Donnie Wahlberg, the longtime star of the CBS police drama Blue Bloods, has offered the first substantial look at the series’ official spinoff, Boston Blue, and shared his excitement about carrying on the beloved franchise’s legacy. The new show — which premiered on CBS in October 2025 — picks up with Wahlberg’s character Danny Reagan as he relocates from New York to Boston to continue his work in law enforcement.
On social media, Wahlberg posted a teaser for Boston Blue, writing that he was “so excited to carry on the tradition” of Blue Bloods and that the spinoff would offer “surprises” and answers to longtime fans’ questions. He added that this next chapter in the Blue Bloods universe is something he “can’t wait” for audiences to experience when Boston Blue airs this fall on CBS.
Boston Blue follows Danny Reagan — an NYPD detective for fourteen seasons on Blue Bloods — as he moves to his real-life hometown of Boston and joins the Boston Police Department amidst new challenges and a new law enforcement “family.” The show positions Danny in a fresh environment while preserving the procedural family-drama DNA that made Blue Bloods a staple of network television.
Fans have reacted enthusiastically to Wahlberg’s announcement, expressing anticipation for the continuation of Reagan’s story while also hoping to see familiar faces from the original series in guest or recurring roles. Some fans voiced on social platforms how much they miss the Reagan family dynamic and are excited for Boston Blue to honor that legacy.
The spinoff — executive produced by Wahlberg along with Blue Bloods veterans Jerry Bruckheimer and others — taps into both tradition and evolution by expanding the Blue Bloods universe. It brings in new characters and relationships, offering a fresh take on the family-oriented crime drama format while staying rooted in themes of duty, justice and loyalty.
As Boston Blue continues to build an audience, it has already been renewed for a second season, reflecting its strong viewership and positive reception from fans and critics alike.
Whether longtime Blue Bloods viewers are tuning in for the familiar presence of Danny Reagan or new audiences are discovering Boston’s law enforcement world for the first time, Wahlberg’s spinoff aims to carry forward the spirit and emotional core of its predecessor — something the star himself has made clear he’s deeply invested in.
