Blue Bloods Spinoff Delayed as CBS Focuses on Perfecting Concept
CBS announces delay in the Blue Bloods spinoff as they work to perfect the new iteration. The beloved series will conclude with season 14, leaving fans eager for future developments.
Bollywood Fever: Blue Bloods fans will need to exercise patience as the long-anticipated spinoff of the beloved series faces delays. CBS Studios president David Stapf recently revealed in an interview with Deadline that while the spinoff remains a priority, it will take time to ensure it meets the high expectations set by the original show.
“We don’t have anything that’s going to be in development soon but it’s a brand, a title and a show that is beloved,” Stapf shared on Thursday, July 11. “We’ve got to get it right so we’re taking our time and trying to figure it out, okay, what is the next iteration of Blue Bloods?”
Despite the delay, Stapf emphasized the ongoing celebration of Blue Bloods as it heads into its final season. “We have a whole season to go where we intend to celebrate it all season long as to how good that show is, so there’s still time for us to figure that out,” he added.
In November 2023, CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and Stapf announced that Blue Bloods would not continue beyond season 14 in a joint statement. “Blue Bloods will forever be a beloved part of CBS’ legacy. It ruled Friday nights with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and established itself as a pillar of our winning lineup with an exceptionally devoted fan base,” they said. They also expressed gratitude to the show’s legendary developer, Leonard Goldberg, and the talented cast led by Tom Selleck.
The first half of the final season concluded earlier this year, with the remaining eight episodes set to air this fall. In May, Tom Selleck, the series star, expressed hope that the cancellation decision might be reversed. “For the past 13 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve in New York City, but also displayed the importance of family,” Selleck told The Hollywood Reporter.
Selleck continued, “Working alongside these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors, and crew has been a dream come true, and I’m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes. Thank you to CBS Studios and the CBS network for their steadfast support, and we offer heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.”
Although the end of Blue Bloods marks a sad moment for fans, there is a hint of hope for the future. Last month, Paramount Global co-CEO Brian Robbins mentioned potential franchise extensions during a shareholders’ meeting. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods,” Robbins said.
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