Spoilers for Blue bloods Ahead.
Detective Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) may be the star of Blue bloodsBut that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have his fair share of problems, and his relationship with Linda (Amy Carlson) over the seasons has always bothered me. Look, Danny Wahlberg is excellent as Danny Reagan. He is still one of the best characters on Blue bloodsBut like any good “gray” character in a police procedural, Danny’s got his issues. Considering how much of a whether he can come off, I’m not always rooting for him to win when the stakes are lower.
Shootout on the streets of New York? Yes, please survive, Danny. Always be in the right while doing morally dubious things? Come on, but it’s still a TV show, so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Be morally dubious, then get to be all self-righteous about it and get the girl too? Give me a break. We as the audience are stuck with Danny for better or worse, and admittedly, many of the best episodes of Blue bloods Focus on Danny. But that doesn’t mean I think he deserves a new romance in season 14.
Danny Reagan and Linda Reagan had a tumultuous relationship
Danny never respected Linda
Danny and Linda have been married ever since Blue bloods PilotHaving gotten together long before the show began. The couple even have two children, Jack (Tony Terrasiano) and Sean (Andrew Terrasiano). Linda started the series as a recurring character before moving into the main cast in season 2 and on. After spending the early part of the show as a stay-at-home mom, the former nurse got back to work in season 3. Tragedy struck between seasons 7 and 8 when Linda died in a medical helicopter crash.
It was obviously a calamitous event for Danny, but when I think back on their relationship, I have trouble remembering what the “good times” were. Like a lot of TV cops, Danny has trouble balancing his job and his family, but he doesn’t have to be a jerk about it. Although he is not terrible for Linda, he takes her for granted so often, it almost feels like he is deliberately ignoring her. I understand the job is tough, but Danny could afford to show his longtime wife a little love every once in a while.
Danny needs to work on himself before he can start a new romance
There needs to be more growth for Danny to earn someone new in his life
Blue bloods Season 14, Part 2 is officially the last season of the show and some sections of the fanbase want Danny to finally find true love. Honestly, I don’t know if he deserves it. He may have been a little more sympathetic after Linda’s death, but he is still the same person he was before. I will need to see some major character growth from Danny Before I feel comfortable to see him with another woman. If Danny ends up with a new partner and is just as indifferent to her as he was to Linda, there’s no point.
Danny can redeem himself through his partnership with Baez
Baez and Danny have worked together for many years
There is one person I can come around to Danny datingAnd that would be his partner Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez). Although nothing romantic has ever happened between the two, they are good friends and excellent partners. Baez has also had her fair share of relationship troubles, so perhaps someone other than Danny might be of interest.
However, Danny would need to prove he’s more than just a hot-headed cop for this to work. Danny has eight more episodes of Blue bloods To show that there is a more considerate and respectful side of yourself. Then he will have to be lucky for Baez to really notice. Good luck, Danny Reagan.