The 11th season of CBS cop drama “Blue Bloods” debuted on Friday, with fans welcoming not only the long-awaited return of the show, but also the return of Whoopi Goldberg, reprising her role as New York City city council speaker Regina Thomas.
The new season is reflectingactual events, with police commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) addressing issues relating to police brutality and BLM protests as the city grapples with life amidst COVID-19.
Speaking with Deadline, “Blue Bloods” showrunner Kevin Wade discussed Goldberg’s return and the difficult decision to confront the coronavirus on the show. “Listen, it was a conscious decision, and not an easy one,” said Wade. “On the other hand, on a purely practical level I don’t want to watch