Donnie Wahlberg to star in 'Blue Bloods' spinoff show 'Boston Blue'
Donnie Wahlberg will star in a Boston-set "Blue Bloods" spinoff show "Boston Blue," playing Detective Danny Reagan.
www.boston.comHere’s a quick update on Boston Blue, the Blue Bloods spin-off sometimes referred to as "Boston Blue":
- What it is: Boston Blue is CBS’s spin-off from Blue Bloods, centered on Donnie Wahlberg’s character Danny Reagan in a Boston-set police drama with a largely newly assembled cast.[2][3]
- Key casting news: Sonequa Martin-Green joined the cast as detective Lena Peters; Maggie Lawson (Psych) and Ernie Hudson were reported as part of the early main cast, with other additions like Gloria Reuben later reported by trade outlets.[1][3][4]
- Release and scheduling: The show was greenlit and positioned for a fall 2025 premiere, with CBS signaling it would sit in the same CBS family and likely align with Friday 10 p.m. time slots in its early rollout, as networks often do for related franchises.[3][2]
- International reception: Boston Blue sold to more than 100 markets at Cannes/MIPCOM, signaling strong international interest in the spin-off as part of the broader Blue Bloods universe.[7]
What this means for you in Miami, FL
- If you enjoy Blue Bloods, Boston Blue is marketed as the next chapter in the same universe, with Donnie Wahlberg continuing to lead and a new supporting cast, so you’ll likely find familiar procedural elements alongside fresh storylines.[2][3]
- Availability: Expect CBS-affiliated platforms to carry new episodes, with potential international sales expanding its distribution outside the U.S. in years following its premiere.[7]
Illustration (example of how the cast evolves):
- Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) continues as the anchor in Boston Blue, paired with Lena Peters (Sonequa Martin-Green), while additional family or department characters are introduced as the series expands its world, similar to how spin-offs broaden a show's ensemble over time.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest precise air dates, streaming availability in your area, or a concise cast list with character names as announced by CBS and major outlets. I can also summarize critical reception and viewer expectations once those reviews are published. Please tell me which details you want.