Unseen ‘Blue Bloods’ Moments That Reveal a Bond Even Stronger Than the Script – You Won’t Believe What’s Happening Off-Camera!
Filming a gritty New York City detective show like Blue Bloods demands one thing most of all: that serious face—no smirks, no goofing around. The Reagan family on screen embodies law enforcement commitment, with every decision echoing consequences that hit home. But here’s a twist you might not expect: behind the scenes, those same stars are often cracking up, sharing laughs, and enjoying moments as lighthearted as a Sunday dinner that looks more like a family reunion than a staged set. Ever wonder what it’s really like when the cameras stop rolling? Let me tell ya, the fun, camaraderie, and unexpected silliness paint a very different picture from the intense drama we watch. Dive in with me, and let’s uncover just how much joy and spontaneity the Blue Bloods cast brings to New York’s toughest precincts… without the badge.
Filming a TV show as a New York City detective is a serious matter and you need to have your serious face on more often than not. The stars of Blue Bloods know that all too well, as the entire Reagan family works in law enforcement in one way or another, and more often than not, everything has consequences.
But behind the scenes of the show, the actors who portray these detectives can have all the fun they want because it’s not quite as serious as saving lives every day. Get a glimpse into the lives of the stars on the set of Blue Bloods and see just how much fun they had while filming.
1. The Reagans smile at Sunday dinner
The Reagans are practically famous for their Sunday dinners, where the entire family gets together to talk about their week. Above is the cast sitting down for one of their meals, smiling for the cameras behind them. The dinners might not be real, but those smiles certainly are.
2. Caught between two partners
If you watched the entirety of Blue Bloods, you might recall that Danny has had two serious partners while on the force: Detective Jackie Curatola (Jennifer Esposito) and Detective Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez). In this photo from season 13, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) poses with his former and current partners.
3. An inside look at an explosion
Any explosion on Blue Bloods always looks totally real, but here we have a sneak peek at what they look like while the cast is filming. Danny (Wahlberg) and Jamie (Will Estes) are seen running towards a car that is on fire while the camera captures the scene from behind.
4. 100th episode celebration
The cast of Blue Bloods had a sweet celebration when they hit 100 episodes. In the above photo, they’re seen posing next to not one, but two cakes. This was taken behind the scenes of Season 5 Episode 11, titled “Baggage,” which was the 100th episode. From left to right are Marisa Ramirez, Vanessa Ray, Will Estes, Donnie Wahlberg, Len Cariou, Tom Selleck, Amy Carlson, Bridget Moynahan, Sami Gayle, Tony Terraciano and Andrew Terraciano.
5. Wahlberg getting into character
Wahlberg is known for being fun and humorous behind the scenes of Blue Bloods, but once the cameras start rolling, he’s ready to get into character. This photo shows Wahlberg about to “transform” into the more serious Danny Reagan, while the camera gets ready to film.
6. Bridget Moynahan flashes a smile behind the scenes
Like her on-screen brother, Erin Reagan is often a more serious and stoic character, but that doesn’t mean the actress who plays her is. Bridget Moynahan is seen behind the scenes of Blue Bloods, holding a cup of coffee and smiling for the camera.
7. Big laughs
Donnie Wahlberg always knows how to have fun on set and that’s exactly what he and Jennifer Esposito seem to be doing. We’re not sure what’s going on, but we can see here that they’re cracking each other up while shooting a sequence for the show.
8. #Savebluebloods
When it was announced in 2024 that Blue Bloods would not be returning for a 15th season, fans and the cast alike were outraged. So much so that #savebluebloods began floating around, with fans even going to the set for executives to see their passion for the show. In this photo, Wahlberg is seen posing with fans holding signs with that hashtag.
9. Getting serious on set
The Blue Bloods cast was often seen filming on the streets of New York City and in the above image, Ramirez and Wahlberg are in character for their upcoming sequence.
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