The Hidden Truth Behind Ami Carlson’s Sudden Blue Bloods Exit?
Amy Carlson, known for her role as Linda Reagan on Blue Bloods, recently addressed her departure from the show, expressing disappointment in how her character’s exit was handled. Carlson stated that she was not invited back for the season 8 premiere to conclude Linda’s story, which saw her character die in a helicopter crash off-screen. She expressed regret over the handling of Linda’s death, wishing viewers could have seen it on-screen to allow fans to grieve and move on. Despite the controversy, Carlson expressed gratitude for her time on the show and the support from fans.
We recognize that CBS has already said that Blue Bloods season 14 is going to be the final one and yet, does it really have to be?
Well, let’s just note that there has been a pretty interesting push as of late to either extend season 14 or get a season 15 outright. Not only has the #SaveBlueBloods movement been pushed hard by fans, but multiple actors have taken part in the efforts as well! Both Donnie Wahlberg and Tom Selleck have each said that they didn’t necessarily want for this to be the end, and let’s turn today to some not-so-subtle messaging that is coming from Erin Reagan here in Bridget Moynahan.
In a not-so-subtle post on Instagram today, the actress noted that this past episode “Past is Present” (which she also directed) drew 5.2 million (live) viewers. This was easily enough to make it the most-watched show on Friday night once again. You don’t often see anyone make these sort of posts for a show that has been renewed, and we tend to think there is some messaging to it.
Obviously, Moynahan is proud of an episode she directed — and she should be! She brought out a pretty amazing performance from Tom Selleck and Will Hochman in one scene in particular. Beyond this, though, there is value to the nonsensical idea that CBS would end a show that consistently wins its night in total viewers, which it has for well over a decade.
So what is the real problem here?
For CBS, ending the show is more about money than it is ratings, as Blue Bloods has a big cast and shooting in New York City is expensive. Still, we just wonder this — rather than deciding to end the show now, why not come up with more creative ways to keep it going? Obviously, budget discussions are never easy nor fun, but it is hard to imagine any show on Friday night taking over its timeslot and doing anywhere near as well.
So what is the real problem here?
For CBS, ending the show is more about money than it is ratings, as Blue Bloods has a big cast and shooting in New York City is expensive. Still, we just wonder this — rather than deciding to end the show now, why not come up with more creative ways to keep it going? Obviously, budget discussions are never easy nor fun, but it is hard to imagine any show on Friday night taking over its timeslot and doing anywhere near as well.
So what is the real problem here?
For CBS, ending the show is more about money than it is ratings, as Blue Bloods has a big cast and shooting in New York City is expensive. Still, we just wonder this — rather than deciding to end the show now, why not come up with more creative ways to keep it going? Obviously, budget discussions are never easy nor fun, but it is hard to imagine any show on Friday night taking over its timeslot and doing anywhere near as well.
