Boston Blue Finale Explained: Maria Baez, Joe Hill Return
Key Points:
- CBS' "Boston Blue" ended its first season with a dramatic cliffhanger as Det. Brian Rodgers was deliberately T-boned by a mysterious driver, leaving his fate uncertain going into Season 2.
- Showrunners Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier confirmed they know Brian's outcome and that the incident will significantly impact Det. Lena Silver and her family, with the writers already planning the fallout for the new season.
- Danny Reagan plans to take the sergeant's exam to afford a bigger home for Baez and her family to move to Boston, signaling a deepening of their relationship, with Marisa Ramirez expected to return in Season 2.
- The series will explore new dynamics with Danny potentially becoming a sergeant while maintaining his partnership with Lena, and will introduce storylines involving community policing through Jonah's character.
- District Attorney Mae Silver faces a tough reelection campaign against the cunning Thad Longfellow, while family developments continue with Sarah and Seth's engagement and Lena reconnecting with estranged family members.