Blue Bloods

 I have talked about Blue Bloods before however since I love this series so much it deserves an article all on its own.

Before I start let me criticise channel 10. It apparently started this series in the middle of its seasons. Why would anyone do that.

Okay perhaps I have gone overboard on this series but in my experience US crime drams are ruined by too much emphasis on romance and poor character development. Do these writers never watch Hill St Blues !!

There are four main characters who are all in the Regan Family. The Family has a history of being in the NYPD. The Father who is the Police commissioner. The eldest son is a homicide detective, The daughter is relatively senior in the district attorneys office. The youngest son is currently a police sergeant.

IMHO all four characters ( and the minor characters as well) are well written showing geniene human traits. Their charter flaws are shown as well as their strengths.

The series is not perfect however. Tom Selleck who portrays the father is clearly in his 70s and should be in retirement although the series would be poorer if he was not in the role.

The youngest son has gone to and graduated from Harvard law school. Remember a law degree in the USA is a post graduate degree. The character rarely shows he has learnt anything from studying law. This is disappointing.

The daughter is beautiful, feisty and her own woman. Surprising she has no romantic  interests although she is divorced. She and her crusty old investigator are good together.

( How is it possible that all the beautiful woman in crime series never ever get sexually harassed?)

The eldest son is content being a very competent homicide detective. how good to see that.

I just love Tuesday nights to watch two episodes. touch wood I have yet to watch a poor episode.

Ah yes I  did miss one criticism of most US series. the Regans are Catholics. Being in New York this is not unusual. however in one episode both the Daughter and her daughter though it unusual to engage in casual sex. Not a problem if they are secular but a big problem if they are catholics.