Blue Bloods' ending is so understated and perfect

Notice! SPOILERS ahead for Blue Blood season 14, episode 18, “End of Tour.”Blue Blood'The series finale, 'End Of Tour' offers a perfect yet understated closure to the long-running crime and family drama. There has been widespread speculation about how Blue Blood would end for each character since their cancellation was announced, but the series has kept most details about Blue Blood' final episode in secret. This led to some fears that the ending wouldn't be as strong as the series deserved, especially when the series was reduced to Blue Blood' final few episodes with no obvious move to wrap things up.

While Blue Blood'The cancellation is disappointing, it's somewhat comforting that its final episode wrapped things up perfectly. The Reagans spent most of their time working together to capture gang members who were wreaking havoc by shooting judges and police officers. Unfortunately, Eddie lost his partner, Badillo, to the bullets of one of the gangsters. However, he got a hero's send-off before the Reagans sat down to dinner together for the last time on screen. These final scenes could have easily served as the season finalebut they were the best send-off the Reagans could have received.

Blue Bloods ending leaves all the Reagans in a good place

Every Main Character Got the Happy Ending Audiences Expected

THE Blue Blood the ending transitions perfectly from the intense affair to the closure of everything. The Reagans achieve almost anything in Blue Blood series finale wish listwith each of Frank's children making an important, positive change in their lives. Although Eddie's baby news overshadows news of Erin and Jack's reconciliation, Erin and Jamie are thrilled to begin their next chapter in life. Meanwhile, Danny wraps up his story by asking Baez out. Best of all, Joe Hill finally takes his rightful place in the family, ending his story in the only way that makes sense.

These happy endings assure audiences that the Reagan family will continue to support and celebrate each other long after the closing credits roll. Frank and Henry don't make any major changes in their lives, but they aren't necessary because the ending demonstrates that they would maintain their roles as family patriarchs (and, in Frank's case, as police commissioner). The final scene also reinforces the idea that family is central to Blue Bloodwith Henry commenting that they “I need a bigger table” and Frank recognizing the importance of family before Jamie leads them to say Grace.

Blue Bloods ending leaves the door open for a sequel or spinoff

The ending left enough stories open for the series to continue in another form.

The series finale makes it clear that each of the Blue Blood' The best characters are entering a new chapter of their lives. This way, it will be quite easy to create a spin-off or a sequel. While “End of Tour” doesn't present any specific spin-off ideas, tWriters could easily create new stories based on where each character left off. No character has made any changes so drastic that they couldn't be included in a new series.

While it would make sense for the series to end with Frank's decision to retire, this would make it more difficult to include him in spin-offs or sequels. Many of his stories revolved around his attempts to balance his dual roles as head of the NYPD and loving father to two police officers and a district attorney. Keeping Frank on the job allows him to easily return for a follow-up. On the other hand, Frank remaining in his role gives him plenty of future storyline opportunities should CBS decide to expand the Blue Blood franchise.

CBS no longer has an excuse not to make the promised Blue Bloods spin-off

Blue Blood It ended with strong ratings and lots of story possibilities

Although a Blue Blood If the spin-off isn't already in development, CBS has no real reason not to start working on making it a reality. The network might want to wait until the main series ends to see if a spinoff would be a ratings hit. However, Blue Blood' the final season continued to win its Friday night time slot, proving that there is still a huge appetite for stories about the Reagans. Additionally, The open-ended nature of the series finale makes it clear that there are many stories to be told in a sequel or spinoff series.

Although the best idea for a Blue Blood spin-off is still a prequel series, the franchise could create new content around Jamie and Eddie and their new babyespecially if they move to the suburbs. Additionally, shows that revolve around Joe Hill or Danny and Baez's attempts to balance work and life could work as spin-offs or sequels. Regardless of whether a spin-off materializes or who it stars, Blue Blood left the Reagans in a perfect position to continue their story while closing the current chapter.