Blue Bloods: Bridget Moynhahan’s favorite episode is pretty intense

Blue Bloods simply wouldn’t be the same without Bridget Moynahan. Despite nearly taking on the role of Erin Reagan, the actress gave a career-defining performance throughout the show’s 13 seasons. Moynahan appeared in an impressive 275 episodes during this time, making choosing a favorite quite a difficult task.

At least so we think. Moynahan was asked about her favorite episode in an interview with CBS, and the actress didn’t hesitate to name season 10 as “The First Hundred Days.” Reason? The scene is thrilling and unexpected when Erin talks to Nicki (Sami Gayle) on the phone and then a truck crashes into the side of her car.

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According to Moynahan, it was a challenge that she was more than just a game to play. The actress has mastered scenes in which Erin confidently gives orders or helps others solve a criminal case, but sees her in a moment of physical vulnerability, a moment when the Her life flashed before her eyes (with her daughter talking on the phone). , no less) is something different.

“The way they filmed and really followed Erin’s reaction in the ambulance, stunned and pushed into that deadly moment and how she spent the rest of the episode questioning it all these moments in her life or the people in her life or what’s important in life, it’s really just a fun game,” Moynahan explained.

Keep in mind that Moynahan went behind the camera to direct two episodes of Blue Bloods (“Hidden Motive” of season 12 and “Nothing Sacred” of season 13) so it makes sense that she chose an episode where she didn’t have much to say. very big meaning. creative input.

“The First Hundred Days” isn’t the episode that usually comes to mind when thinking about Erin Reagan’s definitive moments, but we can understand its appeal from an acting perspective and this is certainly one of the least expected moments of the entire season 10.