parts, with the first 10 episodes in the spring of 2024. Blue bloods has eight episodes left before it leaves the airwaves permanently, though a spin-off may be in the works.
Blue bloods Doesn’t have very many continuing storylines. Most episodes are self-contained, although there are sometimes more character arcs, such as Jamie’s battle with Frank over whether Jamie should become a sergeant in seasons 6 and 7 or Erin’s bid to become the next Manhattan DA in season 13. Blue bloods‘ Best characters have storylines that must be wrapped up before the series ends; It’s important to remember where the stories left off before diving into the second half of season 14.
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Joe Hill has finally made peace with being a Reagan (for now)
After a huge fight with Jamie, he expressed gratitude for being part of the family
Blue bloods‘ Joe Hill has had a contentious relationship with the Reagans since his introduction at the end of season 10, but he finally made some progress after he and Jamie were forced to move in together in season 14. Joe and Jamie’s conflict occurred because of Joe’s conflicting feelings about the Reagan side of his family. When he was in a bar, he insisted on being called a Hill rather than a Reagan, and he and Jamie got into a physical altercation.
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Although this seemed like a ridiculous and out-of-character story for Jamie, it served a purpose, as Frank punished both cops for acting like children in a schoolyard by assigning them to patrol duty together. By the end of the episode, Joe and Jamie have a newfound respect for each other. Most importantly, Joe admitted that he was grateful that the Reagans were willing to accept him, despite his only connection to them being the father he never knew.
All of Joe Hill’s appearances on Blue bloods |
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Episode number |
Day |
“Family Secrets” |
Season 10, Episode 19 |
May 1, 2020 |
“Triumph Over Trauma” |
Season 11, Episode 1 |
December 4, 2020 |
“In the Name of the Father” |
Season 11, Episode 2 |
December 11, 2020 |
“atonement” |
Season 11, Episode 3 |
December 18, 2020 |
“The End” |
Season 11, Episode 15 |
May 14, 2021 |
“Just the Means” |
Season 11, Episode 16 |
May 14, 2021 |
“Be smart or be dead” |
Season 12, Episode 6 |
November 12, 2021 |
“The Reagan Way” |
Season 12, Episode 12 |
January 21, 2022 |
“Elegance” |
Season 12, Episode 14 |
February 25, 2022 |
“Silver Lanes” |
Season 12, Episode 20 |
May 6, 2022 |
“Keep the Faith” |
Season 13, Episode 1 |
October 7, 2022 |
“On Dangerous Ground” |
Season 13, Episode 6 |
November 18, 2022 |
“no sanctity” |
Season 13, Episode 9 |
January 18, 2023 |
“Past History” |
Season 13, Episode 13 |
February 10, 2023 |
“Dropping Bombs” |
Season 14, Episode 2 |
February 23, 2024 |
“Fear no evil” |
Season 14, Episode 3 |
March 1, 2024 |
“Past is present” |
Season 14, Episode 4 |
March 15, 2024 |
“Two of a kind: |
Season 14, Episode 9 |
May 10, 2024 |
It’s hard to say how long Joe’s new stance will last, as in the past he has sometimes embraced the Reagans, only to back away again. In addition, Jamie becomes irritated when he and Joe cross paths professionally because Joe refuses to listen to orders and undermines Jamie’s hard work, although there were several occasions where they worked together successfully. But, since Blue bloods It’s an ending, it’s likely that Joe will continue to embrace his Reagan side moving forward so that his story can be wrapped up in an effective manner.
Joe is confirmed to appear in Blue bloods Season 14, Episode 11, which is the premiere episode of Season 14B. It is unclear if his story will be wrapped up in this episode, or if he will be back for the finale. Whether Joe is serious about his Reagan side will be clear after this episodeWhich involves a district attorney accusing Erin of jury tampering. Joe may support Erin or call her out on what he considers to be inappropriate behavior, which could lead to a new conflict that should be resolved before the series ends.
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Danny and Baez have several interactions that blur the lines between friendship and romance
The two may end up together now that Danny has started dating again
Blue bloods Danny doesn’t deserve a new romance after the way he treated Linda, but he and Baez took steps toward one during the first part of season 14. Danny again helped protect her when Sam Evans was released from prison and made plans to hurt her and her baby daughter, and although the two fought, Baez finally appreciated how dedicated Danny was to her health. moreover, Season 14 had the team work with Danny’s old partner, Jackie, who made it clear that she and Danny were just friends.
