Ponderings on the characters in Blue Bloods
I seem to unintentionally be following a theme of episodes which involve one of Jamie’s siblings (Erin played a supporting role in Heavy is the Head and The Forgotten, while Danny has a supporting role in this one); then again, it isn’t challenging to do that when the family connection is the thing that sets... Continue Reading →
Danny and Baez investigate a murder of a lower income resident in a luxury building where 20 percent of the units are made affordable for lower income housing. Also, Frank takes issue with a detective friend of Gormley's who takes advantage of his position with legal loopholes, on BLUE BLOODS. Paramount Press Express Initial Thoughts... Continue Reading →
As I said in my first regular post of the year, I’m taking inspiration from one of my On This Day posts in selecting this episode. (It originally aired on January 2, 2015.) Frank pushes to find evidence against a suspected cop killer who shot one of Henry's fellow officers years ago. Meanwhile, Danny and... Continue Reading →
September will bring the 10th anniversary of Jamie and Eddie’s first meeting; during July, as part of the build-up to this significant milestone, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on some of the early episodes. A season 6 episode for week 3. Today, CBS has announced a new schedule for Fall 2023; Blue Bloods Classics will... Continue Reading →
September will bring the 10th anniversary of Jamie and Eddie’s first meeting; during July, as part of the build-up to this significant milestone, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on some of the early episodes. Of course, I’m starting with a season 4 episode… Danny and Baez investigate a local bombing, but meet with tension and... Continue Reading →
After Emily Harrison (Danielle Savre) tells Danny and Baez she’s concerned her abusive ex-boyfriend will repeat his behavior with his new girlfriend, Emily becomes the prime suspect when he’s murdered. Also, Eddie gets jealous when Jamie lets a young woman crash at his apartment, and Frank must decide how to discipline a sergeant after he... Continue Reading →
Jamie faces backlash from fellow officers, when he partners with Erin and Anthony to investigate an underground bar the NYPD and FDNY use to hide their criminal indiscretions. Also, Eddie’s partner, Witten, considers leaving the force; Danny and Baez investigate a student’s murder at a prestigious private school; and Frank addresses an issue of police... Continue Reading →
We’re getting ever closer to the season 12 premiere, so it feels like the right time to look back on a past season opener. Danny’s world is rocked when Robert Lewis (Michael Imperioli) in the Attorney General’s office obtains new evidence against him in the self-defense shooting case of serial killer Thomas Wilder. Also, Jamie... Continue Reading →
When a fellow officer is ostracized for testifying against her partner, Jamie stands up and volunteers to ride with her for a week, facing the wrath of his own partner and fellow cops. Meanwhile, Erin and Danny clash when a settled case becomes a new homicide, on BLUE BLOODS CBS Press Express Initial Thoughts These... Continue Reading →
When Erin is assigned to investigate a case in which an on-duty police officer is accused of killing a suspect already in custody, Frank urges her to stick to the facts to avoid a publicity scandal for the NYPD. Meanwhile, Jamie urges Eddie to forgive her father for his past mistakes, on BLUE BLOODS. CBS... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Jamko 