Boston Blue Previews: Cariou, Gomez Guest Star in April Episodes

Upcoming episodes explore church violence, internal team tensions, and secrets from the past.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:37am

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CBS's Boston Blue, a spinoff of the long-running drama Blue Bloods, is set to return in April with two new episodes featuring guest stars Len Cariou and Xochitl Gomez. S01E13 "Beautiful Broken Things" on April 3 will see Cariou reprising his Blue Bloods role as Henry Reagan, while S01E14 "Blood Chemistry" on April 10 will feature Gomez as a new character named Penny. The episodes will delve into topics like church violence, team dynamics, family secrets, undercover operations, and health scares as the show continues to expand the Blue Bloods universe.

Why it matters

Boston Blue has built a loyal following as a spinoff of the popular Blue Bloods series, allowing the franchise to explore new characters and storylines in a different city. The upcoming episodes promise to further develop the show's ensemble cast and tackle timely issues, keeping viewers engaged and invested in the expanding Blue Bloods universe.

The details

In S01E13 "Beautiful Broken Things", a drive-by shooting at a church pulls detectives Lena and Danny into the complicated past of one of Reverend Peters' associates. Meanwhile, Mae faces painful revelations about her family, and the team manages internal friction as grandfather Henry Reagan (Len Cariou) comes to visit. S01E14 "Blood Chemistry" will see Sean and Jonah go undercover to track down a dangerous new threat affecting Boston's young adults, forcing Sean to confront unresolved ties from his past. Personal revelations and family concerns also surface as the team navigates health scares and growing public attention.

  • Boston Blue returns on April 3 with S01E13: "Beautiful Broken Things".
  • S01E14: "Blood Chemistry" airs on April 10.

The players

Len Cariou

An American actor best known for his role as Henry Reagan on the CBS drama Blue Bloods, which he has portrayed since the show's premiere in 2010.

Xochitl Gomez

A rising young actress who has appeared in films and TV shows such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and The Baby-Sitters Club.

Donnie Wahlberg

An American actor, producer, and singer who reprises his role as NYPD detective Danny Reagan from Blue Bloods in the Boston Blue spinoff series.

Sonequa Martin-Green

An American actress who plays the role of detective Lena Silver, the eldest daughter of a prominent Boston law enforcement family, in Boston Blue.

Ernie Hudson

A veteran actor who portrays Reverend Edwin Peters, the prominent Baptist pastor, in the Boston Blue series.

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What they’re saying

“We've got official overviews and image galleries for S01E13: "Beautiful Broken Things" and April 10th's S01E14: "Blood Chemistry" – with Len Cariou guest-starring as Henry Reagan in the former, and Xochitl Gomez guest-starring as Penny in the latter.”

— Ray Flook, Author

What’s next

Fans can look forward to the return of Boston Blue on April 3 and April 10, as the show continues to expand the Blue Bloods universe with new characters, storylines, and guest appearances.

The takeaway

Boston Blue has proven to be a successful spinoff of the long-running Blue Bloods series, allowing the franchise to explore new characters and tackle timely issues in a different city. The upcoming episodes promise to further develop the show's ensemble cast and keep viewers engaged in the expanding Blue Bloods universe.