BREAKING NEWS – Blue Bloods returns for season 15: Premiere, episodes and schedule summary
CBS recently announced that Blue Bloods would end in December 2024, but there is still a chance that the network reverses its decision. The Tom Selleck-led series about a close-knit family of New York City cops has been one of CBS’ flagship shows for the last 14 seasons.Online TV streaming services
There has already been a massive fan-led effort to save Blue Bloods. Participants have signed petitions, written letters and emails to CBS, and used the hashtag “#SaveBlueBloods” on social media after each new episode airs.
Despite these efforts, CBS confirmed Blue Bloods’ cancelation when it unveiled its 2024-2025 schedule, which suggests that there is little to no chance of saving the show. However, neither those fans participating in the protest nor cast members have given up on the possibility of the decision being reversed.
Two notable departures from the original cast are Jennifer Esposito, who left after season 3, and Amy Carlson, who left after season 7
It would be cheaper for CBS to take a chance on a new series than renew Blue Bloods, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the series cannot score a last-minute reprieve.
The strong ratings and massive upset about the cancelation could put enormous pressure on CBS to renew the series, or they could be a selling point if the producers decide to shop for a new network to broadcast season 15.
Stars joining the fan-led protests gives Blue Bloods a better-than-average chance of scoring a reversal.
The high price tag is not necessarily an insurmountable obstacle. CBS could decide to negotiate with the cast and crew to make season 15 affordable if they decide to continue the series. There is some history for this, as the cast and producers took a 25% pay cut ahead of season 14 to secure the renewal (via THR).
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Stars joining the fan-led protests gives Blue Bloods a better-than-average chance of scoring a reversal. Additionally, the cast’s passion for the series means that if it is renewed, the actors will return for season 15 and give the same high-quality performances they have all along.
The cast’s excitement about the series is a strong sign that there is still life in it, though the final decision still rests with CBS.The Final Episode Won’t Be Broadcast Til December 2024
Blue Bloods season 14’s split into two parts means that the final eight episodes will air in the fall, making them feel more like an abbreviated season 15 than a continuation of season 14. This is good news for those fans who are hoping that CBS reverses its decision to cancel Blue Bloods because that gives the series seven months to broker a new deal for season 15. Ideally, these episodes could get high enough ratings for CBS to decide to extend the season through May instead of wrapping the series up in December.
A deal with another network would also take time to put into place, especially since CBS would have to agree to sell it to a different network. Fortunately, Blue Bloods has that time available due to the way its final season has been scheduled.
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Uncancellation decisions are exceedingly rare, however. Once a network has decided that they are no longer going to broadcast a series, most of the time they stick to that decision. Fan-led campaigns do not generally move the needle much.
Every series has devoted fans that mount pressure campaigns when their series is removed from the schedule, and networks must make decisions based on what’s best for their business. Thus, the chances of Blue Bloods scoring a reversal are still slim despite the cast’s determination to keep doing the show.
Blue Bloods has a passionate cast and crew behind it, along with a massive fan-led movement to reverse the decision to cancel the series.
The chances of CBS changing its mind aren’t promising to say the least, but they are far from non-existent. The producers have seven months to broker a new deal with CBS or another network so that they can keep the popular series on the air for season 15.
