Fans Speculate Tom Selleck’s Return in Boston Blue

New York, NY — The highly anticipated series premiere of the Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, aired on October 17, 2025, and has fans buzzing about the possibility of Tom Selleck reprising his iconic role as Frank Reagan.

In the episode titled “Faith and Family,” viewers were treated to cameos from familiar faces including Bridget Moynahan, who plays Erin Reagan, and Marisa Ramirez, reprising her role as Det. Maria Baez. However, Selleck’s absence was noted as fans were left wondering if he would make an appearance this season.

Throughout the episode, Frank Reagan is referenced several times. His son, Danny Reagan, portrayed by Donnie Wahlberg, updates his father over the phone about his son Sean’s recent injury. “Your dad’s voice counts for a lot, even this far from home,” said Police Superintendent Sarah Silver, who sought Frank’s approval for Danny to work with the Boston PD.

Despite not appearing on screen, Selleck’s character still looms large in the narrative. Danny reflects on his father’s legacy, quipping, “Danny Reagan, son of Frank, commissioner of all the land.” The connections to the original series seem to set the stage for a potential appearance by Selleck later in the season.

While there has been no confirmation of Selleck joining the cast, some are optimistic. Wahlberg himself expressed interest in working with Selleck again, saying, “Of course, I’d love for Tom to come up to Boston.” With Boston and New York being geographically close, fans hold onto hope for a reunion.

At 80 years old, Selleck has kept a low profile since the conclusion of Blue Bloods, sharing in a previous interview that he felt “kind of frustrated” about the end of the show. His IMDb profile shows no upcoming projects, which may leave him available for a guest spot on Boston Blue.

The new series highlights Danny’s transition into the Boston Police Department, while maintaining the theme of family and duty that characterized Blue Bloods. As the series progresses, it’s clear that Selleck’s influence remains strong, especially when characters reflect on his role as a father and a commissioner.

Despite the speculation surrounding Selleck’s possible return, fans will just have to wait and see if the beloved character will make a comeback in this new setting. Boston Blue airs Fridays at 10 p.m. on CBS, with the next episode titled “Teammates” scheduled for October 24.