Ep 14. My Brothers Keeper
- TV14
- February 8, 2019
- 41 min
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8.1 (334)
In the Blue Bloods season 9 episode 14 titled "My Brothers Keeper," the Reagan family faces another challenging case as they work to keep the streets of New York City safe. The episode opens with Jamie (Will Estes) and Eddie (Vanessa Ray) on a call responding to a disturbance at a local bar. When they arrive, they find a woman who claims to have been sexually assaulted by one of the bar's patrons. After investigating the situation, they realize the suspect is the son of a wealthy businessman who is trying to use his influence to cover up his son's actions.
Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) and Garrett (Gregory Jbara) are dealing with the fallout from a recent police shooting. A young cop shot and killed a suspect, but the incident was caught on video and has gone viral. The public is calling for the officer's head, but Frank believes there's more to the story than what's being shown on social media. He tasks Garrett with investigating the situation further to get to the bottom of what really happened.
Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) is dealing with a different kind of problem. He's been trying to help a young man named Ray, who was recently released from prison. Ray is the brother of one of Danny's former informants, and Danny feels responsible for his well-being. However, Ray has fallen in with a dangerous group of people and is now in over his head. Danny tries to intervene, but it might be too late.
In addition to the main storylines, there are also several subplots woven throughout the episode. Erin (Bridget Moynahan) is dealing with a difficult case involving a domestic violence victim who is too scared to testify against her abuser. Nicky (Sami Gayle) is struggling to balance her schoolwork with a new internship. And, as always, the Reagan family gathers for Sunday dinner, where they discuss their work and the challenges they face.
Overall, "My Brothers Keeper" is a tense, emotional, and thought-provoking episode of Blue Bloods. It tackles several timely issues, including police shootings, sexual assault, and the difficulties of re-entering society after being incarcerated. The performances from the entire cast are excellent, particularly Tom Selleck, who brings his trademark gravitas to every scene. The episode feels like a reminder of why Blue Bloods has been so successful for so long – it's a well-written police procedural with heart and soul.