Boston Blue: The Spin-Off That Tried To Cancel The Original

Analyzing CBS’s new "Blue Bloods" spin-off "Boston Blue" and its early performance. It premiered with 4.68 million viewers and a 0.23 demo, then dropped to 4.59 million and 0.21 in episode two—below the benchmark set by CBS standards. CBS reports 8.86 million in multi-platform reach, but live + same-day demo remains the priority for advertisers.

The series follows a blended family: detective Lena Silver, her Baptist minister father, DA mother, and late Jewish stepfather. Critics highlight ambitious family dynamics; many viewers describe the setup as complex and trope-heavy. Episodes explore partnership tensions and familiar case patterns. Global licensing in over 100 territories supports season one, but sustained audience interest will shape its future.

Join host William Del Pilar on the "Red, White and Rude" from "Grumblings Media" for clear, straightforward TV analysis.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro and Viewer Support
00:00:35 Boston Blue Premiere Ratings
00:02:30 Demo Ratings Explained
00:05:10 CBS Multi-Platform Spin
00:07:45 Silver Family DEI Setup
00:12:20 Cast and Miscasting Issues
00:16:50 Episode Cases Critique
00:22:30 Viewer Fatigue Factors
00:27:40 Critics vs Audience Views
00:30:15 Global Strategy Outlook

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