CBS may have canceled Blue Bloods, but the long-running drama is proving it still has plenty of life left. Months after its December 2024 finale, the beloved police procedural is enjoying an unexpected resurgence that underscores its enduring appeal.
Premiering in 2010, Blue Bloods ran for 14 seasons and nearly 300 episodes, remaining a consistent ratings performer throughout its run. Despite its loyal fanbase, rising production costs ultimately led CBS to bring the series to an end
a decision many viewers questioned at the time.
Yet the franchise is far from finished. A new spinoff, Boston Blue, is set to debut in fall 2025, with Donnie Wahlberg reprising his role as Danny Reagan. The series will air Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, keeping the Blue Bloods universe alive on network television.
At the same time, the original series is thriving on streaming. According to Flix Patrol, Blue Bloods ranked No. 4 on Paramount+’s Top 10 TV Shows list on Monday, July 7, 2025 trailing only South Park, MobLand, and Yellowstone. The surge is particularly striking given that it comes more than six months after the show’s finale.
This renewed success suggests the series is attracting new viewers rather than relying solely on longtime fans revisiting old episodes. For those who believed CBS made a mistake by canceling Blue Bloods, its strong streaming performance appears to validate that sentiment. Though its broadcast run has ended, the show’s legacy and popularity clearly remain intact, with all episodes now streaming on Paramount+.