Amy Carlson’s departure from “Blue Bloods,” where she played Linda Reagan, caused a stir among fans. Her exit in Season 8 was unexpected, especially after a dramatic Season 7 finale where her character narrowly escaped a house fire. The later announcement of Linda’s death in a helicopter crash added to the confusion. Initially, it seemed Carlson left for new opportunities, but comments from co-star Bridget Moynihan suggested a last-minute decision, implying a rushed conclusion to Linda’s storyline. Carlson, however, countered this on Twitter, indicating a more nuanced reason behind her leaving the show.