Tom Selleck Contemplates ‘The Past 13 Years’ as Blue Bloods Final Season Premieres, Marking a Bittersweet Moment for Fans
As the much-anticipated finale season of Blue Bloods graces screens, Hollywood icon Tom Selleck takes a moment to reflect on the legacy of the show. Fans, who have eagerly awaited the 14th season after delays caused by WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes last year, find themselves in a bittersweet celebration.
Selleck, the charismatic lead of the iconic CBS drama, shared his thoughts on the journey in a statement, expressing the ‘honor and privilege’ he felt working on the show for the past 13 years. Despite not having a social media presence, the 79-year-old star conveyed his gratitude to the media for the opportunity to collaborate with the ‘incredible actors, writers, producers, directors, and crew,’ describing the experience as a ‘dream come true’ over 275 episodes.
In a mix of gratitude and subtle critique, Selleck thanked CBS for their ‘steadfast support’ while hinting at the network’s underestimation of the show’s enduring popularity. Predicting that ‘an awful lot of people aren’t ready to say goodbye,’ he emphasized that the series is ‘more popular than ever’ and confidently asserted that interest and viewership numbers would surge in the final season, declaring, ‘We’re certainly not out of ideas.’
As fans took to various platforms to express their shock and disappointment over the unexpected cancellation, Tom Selleck’s predictions were quickly validated. The end of an era sentiment resonated among viewers, with some directing their frustration at CBS, expressing hope for repercussions. Despite the sudden turn of events, Blue Bloods had maintained its stronghold as the number one primetime slot on the network, boasting a staggering 9.54 million viewers over the past year
