Boston Blue's Marcus Scribner Jokes He Wants 'More' After Season 1 Finale

The actor explains why he wasn't fully satisfied with the ending of the Blue Bloods spinoff's debut season.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:26am

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Marcus Scribner, who plays Jonah Silver on the Blue Bloods spinoff series Boston Blue, said he wasn't necessarily satisfied with the season 1 finale. The 26-year-old actor explained that while the ending was "great," it left him "wanting more" from his character's storyline. Scribner teased that viewers will learn "more about" Jonah before the season concludes, and that the show will feature "some cool pairings" and "fun guest stars" that fans are excited for.

Why it matters

The comments from Scribner provide insight into the creative process behind Boston Blue, a spinoff that continues the popular Blue Bloods franchise on CBS. Scribner's desire for more development of his character Jonah suggests the showrunners are leaving room for the story to evolve in future seasons, keeping viewers engaged and eager to see what happens next.

The details

Scribner, who had not watched Blue Bloods prior to joining the spinoff, said he tried to infuse his character Jonah Silver with some of the same "hothead" qualities as Danny Reagan, the character played by his co-star Donnie Wahlberg. Scribner praised his Boston Blue castmates, saying the experience of working with "amazing actors" has helped him rediscover himself as a performer and pushed him to new creative heights, including filming intense physical stunts.

  • The Boston Blue season 1 finale aired in March 2026.

The players

Marcus Scribner

The 26-year-old actor who plays Jonah Silver on the Blue Bloods spinoff series Boston Blue.

Donnie Wahlberg

The actor who plays Danny Reagan on the original Blue Bloods series and now leads the spinoff Boston Blue as a former NYPD officer who takes a job with the Boston Police Department.

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What they’re saying

“I don't want to say if it's satisfying or a cliffhanger — but I was not satisfied because I want more.”

— Marcus Scribner

“We get some cool pairings, which is really dope. We switch things up a little bit and [have] some fun guest stars as well, which I know a lot of people are excited for.”

— Marcus Scribner

What’s next

Viewers will have to wait until the second season of Boston Blue to see what happens next with Scribner's character Jonah and the rest of the show's ensemble.

The takeaway

Scribner's comments suggest the creative team behind Boston Blue is keeping fans engaged by leaving room for character development and surprises, hinting that the spinoff series has plenty of story left to tell beyond its first season.