Ep 8. Friends In High Places

Frank Reagan, played by Tom Selleck, and his family are back with another intense episode of their police and family drama, Blue Bloods. Season 10, episode 8 titled "Friends In High Places" sees Jamie Reagan, played by Will Estes, in a troubling situation that could risk his career as an NYPD officer.

The episode opens with Jamie, a young police officer, receiving a phone call from a friend who is asking for his help. His friend is running for office and has been accused of assaulting a woman. With the media getting involved, Jamie's friend is in deep trouble and wants Jamie to help clear his name.

As an officer of the law, Jamie's first instinct is to follow the law and allow the justice system to handle the matter. However, his friend's request puts Jamie in a difficult situation that could affect not only his career but also his family's reputation, as he is part of New York royalty. Jamie feels that he owes his friend a favor and struggles to find a way to help him without compromising his values.

Meanwhile, Frank has his hands full trying to deal with a shooting that occurred at a local bar, which resulted in the deaths of three people including an off-duty police officer. When Frank finds out that the shooter is a college student who had attended a seminar about non-violent protests, he is alarmed as it looks like the seminar helped influence the shooter's actions.

Frank is determined to find out who is responsible for organizing the seminar as he believes that they could be promoting violent acts masked as peaceful protests. Frank's investigation leads him to a group of young activists who seem to be at the heart of the matter. With tensions rising, Frank is in a race against time to stop any more violence before it escalates.

Danny Reagan, played by Donnie Wahlberg, has his own troubles to deal with as he investigates a murder that seems to be related to a case he solved years ago. Danny finds himself looking into a corrupt cop who is complicit in several crimes. Danny knows deep down that he may have to face difficult ethical decisions as he tries to bring the killer to justice.

With Jamie navigating moral dilemmas, Frank trying to prevent more violence, and Danny dealing with corrupt cops, this episode of Blue Bloods is filled with intense situations and emotional moments as the Reagan family tries to balance their roles as cops and family members. Along with the intense drama, fans can expect to see the usual family banter that has made Blue Bloods a fan favorite over the years.

In conclusion, "Friends In High Places" delivers yet another gripping episode of Blue Bloods. With intense storylines, strong performances from the cast, and the mix of family drama and police action, this season continues to keep fans hooked and eager for more. Blue Bloods is a show that is unique in its blend of family drama, detective work, and political commentary, and season 10 episode 8 delivers on all fronts.