Why was ‘Blue Bloods’ canceled after 14 seasons? Conclusion Explained

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Last year, CBS confirmed the long-running police drama elite Ending after 14 seasons aired. Now that the series finale premiered, fans are still asking one question: why was it elite Canceled after less than 15 seasons?

During an interview in December 2024 Entertainment Weeklyseries star Tom Selleck Reflecting on their final day of shooting. He said that no one in the cast and crew wanted to end it.

“It just happened suddenly that someone said, ‘Okay, we’ve got to wrap it up’ – it was pretty quiet for a while. Nobody gave speeches,” Tom said of his last day of filming. “It felt like something needed to be said. Finally I recited a poem by Edna St. Vincent Malle – ‘Love is not all’ – and thus began a discussion which lasted for some hours. There were some tears and some hugs and group hugs, solo hugs. “Nobody wanted it to end.”

why was it elite been cancelled?

Like many other canceled TV shows (iCarly, Young Sheldon and more), CBS gave no reason for cancellation eliteHowever, many fans are speculating that the impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike could be a reason behind this. elite “Viewership numbers are still strong,” CBS executives said in a statement.

,elite It will always be a beloved part of the CBS legacy,” network executives Amy Reisenbach and David Stapf wrote in a joint statement. “It has ruled Friday nights with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and established itself as a pillar of our winning lineup with an exceptionally dedicated fan base.”

Tom also confirmed the show’s cancellation in a statement Diversity: “For the past 13 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve New York City, but also showcases the importance of family. Working with these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors, and crew has been a dream come true, and I’m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes. Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for their steadfast support, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gather with us every Friday night for dinner.

Rules are rules – unless there aren’t any. 📷 Your sixth voted classic #elite Season 8, episode 22 airs tonight at 10/9c @cbs, pic.twitter.com/d4uOrybCJk

– Blue Bloods (@BlueBloods_CBS) 10 November 2023

Previously, multiple outlets had reported that the cast elite Took a 25 percent pay cut to keep his show on air. Most of them agreed to take a pay cut in order to renew the series for its 14th season. At the time, Deadline reported that CBS was requesting “significant budget cuts”.

Before the show was renewed for a final season, the series star donnie walberg speak to People about how they believe the audience would react elite Season renewal not received.

“I love eliteAnd I think if there wasn’t a Season 14, the show’s loyal fans would be very, very upset,” he explained. “They are part of the Reagan family. The audience is the extended family. …if the show goes on without [the audience] Given a proper farewell, I think they would be mortified. So, I doubt it [we’ll] There should be at least one more season.”

when was the last episode of elite Air?

last episode of elite Aired on 13 December 2024.

what happened in elite series finale?

The entire Reagan family got a satisfying ending for fans. None of the family members were killed and they managed to restore peace in the city. Additionally, Sergeant Jamie Reagan and his wife, Edie Janko-Reagan, revealed that she is expecting a baby soon.

At the end of the finale, NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan gave a moving speech.

“Our dinners are never about the food,” Frank said. “You know, we have a lot to be grateful for, and looking around this table, I have to say, I couldn’t be more proud or grateful.”

Where to stream and watch elite

Cable users can watch the show on CBS, and others can stream the series on Paramount+.