“Blue Bloods” is a CBS police procedural centered on the Reagan family, all members of the NYPD led by Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck). The show follows a standard format with crimes presented and resolved in a single episode, emphasizing family togetherness.
Featuring talents like Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, and Len Cariou, the series also stars Marisa Ramirez as Detective Maria Baez. Originally intended for a small role in Season 3, Ramirez revealed in an interview that she didn’t anticipate her character becoming a lead.
Initially offered a single episode, Ramirez extended her stay for a decade, expressing gratitude for the unexpected journey. Despite seeming like luck, her success aligns with her career’s natural progression, given her history of guest-starring as a cop on various TV shows.