Danny decided to start dating again, and although he didn’t ask Baez out, the sequence could have been setting the stage for their eventual romance.
While working with Jackie, Danny confronted the serial killer Dr. Walker, who was a former psychiatrist, and taunted Danny by suggesting that Danny had closed himself off to new love because of his fear of loss. Soon after, Danny decided to start dating. Again, and even though he didn’t ask Baez out, the sequence may have set the story for their eventual romance instead. Danny has an off-screen date with a woman who is never mentioned again, suggesting she is not the one for him.
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Danny’s reaction in a later episode when they had to work with Baez’s old partner was interesting. While Baez has no real reaction to Danny and Jackie, he seems jealous of the time she spends with her former partner. Nevertheless, he went home alone, declining an invitation from the two to join them for drinks. This sequence of events strongly suggests that Danny has deeper feelings for Baez than he admits. So, it’s possible that their relationship will build to a romance when Blue Bloods ends.
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Erin struggled with guilt over a botched case
These and similar storylines may play out in her Season 14 B Story
Erin had some tough cases during Blue bloods Season 14. One of her most memorable ones involved a middle schooler who was upset that Erin had locked up her brother. When Erin and Anthony looked into the case, they learned that HThe teenager was arrested shortly before a change in the law that would have allowed him to avoid prison time. Erin’s attempts to make amends to the sisters were all rebuffed, although she was able to get the offender out of prison.
Erin also worked on a federal case involving illegal horse racing, which put her back in touch with Voorhees, a corrupt parole officer who was removed from his position because of his underhand activities in the past. Voorhees has critical information about the horse racing scheme, but does not want to testify despite Erin pressuring him; Eventually, he was shot and killed despite his choice not to take the stone. Erin felt guilty about his death, even though it wasn’t technically her fault.
Some of the outcomes of you [Erin’s] Cases during season 14a could help convince a jury that she behaved inappropriately.
Incidents like these set the stage nicely for her new storyline Blue bloods Season 14 b. The first episode of this season is supposed to involve Erin being accused of tampering with the jury to win her case, Which could lead to your arrest and disbarment. Erin acts with as much integrity as she can while in her position as an assistant district attorney, so the charges are surprising; However, some of the outcomes of her cases during season 14a could help convince a jury that she behaved inappropriately.
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Frank’s clash with Mayor Chase reveals that the mayor is tired
Their last argument sets the stage for their next conflict
Frank and Mayor Chase only clashed once in season 14. During the premiere episode, Mayor Chase wanted Frank to support a new policy in which he suspended the use of homeless shelters for anyone who needed them. Chase felt it was the only way to deal with the growing problem of the city being overwhelmed by an influx of undocumented migrants. Frank felt that the policy was harmful and did not want to support it.
While arguing about it, Chase asked Frank if he ever thought about retiring, which could have been foreshadowing the series’ end. While it is confirmed that Frank Will not retire at the end of Blue bloods, The conversation may still be relevant as the series wraps up. The Blue bloods Season 14B trailer suggests Frank will clash with Chase again over Chase’s declaration that crime is on the rise in the city, and their past conflict may affect his response to Frank’s refusal to publicly agree with him on this point.
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Jamie went undercover to bust a sex trafficking ring
The dark storyline may come back into play during the final episode
Jamie was promoted to Field Intelligence Officer during season 13, and In the first part of season 14, he was involved in one of the darkest storylines that Blue bloods Had: Busting a sex trafficking ring run by a man named Quinn. He went undercover as an operative ready to help kidnap and traffic young girls, and helped one escape. He was in extreme danger most of the time, especially when Joe Hill helped raid the company where the girls were kept and recognized him.
Jamie’s activities in the Field Intelligence Office may lead to him taking the next step in his career when the series wraps up.
Jamie may have more deep undercover operations than Blue bloods drawn to a close. In addition, villains who have already been arrested sometimes appear again in new episodes. There could still be some fallout to come from Jamie’s undercover activities if Quinn is released from prison or one of his associates seeks revenge for Jamie ruining their ability to make money off vulnerable girls. Additionally, Jamie’s activities in the Field Intelligence Office may lead to him taking the next step in his career when the series wraps up.
A police procedural set in New York City, Blue Bloods follows the lives of the Irish-American Reagan family, who have a strong family history and current powerful roles in the New York Police Department.
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Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Tom Selleck, Steve Schirripa, Jennifer Esposito, Sammy Gayle, Amy Carlson, Marisa Ramirez, Vanessa Ray
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September 24, 2010
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14