Tom Selleck Expresses Frustration Over ‘Blue Bloods’ Cancellation

Actor Feels the Show Was ‘Taken for Granted’ Despite Its Success

Tom Selleck, renowned for his portrayal of NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan, has openly shared his disappointment regarding CBS’s decision to cancel ‘Blue Bloods’ after its 14-season run. In a recent interview with TV Insider, Selleck revealed his feelings of frustration, emphasizing that the show was often “taken for granted” despite consistently strong viewership

He highlighted the show’s impressive performance, noting that in the Top 100 Shows of 2023-2024, ‘Blue Bloods’ secured the 9th position. Excluding three football-related programs, it ranked 6th. Selleck remarked, “If you were to say to the television network, ‘Here’s a show you can program in the worst time slot you got, and it is going to guarantee you winning Friday night for the next 15 years,’ it would be almost impossible … .”

The actor also reflected on the emotional conclusion of the series, mentioning that his final scene was a family dinner—a fitting bookend to his first scene on the show 15 years prior. He expressed deep affection for his castmates, stating, “There isn’t a single one of them who didn’t want to come back. Most shows don’t end that way—there’s petty jealousy and all sorts of things—and we seemed to overcome that. It’s something for everybody to hang their hats on and be proud of.

While acknowledging the network’s choice, Selleck admitted it would take time to adjust to life without ‘Blue Bloods.’ He remains hopeful that CBS might reconsider, given the show’s consistent success and the cast’s enthusiasm for continuing. The final episodes of ‘Blue Bloods’ are scheduled to air later this year.