Blue Bloods has officially left the NYPD behind… but the drama isn’t over. What’s got fans arguing louder than ever isn’t a plot twist — it’s the news that the spinoff Boston Blue has been renewed for a second season despite widespread criticism and mixed reviews.
In a surprise move that shocked even some supporters, Boston Blue — the CBS series that continues the Reagan legacy with Danny Reagan now in Boston — will return for Season 2. Fans erupted online when the announcement hit, with one discussion thread garnering massive upvotes as viewers shared their reactions ranging from stunned disbelief to cautious optimism.
The tension stems from a fierce division in the fandom:
🔥 Critics say the spinoff hasn’t lived up to the franchise legacy. Some argue the writing feels weak, the characters aren’t as compelling, and the show hasn’t captured the emotional depth fans loved in Blue Bloods. Several community posts describe early episodes as “predictable” or overly formulaic, accusing the series of trying too hard to replicate the magic of its predecessor.
🔥 Supporters point to strong ratings despite the backlash — notes that Boston Blue has performed solidly on Nielsen and streaming numbers, even outpacing expectations in some markets. This partly explains why CBS chose to renew it, even if fan reaction has been mixed.
Fans online are passionately debating whether this renewal is a victory for network TV drama or a sign of creative desperation. Some claim that network television simply lacks big franchise dramas nowadays, so CBS is clinging to anything connected to Blue Bloods. Others see the renewal as proof the show has room to grow — and that critics may be judging early episodes too harshly.
Adding overnight fuel to the fire, recent discussions also point out that Boston Blue will continue to feature more characters from the Blue Bloods universe, teasing appearances by extended Reagan family members — a detail that could be a ratings booster or another source of frustration depending on how it’s handled.
Across platforms, viewers are asking the same burning question:
Is Boston Blue finally turning a corner… or will its second season just deepen the divide within the Blue Bloods fan community?
One thing’s clear: The conversation is far from over — and this renewal just turned up the heat.