Blue Bloods showrunner Kevin Wade defined why he felt like he selected the perfect character to kill off within the collection finale.
“Let’s work backward. We didn’t see any worth for the viewers or the legacy of the present in killing off one of many Reagans. It wasn’t that type of present,” Wade instructed TV Insider on December 14. “I don’t assume folks have been going to go, ‘Thank God, Henry had a coronary heart assault.’ Or ‘Good, Danny would get shot and killed.’”
“However we did need to sacrifice any person. It affected Eddie very strongly, in order that was necessary,” he stated. “So when it was determined, I obtained with Ian and Vanessa [Ray], and stated, ‘Look guys, Badillo goes to die, however there will likely be nice scenes for each Eddie and Badillo.’ I needed to get forward of it, after which in sharing it with him, I stated, ‘It’s excellent news: Your character dies and also you’ll get all this consideration.’”
Ian Quinlan performed Badillo from 2021 to 2024. He shared a message on Instagram to replicate on his time on the show.
“Nonetheless can’t imagine tonight is the ultimate episode of @bluebloods_cbs,” he wrote. “One of many issues everybody loves a lot is the household dinner. Let me let you know that sense of household extends FAR past that desk.”
“From my first day, everybody on the forged and crew welcomed me with open arms and made me really feel like part of the workforce,” the put up continued. “I’m past grateful for all these great folks and can cherish the artwork and recollections we created. Hold shining! And thanks to all of the followers who’ve watched for 14 seasons! We couldn’t have completed this with out you #bluebloods.”
Followers gathered within the feedback part of the put up to reward Ian for his work in the series.
“Miss Badillo already! nice work on this present, Ian! wanting ahead to your subsequent mission,” one particular person stated, whereas one other stated, “I’ve loved watching you on Blue Bloods. Can’t wait to see what the longer term has in retailer for you!”
Vanessa, 43, gave an unimaginable efficiency within the episode when Eddie came upon her partner died.
“On the eve of our final episode, I’m excited about my companions. We used to snort concerning the variety of instances we have been scripted to say “I want a associate I can belief…” I guarantee you I belief Will, Yasha, Lauren and Ian with my life. My confidants, my pastors, my mirrors, my guides,my mates. It is a bond that can final perpetually. Thanks. I like you. All the time. @willestes101 @yasha_fierce @pattenlauren @allidoisquin @bluebloods_cbs,” the actress wrote on Instagram.
“You and Will have been and are iconic. The performing chemistry y’all had collectively was there that first scene in season 4,” one particular person commented beneath the put up.
One other fan stated, “I’m so unhappy this has come to an finish. Among the best television reveals on the market and CBS cancels it. The reveals they introduced in are so unhealthy. Hope to see all of you in different reveals.”
