‘Blue Bloods’Cast Shares Emotional Reactions After Wrapping Up the Final Episode

‘Blue Bloods’ cast members react after filming final episode

The “Blue Bloods” fan base, which includes many Globe readers, has some grieving ahead of them, when the last episodes of the 14th season run on CBS in the fall. Despite lobbying by its stars for more seasons, CBS is eager, as one executive put it, “to refresh the schedule.”

But this week, the show’s finale was filmed, which means the cast is already in grief mode. A few emotional farewells have shown up on social media.

The “Blue Bloods” fan base, which includes many Globe readers, has some grieving ahead of them as the beloved series wraps up its 14th and final season on CBS this fall. Despite passionate lobbying by its stars for more seasons, CBS is keen “to refresh the schedule,” according to one executive.

This week marked a poignant milestone for the cast and crew as they filmed the series finale, plunging everyone into a reflective and emotional state. Social media has been awash with heartfelt farewells from the cast, sharing their gratitude and sorrow with fans.

Donnie Wahlberg, who has played Detective Danny Reagan since the show’s inception, took to social media to express his deep gratitude. “Not sure I have the words to describe how I feel about today, or the last 14 years on this special ‘Blue Bloods’ journey,” Wahlberg wrote. “But I do know how incredibly thankful I am for every moment of it. To the cast, the crew, the guest cast, every background actor, writer, producer, and every member of every single department — thank you.” He also extended his thanks to the fans and the NYPD, adding, “I hope we did you proud.”

Vanessa Ray, who portrays Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan, shared a touching photo of herself hugging co-stars Wahlberg and Marisa Ramirez with the caption “last day feels” and “I love them so much it hurts.” The image encapsulates the close bond formed over the years among the cast members. Ramirez, who plays Detective Maria Baez, echoed these sentiments, admitting, “I don’t have the words yet to express my joy or my sadness.”

“Not sure I have the words to describe how I feel about today, or the last 14 years on this special ‘Blue Bloods’ journey,” Donnie Wahlberg wrote, “but I do know how incredibly thankful I am for every moment of it. To the cast, the crew, the guest cast, every background actor, writer, producer and every member of every single dept — thank you.”

Wahlberg also thanks the fans, as well as the NYPD, saying “I hope we did you proud.”

Vanessa Ray shared a photo of her, Wahlberg, and Marisa Ramirez hugging, with the words “last day feels” and “I love them so much it hurts.” And Ramirez wrote, “I don’t have the words yet to express my joy or my sadness.”

As the final episodes approach, the “Blue Bloods” cast and its devoted fan base are preparing to bid farewell to a show that has been a cornerstone of CBS’s lineup for over a decade. The end of “Blue Bloods” signifies not just the conclusion of a series but the end of an era for television viewers who have followed the Reagan family’s journey through triumphs, trials, and heartfelt Sunday dinners.

The emotional reactions from the cast highlight the deep connections formed both on and off-screen, leaving fans with a bittersweet anticipation for the final episodes. As they say goodbye, the legacy of “Blue Bloods” will undoubtedly endure in the hearts of its cast, crew, and loyal viewers.