I probably put this response on the wrong thread, but it's all good.

I watched the ending of Friday's show (and agree with Mr. Mike's assessment as the dialogue on the horses was banal) waiting for "Blue Bloods". Anyway, based on that conversation, it struck me that they knew the ending was coming for a long time. Why they chose to announce it at the end of February rather than be straight with everyone earlier leaves me a little surprised. As Todd pointed out, this whole thing has been hanging over the series for at least three years. I don't watch it but if Ron's assessment is true, is it possible they let this show go on too long like what we saw with the original? I'm still shocked they were smart enough to pull the plug because I don't know how much longer they could go on but I've been wrong before