Marisa Ramirez, who plays Detective Maria Baez on Blue Bloods, reflected on the emotional end of the long-running series and her deep bond with co-star Donnie Wahlberg ahead of the finale. She described their on-screen partnership as something truly special, rooted in genuine friendship, mutual respect, and shared creative freedom that allowed them to shape their dynamic beyond the script.
\Ramirez expressed how much she learned from Donnie during their years together, often seeking his input and cherishing the trust they built working side by side for up to 16 hours a day. As for her character, Marisa joked that she’d advise Baez to finally take a vacation with her partner—and maybe even bring the rest of the Reagan family along—offering a playful vision of seeing the characters in a new, relaxed setting. Though she wasn’t often recognized on the streets of New York, where the show was filmed, Ramirez fondly recalled fans approaching her with warmth, even if just to ask for directions or offer kind words, like a man who recently wished blessings on her family in a grocery store. For Marisa, those simple, heartfelt moments underscore the show’s lasting impact and the genuine connection it fostered with its audience.