Blue Bloods Spinoff Boston Blue Originated From a Different Series Pitch
By
Lex Briscuso
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The article discusses how the "Blue Bloods" spinoff series "Boston Blue" originally started as a pitch for a different series. Co-showrunners Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis initially pitched a story about a Los Angeles law enforcement professional to CBS after learning that "Blue Bloods" was ending. CBS then suggested the show focus on Danny Reagan, leading to the creation of "Boston Blue" as a spinoff.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledAfter we heard that 'Blue Bloods' was ending, we walked into CBS with a pitch, hoping to fill the void of a police procedural with a family core in the lineup
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