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Boston Blue Premieres to Perfect Score, Stars Donnie Wahlberg

10/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Boston Blue premiered on CBS on October 17, with Donnie Wahlberg, the Blue Bloods actor, portraying Detective Danny Reagan who relocates from New York to Boston.
Sonequa Martin-Green, the actress, portrays Lena Silver, a new character for the series.
Mika Amonsen, the actress, portrays Sean Reagan, a recasting.
The premiere earned a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Bridget Moynahan and Marisa Ramirez from Blue Bloods made cameos.

History

Historical Context

CBS's *Blue Bloods* premiered on September 24, 2010, featuring the Reagan family, a lineage of New York law enforcement. The show contributed to a 25% rise in police procedural viewership that year, reflecting a cultural interest in crime narratives. Its success, marked by a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, highlights the enduring appeal of character-driven storytelling in the genre.

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Story summary

Boston Blue premiered on CBS on October 17, with Donnie Wahlberg, the Blue Bloods actor, portraying Detective Danny Reagan who relocates from New York to Boston.
Sonequa Martin-Green, the actress, portrays Lena Silver, a new character for the series.
Mika Amonsen, the actress, portrays Sean Reagan, a recasting.
The premiere earned a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Bridget Moynahan and Marisa Ramirez from Blue Bloods made cameos.

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