CBS Announces Fate of ‘Boston Blue’ and Other Spinoff Series
CBS has announced the renewal of two popular spinoff series: “Boston Blue” and “Sheriff Country.” Both shows are set for a second season after garnering impressive viewership. The announcement was made by CBS Entertainment President, Amy Reisenbach, on December 3.
CBS Renewed Spinoff Series
In her statement, Reisenbach emphasized the success of these new creations. She noted that both “Boston Blue” and “Sheriff Country” became instant favorites among viewers since their debut on October 17. They have shown strong performances in total viewership across both broadcast and streaming platforms.
Viewership Statistics
- Boston Blue: Averages 8 million viewers.
- Sheriff Country: Averages 7.6 million viewers.
Both series have dominated Friday night viewership since their premieres, winning every Friday night in total viewers so far.
Key Cast Members
Donnie Wahlberg reprises his role as Detective Danny Reagan in “Boston Blue,” a character he has portrayed throughout the entire 14 seasons of “Blue Bloods.” While he is the only main cast member from “Blue Bloods,” other alumni like Bridget Moynahan and Marisa Ramirez have made guest appearances.
Character Changes
In “Boston Blue,” Sean Reagan is a significant character, now played by Mika Amonsen. The original actor, Andrew Terraciano, was replaced as part of a creative decision by showrunner Brandon Margolis, who explained the need for a fresh dynamic.
Sheriff Country Overview
“Sheriff Country,” the spinoff of “Fire Country,” features Morena Baccarin as Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Sharon Leone, portrayed by Diane Farr. Both actresses have appeared in episodes of each other’s series.
Broadcast Schedule
The scheduling for these shows is as follows:
- Sheriff Country: Fridays at 8 p.m. ET
- Fire Country: Fridays at 9 p.m. ET
- Boston Blue: Fridays at 10 p.m. ET
Past episodes of “Boston Blue,” “Sheriff Country,” and “Fire Country” can be streamed on Paramount+.
