Ponderings on the characters in Blue Bloods
It feels likely that at this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, the Reagans would have been thankful for the arrival of Joe Hill into their lives. During season 11 we’re probably going to see the Reagans getting to know the newest addition to the family. While they’re learning about Joe, it’s just as likely that Joe will... Continue Reading →
Another retro post while we get closer to the season 11 premiere. While investigating the murder of a gang leader, Danny and Baez learn the accused shooter is an ex-con who is romantically linked to his parole officer, who might be assisting in a cover up. Also, concerned the murder might spark further violence, Frank... Continue Reading →
This Friday will mark the 5th anniversary of this episode airing for the first time, so it seems the right time for a retrospective post. When a homicide case ends in a hung jury, Erin is forced to take over the case from her colleague, ADA Kelly Blake (Diane Neal), and with the help of... Continue Reading →
Today we've moved one step closer to seeing new episodes on our screens as filming started on the first episode of season 11. As we're still some way from actually seeing new episodes it's time for another retro post. Jamie gets Danny involved when he finds a homeless teen who claims his aunt was killed... Continue Reading →
Looking back to one of the silliest story lines they've had. Danny investigates the circumstances of an ex-NYPD officer who goes missing the day after she revealed to him that she had planned to make amends to the woman she and her partner wrongfully convicted years ago. Also, Frank faces a dilemma when one of... Continue Reading →
As recent posts have been thinking about how the show is made it seems to be the right time to look back at an episode where Jamie and Eddie worked on a TV show. Danny and Baez are determined to get justice for a traumatized young woman who was held hostage, despite her resistance to... Continue Reading →
This continues the alternative approach to reviewing an old episode; as a different episode can highlight other considerations and aspects of the show. Again, this is still a review, but it will also consider how it was produced. What ideas can this provide about what's possible with the current filming restrictions for location work, as... Continue Reading →
This will be a slightly different approach to reviewing an old episode; this is still a review, but it will also consider how it was produced. What ideas can this provide about what's possible with the current filming restrictions for location work, as well as those required for working during the health crisis? There will... Continue Reading →
Having looked at Jamie's feelings in Partners it's now time to skip forward a couple of episodes to see how Eddie's feelings were revealed. When Danny is charged with using excessive force, Frank must decide whether to stand up for his son or for the reputation of his police force. Meanwhile, Jamie hits it off... Continue Reading →
Continuing with the season 5 retro posts to make up for the lack of posts so far... As Danny and Baez escort confiscated drugs to a remote location for incineration, their convoy is attacked and Baez is seriously injured, leaving Danny to track down the drug cartel responsible. Meanwhile, Frank must carefully navigate personal and... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Jamko 