Tom Selleck at his desk in a scene from Blue Bloods
Summary Blue Bloods' emphasis on family values sets it apart from other police procedurals, but it has things in common with several other shows. The Tom Selleck-led drama focuses on a family of Irish-Catholic cops who support one another while dealing with tough situations on the job.
Cast Shemar Moore , Joe Mantegna , Kirsten Vangsness , Paget Brewster , Thomas Gibson , Matthew Gray Gubler , A.J. Cook , Mandy Patinkin , Lola Glaudini , Rachel Nichols , Jennifer Love Hewitt , Aisha Tyler Release Date September 22, 2005 Seasons 17 Network CBS Streaming Service Paramount+ Franchise Criminal Minds Expand Criminal Minds is not for the faint of heart.
Cast Ellen Barkin , Nicki Micheaux , Ben Robson , Jake Weary , Molly Gordon , Shawn Hatosy , Daniella Alonso , Scott Speedman , Dorian Missick , Finn Cole Release Date June 14, 2016 Seasons 6 Streaming Service Amazon Prime Video , Netflix , HBO Max At first glance, Animal Kingdom may seem like Blue Bloods' polar opposite. The series' protagonist, J, moves in with relatives who are running a criminal enterprise after his mother's death and gets sucked into a life of crime.
Like many police procedurals, Rookie Blue had some soap opera-like elements, most notably the relationship between Andi and Sam. However, this is overshadowed by both the police procedural elements and the rookies' home lives, which often included family or friends who weren't happy with their decision to join the police force. These elements might make the series seem comfortable and familiar, as they are similar to the way Blue Bloods blends family and work.
Hill Street Blues was well known for starting each episode with a roll-call scene that detailed which cases the cops would be working on. However, its legacy is one of presenting ethical dilemmas that had no easy answers. Blue Bloods has continued this tradition, often presenting both sides of an issue Frank is dealing with as Commissioner of Police without writing it in a way that promotes any particular point of view over another.
Pembleton's wife and children were an occasional part of the series, especially after Pembleton survived a stroke in season 4, and there were many other personal storylines throughout the series' seven-year run. While there wasn't as explicit an emphasis on family, these storylines are reminiscent of Blue Bloods, and this series shared a similar goal of depicting police officers realistically.
Law & Order: Organized Crime is also a strong match for Blue Bloods because of its emphasis on family. Although the writers haven't been consistent about centering Stabler's family, seasons 2 through 4 feature Stabler's mother to various degrees, who has dementia and bipolar disorder, as well as his rebellious teenage son.
Cast Finn Little , Brecken Merrill , Gil Birmingham , Denim Richards , Ian Bohen , Danny Huston , Kelly Reilly , Forrie J.
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