Warning: SPOILERS ahead for the Blue Blood end of the series.One Blue Blood The character didn't get the happy ending he was supposed to have at the end of season 14, episode 18, "End of Tour." CBS canceled the long-running crime and family drama after 14 seasons despite its continued high ratings, so the only way to soften the blow of disappointment Blue Blood the news of the cancellation was so that the series could have a satisfactory conclusion. Therefore, each character should have a strong ending.
The final episode allowed Blue Blood' Reagan family to work together on one final mission. Each Reagan had a role to play in restoring order to New York City after gangs banded together to create chaos, attacking police officers, judges and other public officials, including Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh). After the gang members were subdued, the Reagans had one last family dinner where they celebrated each other and the good news that Eddie was pregnant. However, a little Blue Blood characters didn't have endings – and for one in particular, life continued as normal.
Tom Selleck says Frank Reagan really hates his work on Blue Bloods
Frank staying at his job was an unhappy ending for him
Frank's (Tom Selleck) job as police commissioner was at the center of Blue Blood. He often had to balance his duties to the NYPD with his desire to be a loving father, and many stories revolved around his refusal to compromise his values, even if it hurt him politically. Yet, Selleck says Frank hated being NYPD commissioner and that it would have been interesting to tell the story of his retirement (via Variety). In Selleck's opinion, Frank would have to be forced out because he felt too much responsibility to leave even though he didn't want the job.
This perspective makes Blue Blood' ending for Frank frustratingly. While Frank's gratitude for his family was a beautiful way to close, it would have been even better if he had retired. Considering Frank hated his job, retiring would have been a relief, even if he felt guilty about it. Additionally, Frank leaving his post would make it clear that the series was oversince his work-related stories were a big part of Blue Blood. So leaving his story open ended left a hole in the perfect ending.
Frank's retirement at the end of Blue Bloods is a happier ending for him
This ending would allow him to focus on his family life while welcoming a new grandchild
Retiring would have made a lot of sense for Frankand it would have been a happier ending for him. His final mission was intense, as he had to convince an inmate to reveal the location of his son, who was the man suspected of shooting the mayor. Frank also had to investigate his feelings about the death of Blue Blood' Joe Reagan to make the prisoner talk. The experience may have reminded him of the confrontation with his son's killer and worn him down, leading him to consider retirement. However, this did not happen.
If Frank had retired, it would have allowed him to spend his golden years doting on his new grandson and spending time with the rest of the family.
Even more important, the ending Blue Blood The family dinner included Eddie telling her she was pregnant, meaning a new Reagan will be joining the family in June. If Frank had retired, it would have allowed him to spend his golden years doting on his new grandson and spending time with the rest of the family. This would have been the happiest ending possible, as would have assured the public that Frank was relieved of the burden of being the NYPD Commissioner and that the rest of his life would be happy.
How and when Frank might retire from Blue Bloods
He will probably continue working for as long as possible
Considering Selleck's comments, it's unlikely that Frank will retire anytime soon. Clearly, the addition of a new grandchild to the family isn't enough to offset his belief that he needs to stay on the job to ensure the NYPD is properly taken care of. That's why, the only way Frank can retire is if he is forced by the mayor or has a health problem This makes it impossible for him to continue working.
If Frank can be shown happily retired in a future reunion film, it will make up for his unhappy ending in the series.
One way for Frank to free himself from this responsibility without anything drastic happening is to start grooming a successor. While it's up to the mayor to determine who will fill Frank's position after he leaves, he can establish a decent working relationship with Mayor Chase and begin training someone he trusts to take over the role. This could solve the problem. Unfortunately, this will have to happen off-screen, as Blue Blood he finished. However, if Frank can be shown as happily retired in a future reunion film, it will make up for his unhappy ending in the series.