Ponderings on the characters in Blue Bloods
This post continues the season 14 wrap-up; it's time to reflect on the story themes. Blue Bloods isn’t a show that uses story arcs; however, every season, each character seems to have a particular focus, which amounts to a story theme. Because of this we never expect an arc for Jamie and Eddie; would there... Continue Reading →
To conclude the season 13 wrap-up, it's time to reflect on the story themes. We never expected an arc for Jamie and Eddie during this season, but it wasn’t easy to tell whether their stories even shared a common theme. As always, Blue Bloods isn’t a show that uses story arcs (even the DA storyline... Continue Reading →
At the end of last Friday's repeat, we got an early promo for Collision Course; unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find a copy online yet, but I have been able to grab a few images (these weren't top-quality because I've had to resort to old skool techniques to catch the promo, so I decided to get... Continue Reading →
It's almost a year since I originally shared this idea: that provocative topic, the use of conflict to drive Jamie and Eddie's relationship. It's my take on what was typically considered a problem, and others will have a different opinion, but I'm taking the opportunity to reflect on its use during season 12. The first... Continue Reading →
After last week's look at my season 12 wishlist: continuing the season 12 wrap up. This week it’s time to consider the potential story themes, which can always feel slightly arbitrary. While many shows have story arcs, for Blue Bloods, the best you can hope for is a story theme; in fact, Kevin Wade has... Continue Reading →
In an emotional mood this week as we await Tangled Up in Blue. While we can’t be sure how Eddie is involved in Jamie’s story, it feels likely, especially when you consider that the lead writer for Tangled Up in Blue was also responsible for My Aim is True and these vows. I will always have your back. If you... Continue Reading →
We’re one week closer to Tangled Up in Blue, which will see Jamie’s career at risk and the difficulty of having to face IAB again. Coincidentally, last week was the anniversary of Risk Management: where Jamie and Eddie had to fight against charges which might have adversely affected their futures in the NYPD. Therefore, this feels like an... Continue Reading →
Continuing in a similar vein to last week’s post about children: this post will also look at some of those moments that provide a near-instantaneous connection and an emotional drive to stories. Of course, it isn’t the medical treatment that is the critical part of the plot; it’s always a result of that key story... Continue Reading →
The old adage may be to never work with children or animals, but as several storylines have shown, the introduction of a child character or even an animal can produce fantastic results. Even before Jamie and Eddie became a couple, there were times when we saw hints of what they would be like as parents.... Continue Reading →
We're well into the summer hiatus now, so a slightly different post this week. It might be a provocative topic, but the focus is on the use of conflict to drive Jamie and Eddie's relationship. It's my take on what's generally perceived to be a problem, and others will have a different opinion, but while... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Jamko 