Blue Bloods. It started in 2010. A police drama that somehow hooked everyone. Set in New York City, it follows a family with a long history of cop work. They juggle personal drama and crime-solving. With gripping plots, a solid cast and themes of family, loyalty and justice, it’s no wonder this show is a fan favorite. One of most-watched shows on TV. Who knew cops could be so entertaining?

Meet the characters from Blue Bloods

Danny Reagan

Okay, Danny is the gruff, coffee-chugging detective who looks like he stepped out of a noir film but also owns fifteen hoodies for reasons unknown. He’s by-the-book in a way that somehow lets him bend rules when it serves justice (ironic, I know), and he bristles at anything soft but will absolutely cry at a dog commercial if you catch him late enough. He’s fiercely loyal to family—sometimes to a fault—and somehow manages to be intimidating and dad-jokey in the same breath. Honestly, he gives a million “I’m fine” vibes while secretly planning three different contingency plans; also, he probably has sunglasses indoors, don’t ask.

Erin Reagan

Erin is razor-sharp, courtroom-ready, and has a folder for every feeling she’s never had time to process — intense planner energy. She’s the fixer and the moral compass (mostly), but also the person who will roll her eyes and then actually do the impossible to make things fair, which is both inspiring and exhausting to watch. She cares about rules but isn’t above bending a statute if it saves someone’s life — or at least their reputation — and she loves coffee in a mug that says “control freak” (not that she’d admit owning that mug). She’s professional, stubborn, a little secretly sentimental, and probably alphabetizes her spice rack on Sunday afternoons.

Jamie Reagan

Jamie is all eager-idealism turned into practical, slightly stubborn cophood — bright-eyed at the job but not naive, you know? He’s moral, earnest, and annoyingly good at thinking things through (library habits, maybe?), yet he can also be a total reckless romantic about justice, which makes him sweet and infuriating. There’s this kid-like enthusiasm under a uniform that makes you want to both squint and cheer; he’ll volunteer for the dumb stakeout and then bring snacks, because of course he will. Oh, and he reads law books for fun sometimes, or maybe he swears he does; either way, don’t challenge him to trivia after midnight.

Henry Reagan

Henry is the old soul with the best one-liners and a mysteriously endless patience — like a grandfather who’s seen seven mayoral administrations and still laughs about it. He’s quiet but sharp, the calming bookend to the Reagan chaos, and every now and then he drops a line that makes you realize he remembers everything (and forgives most of it, kind of). He’ll offer world-weary advice, then surprise you by wanting to learn TikTok dances just to tease the family — contradictions are his specialty. Basically, he’s warm, wise, a little stubborn about his routines, and somehow still pocketing coins he swears are lucky.

Frank Reagan

Frank is the iron-willed Commissioner who runs the city like he runs his family dinners: sternly, with one eyebrow permanently raised. He’s the sort of guy who says one sentence and you feel judged for the rest of the week, but also shows up at 3 a.m. with a thermos of soup if you need him — dad-level contradictions, honestly. He’s political and principled, and yes, bureaucratic but in a way that actually protects people, which is rarer than it sounds. Also, he’ll grumble about technology and then text you an article as if nothing happened; mysterious.

Sean Reagan

Sean is the former firefighter with a laid-back vibe that masks a complicated, sometimes messy life — like the cousin who’s always late but somehow brings pie. He’s the “I’ll figure it out” guy, an easy laugh and a shoulder, but also someone who’s wrestled with choices and has that interesting mix of bravado and softness. He’s loyal to his siblings and kind of loves unpredictability, yet secretly hates not having a plan, which is so him. He collects weird little souvenirs from every place he’s been — marbles, ticket stubs, receipts — very sentimental and also kind of gross, but adorable.

Nicky Reagan-Boyle

Nicky is bright, driven, and quietly fierce — like someone who organizes bake sales and then drafts a five-point plan to fix city zoning. She’s supportive (especially to Jamie), but don’t mistake that for passive; she’ll argue a point with a spreadsheet if she has to, and probably will. She harbors a soft spot for romance novels she claims she “only reads for research” and can switch between warm aunt and cutthroat advocate in the space of a conversation. Slightly neurotic about schedules, but will stay up late building photo albums and crying at DIY shows, which is honestly kind of perfect.

Abigail Baker

Abigail is the pragmatic, no-nonsense detective who’s been around the block enough times to make it look easy, but there’s a real heart under that tough exterior. She’s loyal, efficient, and suspicious of anything labeled “quick fix,” yet will fiercely protect anyone she calls friend like a mama bear with a badge. She brings practical sense to chaos (and snacks to stakeouts), and she has these small, unexpectedly sweet rituals — like arranging office pens by color — that make her human. She’s the kind of cop who remembers birthdays and case numbers and somehow both simultaneously; it’s uncanny.

Garrett Moore

Garrett is the political operator with a smooth smile and a knack for making hard things look almost pleasant, which is both his job and his hobby. He’s pragmatic, clever, and knows the right person to call at 2 a.m., but he’s not above being charmingly cynical about city hall — he’ll complain and then win you over with a perfect metaphor. He’s loyal to Frank but also has his own moral compass that sometimes points in weird directions (he collects cheesy motivational posters, apparently). Basically, equal parts consigliere and barstool philosopher, and probably has a secret terrible karaoke song he belts out when no one’s watching.