[Music] Blue Bloods has seen its fair share of comings and goings over its 14-year run and as the series nears its end it’s a good time to look back on some of the stars who left their mark on the show Amy Carlson portrayed Danny Reagan’s wife Lindo for 7 years her characters exit in the season 8 premiere marked by an off-screen helicopter crash shock fans Amy expressed surprise at the decision noting she was to wear her character would meet such a fate she felt it would have been more respectful to show Linda’s death on screen allowing fans to grieve alongside the character Jennifer espacito played Detective Jackie cira for the first three seasons her departure in 2012 was prompted by her character stress and burnout coinciding with Her diagnosis of celiac disease Jennifer criticized CBS for its treatment alleging she was put on and paid leave and blocked from working elsewhere despite her doctor’s advice for reduced schedule
CBS responded stating they had to put her character on leave due to her limited availability Flex Alexander was initially cast in a pilot alongside Tom celic and Donnie Walberg but the network decided to go in a different direction citing a preference for a female partner for Wahlberg’s character despite the setback Flex remained determined to keep pushing forward in his career samig gel who portrayed Aaron Reagan’s daughter Nikki gradually reduced her appearances in the show’s 10th season and was absent from the 13th this was due to her decision to pursue a degree at Columbia University the show creatively addressed Nikki’s absence by having her focus on her education leaving the door open for a potential return in the series final episodes as Blue Bloods approaches its conclusion fans can reflect on the impact these actors had on the show and look forward to the remaining episodes
