The excitement is palpable as a beloved Psych star is donning her cop’s badge once again! Maggie Lawson, renowned for her role as Det. Juliet O’Hara, will reprise her law enforcement duties in the upcoming Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue. This much-anticipated news was confirmed by Deadline on June 2, igniting fan enthusiasm across the board.
In this new series, Lawson will portray Sarah Silver, a decisive superintendent in the Boston Police Department and the stepsister of Det. Lena Silver, played by Sonequa Martin-Green. Lawson’s character will navigate the complex dynamics between her family ties and her demanding career in law enforcement, adding depth to what is sure to be an engaging narrative.
The Silver family, like the Reagans in Blue Bloods, carries a legacy of law enforcement. Veteran actor Ernie Hudson, known for his role in Ghostbusters, will take on the role of Reverend Peters, the Silver family’s patriarch. The cast also includes not-yet-cast characters like Mae Silver, the District Attorney, and Officer Isaac Silver, Sarah’s brother and a rookie cop.
Fans may be intrigued to see if any familiar faces from Blue Bloods will make guest appearances. In a recent podcast, Donnie Wahlberg hinted that the Reagans are always just a phone call away, keeping the buzz alive about potential crossovers.
“It will be a Danny Reagan-based show,” Wahlberg teased, “but the Reagans are only a phone call away, and Danny Reagan likes to use the phone, that’s all I’ll say.” This leaves viewers eager for what might unfold as the series progresses.
Wahlberg, who will also produce the show alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, expressed his excitement about keeping the Blue Bloods legacy alive. He acknowledged the talent of writers Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier, both of whom have a strong history in television, having worked on popular shows like S.W.A.T. and The Blacklist.
With its premiere scheduled for fall 2025, Boston Blue is set to take the coveted 10 p.m. Friday night slot on CBS. Fans are already buzzing about the evolving storyline and the dynamic characters set to unfold in this gripping continuation of the Blue Bloods universe. As anticipation builds, one thing is clear: Maggie Lawson’s return to primetime is not just a trip down memory laneâ€â€it’s a thrilling new chapter for fans old and new.