‘Blue Bloods' Alum Responds to ‘Boston Blue' Spinoff Backlash
Blue Bloods alum Donnie Wahlberg defended his upcoming spinoff, Boston Blue, after fans expressed their disappointment with the series.
The back-and-forth began when a Boston Blue fan account posted footage via Instagram on Tuesday, July 29, of the CBS drama filming scenes in Toronto. In the videos, Wahlberg, 55, and his costar Mika Amonsen shot the show outside of the Canadian city's St. Lawrence Market, which is rumored to be serving as the exterior of Boston's Fenway Park.
In the comments section of the post, fans complained about the series substituting Toronto for Boston.
'Bring the show to Boston where it belongs!' one user wrote.
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Amid the controversy, Wahlberg — who is a Boston native — assured the fan that the show planned to film in his hometown as well, replying, 'On our way next week.'
A second person chimed in to share their frustration with the situation too. 'But why not film in Boston?' the social media user commented. 'Come on, CBS, Boston is incredible and this show should be filmed there!'
Wahlberg subsequently doubled down on his earlier explanation, responding, 'Be there in a week with cameras and crew.'
On the Blue Bloods spinoff, Wahlberg will reprise his role as former NYPD officer Danny Reagan as he relocates to work for the Boston Police Department. There, he partners up with Detective Lena Peters (Sonequa Martin-Green), who comes from a Reagan-esque law enforcement family played by Gloria Reuben, Ernie Hudson and Marcus Scribner.
Wahlberg previously starred alongside Tom Selleck (Frank Reagan), Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan), Will Estes (Jamie Reagan) and Len Cariou (Henry Reagan) on Blue Bloods. The CBS drama aired for 14 seasons from 2010 to 2024, with Wahlberg serving as a series regular for the show's entire run.
Boston Blue premieres on CBS Friday, October 17, at 9 p.m. ET.
'Blue Bloods' Alum Responds to 'Boston Blue' Spinoff Backlash first appeared on Parade on Aug 1, 2025
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