Boston Blue premieres this fall, and CBS just dropped the first teaser trailer. Fans got their first look at Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan teaming up with Sonequa Martin-Green’s Detective Lena Silver as the pair take on a string of Boston cases. The teaser was unveiled September 4 during CBS’ fall press event.
Earlier, on August 25, TV Insider revealed photos of Bridget Moynahan’s return as Erin Reagan alongside Wahlberg in the series premiere – sparking buzz over the new show’s fresh tone compared to Blue Bloods.
When Does Boston Blue Premiere?
Friday, October 17 at 10/9c on CBS, in Blue Bloods’ former slot. Episodes stream next day on Paramount+.
What’s It About?
In the pilot, Danny joins the Boston PD and partners with Detective Lena Silver to investigate a deadly fire at a tech company. The case exposes hidden family ties, facial recognition tech, and a quest for justice that bonds the Reagan and Silver families.
The Silver family includes:
- Mae Silver (Gloria Reuben) – Boston DA and matriarch
- Lena Silver (Martin-Green) – Boston PD Detective
- Sarah Silver (Maggie Lawson) – Police Superintendent
- Jonah Silver (Marcus Scribner) – rookie cop
- Reverend Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson) – family patriarch and pastor
Danny also reconnects with his younger son, Sean (Mika Amonsen), who’s starting his own Boston career.
Cast & Crew
- Donnie Wahlberg – Danny Reagan (star & executive producer)
- Sonequa Martin-Green – Lena Silver
- Bridget Moynahan – Erin Reagan (guesting in premiere)
- Gloria Reuben, Ernie Hudson, Maggie Lawson, Marcus Scribner, Mika Amonsen, Jeramie Burgos
Behind the scenes, CBS Studios and JBTV produce with Jerry Bruckheimer, KristieAnne Reed, and Wahlberg as executive producers.
Will Baez Appear?
Not confirmed – but Wahlberg has hinted that Blue Bloods favorites, including Marisa Ramirez’s Maria Baez, could show up. Fans will recall Danny finally asked Baez out in the Blue Bloods finale, a moment Wahlberg personally pushed for.
👉 Boston Blue carries the Reagan legacy into a new city while introducing a powerful new family. This is one spinoff that looks ready to stand on its own.
