Fans are getting a lot of exciting updates about Boston Blue, the first spinoff of Blue Bloods, and there’s plenty to talk about.
The story follows Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg), who moves to Boston after a serious injury involving his son Sean, now a graduate of the Boston Police Academy. There, Danny becomes part of a new tight-knit law enforcement family, echoing the Reagan dynamic fans loved.
But the biggest surprise was kept secret—until now.
When Blue Bloods ended, Danny and his longtime partner Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez) were simply heading out for pizza. Fast forward a year in Boston Blue, and the two are now officially a couple. As Ramirez jokingly put it, that pizza clearly led to something more.
The reveal comes early in the premiere, confirming their relationship in a bold way. While their pairing has divided fans over the years, many had hoped to see their connection turn romantic.
According to Ramirez, both she and Wahlberg had long discussed this direction, and continuing their story in Boston Blue felt like the perfect opportunity to explore that next chapter.