Blue Bloods, the long-running CBS drama, follows the lives of the Reagan family while also exploring the journeys of those connected to them. Although the series strongly emphasizes family bonds, some characters surprisingly rarely interact outside of the famous Sunday dinner scenes. This lack of crossover between certain individuals has quietly shaped the show’s unique dynamics over the years.
Throughout its run, Blue Bloods has highlighted familiar pairings, such as Danny Reagan and his partner, Detective Maria Baez. In fact, Danny is often seen working more closely with Baez than with some members of his own family a detail that may come as a surprise to many viewers. These limited interactions reveal that several key characters have only shared a handful of scenes across ten seasons.
Danny and Jamie: Partners in Name Only
Despite both being central figures in the NYPD storyline, Danny and Jamie Reagan are almost never assigned cases together. Donnie Wahlberg has even admitted in interviews that he rarely shares screen time with Will Estes, who portrays Jamie. This absence of collaboration has been a noticeable gap for fans who expected more on-the-job interaction between the Reagan brothers.
At the time, there were concerns the series might end after season 10, but its renewal brought hope that future seasons could finally explore more shared storylines between Danny and Jamie.
Wahlberg has also expressed interest in working more closely with Abigail Baker, played by Abigail Hawk, especially after directing the episode “Manhattan Queens,” which featured her character. He humorously praised Hawk’s holiday chocolate chip cookies, while Hawk later shared her own wish to collaborate more with Wahlberg and Maria Ramirez.
Given that all three characters operate within the NYPD, a joint storyline between Abigail Baker, Maria Baez, and Eddie Janko feels like a natural and exciting possibility. Hawk herself suggested the idea of this trio teaming up
a prospect that has since sparked enthusiasm among fans.
Viewers now eagerly anticipate seeing these three non-Reagan women join forces, hoping it will bring fresh energy and new dynamics to the series.