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'Boston Blue' Called Woke Replacement Show
15 Aug
Summary
- Bill O'Reilly labeled 'Boston Blue' a 'woke' show with a diverse cast.
- Showrunner Kevin Wade defended the spinoff, emphasizing job creation.
- Wade stated 'Blue Bloods' wasn't perceived as politically driven.
Bill O'Reilly has characterized the new CBS procedural 'Boston Blue' as "woke," citing its diverse cast as a departure from the predominantly white ensemble of the original series, 'Blue Bloods.' O'Reilly suggested the show might be a financially motivated, politically correct replacement for the canceled cop drama.
However, Kevin Wade, the showrunner for 'Blue Bloods' from 2011 to 2024, declined to engage directly with O'Reilly's "woke" label. Wade, who has only seen a few episodes of 'Boston Blue,' praised the spinoff for creating valuable jobs for industry professionals.
Wade also addressed the cancellation of 'Blue Bloods,' stating he did not believe the show faced network pressure due to its demographic or a political agenda. He explained that 'Blue Bloods' focused on a family of Brooklyn cops and tended to lean conservative, but avoided explicitly telling viewers what to think. 'Boston Blue' premiered in 2025 and will begin its second season this October.
