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According to reports, the series began development as a standalone police drama set in Boston, with its own characters and storylines unrelated to the Reagan family.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"695\">As the project evolved, CBS and the creative team recognized an opportunity to expand the world of <em data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"447\">Blue Bloods<\/em> rather than start from scratch. The decision to connect the new series to the beloved franchise gave <em data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"562\">Boston Blue<\/em> an instant link to an established audience while allowing the show to explore a new city, new cases, and a fresh cast of characters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1098\">The biggest change came with the addition of Danny Reagan, played by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Donnie Wahlberg<\/span><\/span>. By bringing one of <em data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"838\">Blue Bloods\u2019<\/em> most popular characters into the center of the new series, <em data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"911\">Boston Blue<\/em> transformed from an independent procedural into a true franchise continuation. The move also ensured that fans would have a familiar face guiding them into the next chapter of the story.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1445\">Despite its connection to <em data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1139\">Blue Bloods<\/em>, the new series is expected to establish its own identity. Set in Boston, the show will introduce new law enforcement partners, unique cases, and a different atmosphere from its New York-based predecessor. 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