The 10 biggest unanswered questions after the end of Blue Bloods

Notice! SPOILERS ahead for Blue Blood season 14, episode 18, “End of Tour.”

Blue Blood Season 14, Episode 18, “End Of Tour,” left several big questions unanswered. The series finale of the iconic crime and family drama revealed the next step in each main character's life, fulfilling many of the items set in the Blue Blood series finale wish list. The episode involved all of the Reagans trying to end gang violence in the city after members fatally shot a judge and Eddie's partner (Vanessa Ray), attempted to assassinate Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh), and threatened to continue causing chaos. . if their demands were not met.

Although the case took up most of “End of Tour”, the episode ended with the last of the Blue Blood' family dinners, which were fundamental to the success of the series. The family dinner allowed the Reagans to catch up before the credits rolled and was significant because Eddie shared the news that she is pregnant and expecting her first child in June. WWhile this final dinner gave Eddie and Jamie their dream ending, it also left other questions unanswered, giving a reunion film or spinoff a direction to follow.

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What's next for Henry (besides welcoming a new great-grandson)?

The Elder Reagan Has No Real Ending

Henry (Len Cariou) is one of the Blue Blood'best characters because he's the only one left from the generation before Frank. His age gives him a unique perspective on police and personal matters, and he has also approached aging with wisdom and grace. So, IIt's disappointing that he didn't have a great summary. Instead, he played a key role in Danny's decision to move forward with dating Baez, encouraging him to find someone to come home to after a hard day at work.

Blue Blood season 14 wasted Henry's potential, using him only as a sounding board for the other Reagans. While this was always part of his role, Henry also struggled with retirement and often wanted to remain involved in police work. He was also angered when the younger Reagans, especially Jamie, treated him as weak because of his age. These stories have not been resolved; additionally, the Blue Blood The series finale offered no hint of what's next for Henry, other than his joy at welcoming a new Reagan into the family.

9

How and when will Frank retire?

Frank remains in his position as commissioner at the end of the series

Frank's retirement would have been perfect Blue Blood end. His dual role as NYPD Police Commissioner and loving father and grandfather to several police officers, along with his refusal to compromise his values ​​for the sake of political expediency, was instrumental in Blue Blood' premise, then his retirement would have made it clear that the series was over. Plus, it would have made sense for him to retire or take steps to do so after learning he had another grandchild on the way.

However, Blue Blood I didn't follow that path. Instead, Frank's final mission was simply another day on the job for him, and there was no discussion of his possible retirement at the Reagan family's final dinner. The lack of discussion about Frank's retirement also leaves open the question of who will be the next commissioner when he decides to step down from his position. The non-answer on this question is frustrating, as there have been debates among the public for years about whether Jamie should follow in Frank's footsteps.

8

How does Frank's final mission change his relationship with Mayor Chase?

The duo's conversation didn't solve anything

Frank has always had contentious relationships with any mayor under his command, but his relationship with Mayor Chase was particularly difficult. Chase tended to take this personally whenever Frank did not support his initiatives and threatened to fire Frank when he was frustrated with his lack of cooperation, although this was political suicide because of Frank's popularity. That's why, It would make sense that Frank's hard work in capturing the person who shot Chase would change Chase's attitude towards him.

While Blue Blood suggests a change during “End Of Tour”, it is not explicit, suggesting that there will probably be more intense confrontations between Frank and Chase in the future. Frank's visit to Chase after order is restored to the town does not include any discussion of how Chase feels about Frank now that everything is said and done. While this is in keeping with the character of both men, it makes it impossible to judge whether Chase's gratitude leads him to realize that Frank does not oppose his policies out of animosity. towards him as a person.

7

Is Danny really burnt out at work?

He seemed to be, but nothing was mentioned

Danny looked exhausted during Blue Blood season 14, part 2. He was exhausted from climbing stairs and dealing with suspects whose lives had been made worse by being involved in criminal investigations, and he didn't seem to be his usual cheerful self. He looked more worn out with each passing episode; his exhaustion seemed so extreme that one ending theory was that Danny would retire in the final episode, despite being quite young.

Arguably, Danny's burnout may have been from not having someone to share his non-work life with, who understands the burdens he struggles with.since he admits that Henry was right in saying that the problem is “I have no one not to bring [the job] home to.” However, this is not made explicit, leaving open the question of what is going on with Danny career-wise and how long he can remain a homicide detective without it taking a toll on his mental health.

6

Will Danny and Baez's relationship last?

