The Best Part Of Blue Bloods' Family Dinners Are The Arguments, In Tom Selleck's Opinion
By Mia Tucker
Tom Selleck concedes there's plenty of action dispensed in every episode of "Blue Bloods," but at the core of the show is the Reagan clan — the straw stirring the drink. And some of the most intriguing moments come during the drama's vaunted dinner table scenes. However, Selleck seems to enjoy it when his character Frank and the Reagan familial unit quarrel over repast.
"The best family dinners are when we argue," Selleck said in an interview with TV Insider. "When the family gets together, the audience usually knows the characters' problems, so, they're going, 'Boy, if he brings that up, that's not going to sit well with Erin [Bridget Moynahan].' They want the Reagans happy, that's the key." Selleck went on to tell TV Insider that he firmly believes "Blue Bloods" continues to resonate with fans of the series thanks to the well-rounded characters who are essential to the police procedural's success.
Selleck then pointed out that the police elements, which laden the series, take a backseat to the five main characters. Selleck insists that enthusiasts of "Blue Bloods" are highly invested in the Reagan family, and, as such, it's the perils threatening the family circle that keeps viewers devoted. "The biggest jeopardy in our show is often when one of the relationships in the Irish Catholic family looks like it's going south," Selleck continued. And that is the precariousness preoccupying the Reagans that Selleck believes keeps viewers coming back.
