How did Erin die? No, she did not die in Season 14 of Blue Bloods. As this was the last season, many viewers speculated that this police crime drama series would end with Erin’s death. But the show creators, Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, kept it pretty simple and consistent over the years. In the last season, the Chief Bureau in the DA’s Office, Erin Reagan comes up with a more hopeful mindset and positive intent. She also considers remarrying her ex-husband, Jack Boyle, and giving their love another chance to fix things more respectfully.

However, Blue Bloods Season 14 ends with the tragic death of Officer Luis Badillo during a carjacking. He was on duty with Officer Eddie Janko when he was shot and killed on the spot. So, it was Badillo who died, not Erin.

Series TitleBlue Bloods
Season Number14 (Final Season)
Episodes18
CreatorsRobin Green, Mitchell Burgess
NetworkCBS
Release PeriodFeb 16 – Dec 13, 2024
First Half10 episodes (Feb 16, 2024)
Second Half8 episodes (Oct 18, 2024)

How Did Blue Bloods Season 14 End?

The Season 14 of Blue Bloods ends with two significant incidents.

  • First, Erin reunites with Jack Boyle.
  • Second, Eddie and Jamie make the announcement that they are having a baby.

Now, consider these two incidents. Both sing a happy tune. One is to find love and companionship. Another is about nurturing the softness and love within us. Both incidents welcome new journeys with joy and grace.

Now, for a moment, take a look at the bigger picture. Eddie’s partner Badillo was shot dead recently along with Mayor Chase. It could be the last day of Eddie or Erin. And they know it. Yet they live with hope and joy. That’s the beauty of Blue Bloods. This police drama series says more than it shows. There are tensions in their workplaces, yet there is hope and joy in life.

Cast of Blue Bloods Season 14

Cast NameActorRole Type
Danny ReaganDonnie WahlbergLeading Role
Erin ReaganBridget MoynahanLeading Role
Frank ReaganTom SelleckLeading Role
Eddie JankoVanessa RayLeading Role
Jamie ReaganWill EstesLeading Role
Maria BaezMarisa RamirezLeading Role
Henry ReaganLen CariouLeading Role
Garrett MooreGregory JbaraRecurring Role
Luis BadilloIan QuinlanRecurring Role
Abigail BakerAbigail HawkRecurring Role
Sean ReaganAndrew TerracianoRecurring Role
Mayor Peter ChaseDylan WalshRecurring Role
Joe HillWill HochmanRecurring Role
Lieutenant FlemingJames Hiroyuki LiaoRecurring Role
Paula McNicholsStephanie KurtzubaRecurring Role
Anthony AbetemarcoSteve SchirripaRecurring Role

What is the Significance of Erin’s Role?

Erin Reagan has always been an important character in Blue Bloods. Not only because she belongs to the Reagan family but also for her strong and intelligent appearance while representing law, applying logic, and maintaining emotional balance. Erin is the Chief Bureau in the DA’s Office. Her character means a beautiful decisiveness in balancing justice and compassion. She has been brought up in an environment where her father, Frank Reagan is the Commissioner. Her brothers deal with justice on streets. So, she is well aware of the social issues. Erin’s character even becomes more important as she represents the perspective of courtroom. In Season 14, she goes through emotional ups and downs and many dilemmas like the dilemma between moral truth and political pressure. Erin fights to protect victim’s right and questions the accountability of officers. She can disagree with her family and colleagues. So, Erin is a strong character with deep moral values. This is probably the reason the writers wanted Erin’s character not to die, but to find her love, compassion, and peace with Jack Boyle.