Boston Blue (2026): Everything You Need to Know About the Blue Bloods Spinoff
The Blue Bloods universe isn’t ending 
it’s evolving. After more than a decade of family dinners, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes police drama, CBS is expanding the franchise with Boston Blue (2026), a highly anticipated spinoff bringing familiar values to a brand-new city, fresh characters, and new challenges.
So what is Boston Blue? Who’s in it? How does it tie into Blue Bloods? And most importantly can it live up to the legacy? Let’s dive in.
Set in the historic streets of Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Blue shifts the spotlight from New York City while remaining firmly within the Blue Bloods universe. Think of it as a beloved recipe with new ingredients: the core elements family loyalty, moral complexity, and law enforcement ethics remain, but the setting, characters, and stakes bring a fresh flavor.
The series explores policing, justice, and family dynamics through a distinctly Boston lens, shaped by the city’s rich history, unique social tensions, and entrenched local politics. It’s Blue Bloods, reimagined for a new city and a new generation.