Even 13 seasons later, Blue Bloods It is still a ratings hit. CBS’ procedural hit 250 episodes last year, which means that the series is getting closer and closer towards the 300-episode mark. Star Tom Selleck now opens up about his long career and how it has shaped him. Blue Bloods He exceeded all expectations. Magnum P.
Frank Reagan was Frank Selleck before Tom Selleck. He played the role of the titular private investigator in The Original Magnum P. The ‘80s. The series ran for eight seasons and nearly 200 episodes on CBS. Selleck opened up to ET about his run on both shows and how lucky he is to have found another great series following Magnum’Original run:
We did eight [seasons]Magnum [P.I.], and I thought I’d never get that lucky again, and now we’ve done 13 and going strong. It’s hard to say you’re gonna go 13 seasons, and we’re approaching 300 episodes, but I’ve always thought the show had enormous potential because there’s police work, but it was a character-driven show. Magnum was a similar experience to me — character-driven stories can evolve and change as people age, which adds to the ability to tell stories. We don’t have enough ideas.
Tom Selleck’s filmography spans multiple decades. Magnum P. His career was certainly shaped by this. That is now. Blue Bloods He is close to 300 episodes. The actor is grateful more than ever that he could be a part in two shows.
There’s also the fact that the Magnum P. The reboot will be revived on NBC in 2023 as part of the TV schedule. So Tom Selleck’s iconic procedural legacy lives on. Fans can still look forward to him every week, even though he isn’t appearing in the reboot. Blue BloodsParticipating in Reagan family dinners.
Meanwhile, Blue Bloods’ long-lasting legacy just keeps going, and there seems to be no end in sight. It has lasted 13 seasons without any major story arcs or endings, which is a rare feat in comparison to most dramas. Even after 13 seasons, the series is still in its prime. Blue Bloods is fixing plot holes while still telling first-time stories. Despite Magnum P. You shouldn’t be on the job for as long Blue Bloods, it’s clear that the series is still very near and dear to Tom Selleck’s heart, even if he won’t appear in the reboot.
Blue Bloods is still a ways away from hitting 300 episodes, but if it’s renewed for the next couple of seasons, the series shouldn’t have any problem hitting that number. It has been on the edge of cancellation for the past few years, and it is not clear if it will be renewed. However, the Season 11 finale was planned to be a series finale. Blue Bloods That 300 mark will be reached before the clock runs out.
You can see why Tom Selleck has so much luck. Blue BloodsYou can watch the series every Friday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Blue Bloods is also available for streaming on Paramount+. Also, check out CinemaBlend’s 2022 TV schedule to find other shows to watch from week to week during the remainder of the year.