Frank Reagan’s final storyline in Blue Bloods is poised to be an impactful one, especially after his efforts to mediate a conflict involving Mayor Peter Chase, played by Dylan Walsh. This development not only adds depth to Tom Selleck’s character but also sets the stage for a compelling conclusion to the series. Throughout its fourteen-season run, Blue Bloods has seen Frank frequently clashing with various mayors over policy disagreements, and his relationship with Chase has proven to be particularly contentious. While Frank often finds himself at odds with Chase’s views, the mayor interprets Frank’s dissent as a sign of disloyalty.
Frank’s willingness to voice his disagreement with Chase, even at the potential cost of his career, showcases his integrity—one of the defining traits that make him a fan-favorite character. Despite the friction, Frank consistently prioritizes the city’s welfare, exemplified by his attempts to mediate a petty squabble between Chase and the new Fire Commissioner, Veronica Radley, as seen in Blue Bloods Season 14, Episode 13. This subplot adds significant weight to his decisions as the series moves towards its finale.
In this latest arc, Frank steps in to address the escalating tensions between Radley and Chase, particularly after Radley expresses her frustration over the mayor’s absence at a firefighter’s funeral. The stakes rise when the firefighters threaten to protest by calling in sick, potentially endangering lives throughout the city. Frank believes his experience in managing conflicts with Chase might help ease the situation, but instead, his involvement only intensifies the animosity between the two.
His appeals to Radley and Chase, urging them to “serve this city, not your egos,” ultimately fall flat, leaving him feeling responsible for their inability to find common ground. As the conflict reaches a boiling point, Chase contemplates firing Radley, though her ongoing presence in several upcoming episodes suggests that such a drastic action may not come to pass. The episode culminates with Frank reminding both parties of their responsibilities as adults, choosing to step back and let them navigate their differences on their own.
As tensions continue to simmer, they may provoke threats against Chase, setting the stage for Frank to take decisive action in what will be his final narrative arc in Blue Bloods.