The two were in the early stages when the series ended

Danny and Baez's relationship was controversial, as the fanbase was evenly split between those who wanted them to end up together and those who were strongly opposed. This may have contributed to why Blue Blood ended the story by having Danny invite Baez out for pizza. This ending made more sense for them, as there was little time left to establish the relationship when Danny decided to pursue it, but it also left open the question of whether the relationship would succeed or fail, and it is equally possible that the two would decide later. of some encounters that would be better as friends and work partners.

5

What's next for Sean after graduating from NYU?

He wasn't sure in the penultimate episode and nothing else came of it at the end

Sean (Andrew Terraciano) was a small child when Blue Blood started, so it deserves a stronger ending than the one it got. During family dinner in Blue Blood Season 14, Episode 17, Sean shared the news that he had enough credits to graduate from NYU a year early, but didn't know what he wanted to do and asked older family members for advice. This seems to be the end of this storyfor it is not mentioned again.

Sean only appears in the final dinner scene in “End of Tour”, and his only lines revolve around congratulating Eddie on her pregnancy. Although his brother Jack (Tony Terraciano) and cousin Nicky (Sami Gayle) return for the final dinner, Sean doesn't ask them for advice or discuss the situation with them. That's why, your future is left up in the air rather than being resolved in any tangible way, which is disappointing considering Sean grew up during the 14-year run of the series.

4

How will the Reagans feel about Erin and Jack's secret wedding?

Erin delays sharing the news because of Eddie's pregnancy

Erin and Jack decide to secretly marry in the series finale after Jack helps track down a prisoner who has the information Frank needs. While this is a happy ending for them, the wedding is off-screen. Additionally, the pair never share the news with the rest of the Reagan family, leaving their reactions in doubt. Jack arrives at the last family dinner, but Erin decides not to share the news because she doesn't want to overshadow Eddie's pregnancy announcement.

This open-ended question is particularly disappointing because the Reagans had strong feelings toward Jack throughout the series and earlier in the season, Henry declared that Jack would only be forgiven “when I die.” The family appears to have accepted Jack's presence, but his true feelings are never addressed.leaving it unclear how they will react when they finally discover the truth about Erin and Jack's new marriage.

3

How will being parents affect Eddie and Jamie?

This is a big change for the fan-favorite couple

Blue Blood'Eddie and Jamie took a long time to get together, and it's disappointing that they didn't share many scenes during the final season. They, however, had their dream ended when Eddie announced her pregnancy at the Reagan family's last dinner. Unfortunately, their story ends there, leaving many questions open about what the next chapter of their lives will be like.

For Eddie, that could mean going back to work and dealing with a new partner while also adjusting to being a mother. Additionally, Badillo's death highlights the fact that Jamie and Eddie regularly put their lives on the line at work, which will affect them differently when they are responsible for a child. The open questions about how this will all play out would be a perfect theme for a spinoff featuring Jamie and Eddie, but for now, their journey as parents is a mystery.

2

Will Joe Hill attend the Reagan dinners more often?

He seems to be more part of the family now

Joe Hill had one of the best endings of any Reagan character. In the four years since he was first introduced, Joe has had a difficult relationship with the Reagans.as he wasn't sure he wanted to be part of New York's most famous police family and they had a hard time dealing with the fact that he was a constant reminder of the fact that they had lost their father. However, Joe manages to change that in the series finale and joins the Reagans for their last family dinner.

That ending is wonderful, but Joe's presence at the Reagan family dinner is still unusual enough to raise the question of whether he'll attend more often now. Joe is often involved in complex investigations, which is usually his stated reason for not attending, but he has also likely been absent in the past because of embarrassment. Hopefully his new feelings toward family will allow him to come over for dinner more often.but there is no guarantee.

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What will the next Blue Bloods spinoff be about?

The ending left few clues, but there are several possibilities

“End of Tour” does not set up a specific spinoff for Blue Blood. While it leaves a lot of questions unanswered, it's not a secret pilot, leaving audiences wondering if a spinoff will ever come to fruition, and if so, what it's about. This lack of clarity makes Blue Blood' The disappointing cancellation is even harder to bear since the Reagans will be off-screen for the foreseeable future.

It may be difficult for Blue Blood to create a spinoff that retains the family values ​​that made the original so popular. However, unanswered questions offer several possibilities, such as a show focusing on Jamie and Eddie's new life or a show with Joe Hill as the lead. It remains to be seen whether any of these ideas will come to fruition or whether the series will have a reunion film in the future, but there are certainly many stories that could be told.