Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg are still reeling from CBS’s decision to cancel Blue Bloods, and both admit they can’t understand the reasoning. After over a decade of leading the Reagan family, the two stars feel blindsided by the network’s call, especially after the show continued delivering strong ratings. Selleck questioned why the series wasn’t restructured for streaming instead, while Wahlberg said, “It’s frustrating because we all wanted to keep going.”

As the cast gathered to film the final family dinner scene, emotions ran high. Selleck recited a farewell poem, a tradition at the Reagan table, leaving Wahlberg in tears. He later admitted he couldn’t stop crying and described the moment as one of the hardest in his career. The scene, long a symbol of unity on the show, became a heartbreaking goodbye for the cast and crew who had grown into a real family.

Despite the sadness, there is a sliver of hope for fans. Wahlberg is already set to reprise his role in the upcoming spinoff Boston Blue, offering a chance to keep part of the Reagan legacy alive. Still, the end of Blue Bloods feels premature, and for Selleck and Wahlberg, the frustration lingers as they struggle to let go of something they weren’t ready to lose.