CBS will officially launch Boston Blue, the Blue Bloods spinoff, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The new series picks up with Danny Reagan after his life changing move to Boston, with Donnie Wahlberg returning to lead the next chapter of the franchise.
Season one introduces an expanded ensemble cast, including Sonequa Martin-Green as Lena Silver, Marcus Scribner as Jonah Silver, Maggie Lawson as Sarah Silver, and Mika Amonson as Sean Reagan. They join Gloria Reuben as district attorney Mae Silver and Ernie Hudson as Reverend Edwin Peters.
Episode 1 Plot
In the series premiere, NYPD Detective Danny Reagan partners with Boston Detective Lena Silver to investigate a deadly fire at a tech company. Their search for answers uncovers a tangled web involving facial recognition technology, hidden family connections, and a pursuit of justice that intertwines the Reagan and Silver families.
The episode is directed by Anthony Hemingway from a story by Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier.
About the Series
Boston Blue expands the world of Blue Bloods as Danny accepts a position with the Boston Police Department. He’s teamed with Lena Silver, the eldest member of a prominent law enforcement family. The Silvers include Boston district attorney Mae Silver, police superintendent Sarah Silver, rookie officer Jonah Silver, and respected pastor Reverend Edwin Peters.
As Danny adjusts to a new city and new partners, he also hopes to rebuild his relationship with his younger son Sean, who is beginning his own career in Boston.
Executive producers include Donnie Wahlberg, Brandon Sonnier, Brandon Margolis, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed.