The final Sunday dinner was one to recollect.
After “Blue Bloods” aired its collection finale on Friday, Donnie Wahlberg, who performed Detective Danny Reagan, took a second to replicate on fourteen seasons of the CBS police procedural — and pen a love word to the present’s loyal followers.
“Dearest Blockheads,” the actor, 55, started on Instagram. “There is, of course, a sadness in saying goodbye to #BlueBloods. But what a heck of a ride we had together! You all were literally part of the Blue Bloods family! Not just on Friday nights (trending #BlueBloods every single week that it’s been on the air), not just in your impact on the Ratings (which was massive), you all made yourselves an actual part of the crew,”
Wahlberg added that everybody on the set “knew you, appreciated you and was happy to see you.”
“None — more than me. Of all the memories, highlights and moments, that I’ll look back on fondly from the last 14 years of filming #BlueBloods in New York City, your set visits will be something that I’ll cherish forever,” he mentioned.
The New Children On The Block member went on to share recollections from filming the present together with his loyal followers being there each in particular person and in spirit.
“You brought smiles, gifts, cupcakes (even though I was staying in shape for NKOTB tours), candy (too many Coffee Crisps and Kinder to mention), hugs, signs, inspiration and of course love. Some visitors — did not miss a season,” Walhberg mentioned. “Some visitors — we now miss so dearly.”
“I keep closing my eyes, and seeing your faces, as I’m writing this. I’m so thankful to you all. Please know that my heart is full. I can go on forever, about you, but it’s time to stop writing and to simply let these memories live. I thank you. I love you. I appreciate you. I salute you,” the star continued earlier than writing a candy sign-off.
As Wahlberg put it, “My Blockhead/BlueBloods Family. See you on the next adventure. Coming soon.”
Alongside the prolonged submit, the “Blue Bloods” alum added a smiling shot of himself trying off digital camera.
Wahlberg’s different half, Jenny McCarthy, praised her husband on her personal web page alongside a number of photographs, together with one of many actor and co-star Tom Selleck.
“14 years. Fourteen incredible years of dedication, passion, and hard work. Watching you pour your heart and soul into Blue Bloods has been nothing short of inspiring, Donnie,” the 52-year-old gushed. “You’ve brought so much depth, grit, and love to Danny Reagan, and it’s clear how much the role — and the show— mean to you.”
Trying again at being by Wahlberg’s facet since they tied the knot in 2014, McCarthy added: “I’ve seen the late nights, the early mornings, and the unwavering commitment you give not only to your craft but to your cast, crew, and the fans who adore you. It’s who you are — always giving 110% of yourself to everything you do.”
She concluded her touching tribute, “I couldn’t be prouder of you, not just for what you’ve accomplished on screen, but for the kindness, humility, and gratitude you carry with you every day. You don’t just light up the screen — you light up our lives.”
“Here’s to 14 amazing years and the legacy you’ve built. I love you endlessly and am so proud to stand by your side through it all.”
Sami Gayle, who portrayed Nicky Reagan-Boyle, daughter of Erin Reagan-Boyle (Bridget Moynahan), additionally shared a farewell submit on the social platform.
“Tonight marks the final episode of @bluebloods_cbs … a series which I’m proud to have been a part of for half of my life,” the younger star wrote. “To everyone who watched me grow up — on screen, behind the scenes, and around our dinner table — thank you. This experience was the gift of a lifetime and I am forever grateful.”
“Blue Bloods” aired its first episode on September 2010, following a New York Metropolis household that labored in regulation enforcement. The star-studded forged consists of Selleck, Wahlberg, Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou because the tight-knit household.
The drama stored devoted viewers coming again 12 months after 12 months to observe the Reagans navigate private obstacles and the prison justice system — whereas nonetheless making it to their weekly household dinners.
The collection finale, titled “End of Tour,” introduced the collection whole to 293 episodes.
On Friday, audiences adopted the Reagans one final time “as they race to stop deadly mayhem in the city when the gangs of New York unite together to demand amnesty for the release of their imprisoned members and those awaiting trial,” per the press launch.
“Miami Vice” and “Battlestar Galactica” star Edward James Olmos was a visitor star.
In the meantime, Wahlberg lately shed mild onto filming the present’s remaining dinner scene.
“I think when we finished the final take of the final dinner scene, everyone just kind of sat there in silence,” he advised The Put up earlier this week. “Secretly, we hoped someone would walk in and say ‘it was a joke, there will be 14 more seasons!’”
