Tom Selleck Eyes “Jesse Stone 10” — And Hints It Could Be Both a Revival and a Farewell
After more than a decade away from Paradise, Massachusetts, Tom Selleck is ready to go home again — at least on screen.
The beloved actor, fresh off the conclusion of CBS’s long-running hit Blue Bloods, has confirmed his plans to return as Jesse Stone, the troubled small-town police chief who became one of his most enduring and complex roles. And while fans have been clamoring for a revival ever since Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise aired in 2015, Selleck’s latest comments suggest something even more tantalizing — and bittersweet.
“It wouldn’t be the final one,” Selleck told TV Insider, “because everybody loves it.”
That statement alone has reignited fan excitement — and sparked new speculation about what comes next for Jesse Stone, the character Robert B. Parker created and Selleck helped immortalize on screen.
A Role That Defined a Second Act
Tom Selleck may forever be remembered as Magnum, P.I., but Jesse Stone gave him something very different: a second act steeped in quiet intensity. The nine-film television series, which ran from 2005 to 2015, followed the former Los Angeles homicide detective turned police chief of the fictional town of Paradise, Massachusetts.
The character is stoic, flawed, and deeply human — a man fighting demons both personal and professional. Alcoholism, loneliness, and moral exhaustion haunt him as much as the crimes he solves. Selleck, who co-wrote many of the films, infused Jesse with a gravity that made the series feel more like modern noir than network drama.
“I think what drew people in was the stillness,” Selleck once said in an earlier interview. “Jesse doesn’t say a lot — but you feel everything he’s not saying.”
A Decade of Silence
After Lost in Paradise aired in 2015, fans assumed another installment was just around the corner. For years, Selleck hinted that he and CBS wanted to continue the story. But then came Blue Bloods, his other hit series, where he played NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan.
For more than a decade, Blue Bloods dominated Friday nights and kept Selleck’s schedule packed — often filming 22 episodes a year. Balancing two police franchises, even for a workhorse like Selleck, proved nearly impossible.
“The plan was to juggle both,” he told TV Insider. “But it just didn’t work out that way.”
Now, with Blue Bloods officially wrapping up its final season, Selleck has the time — and the creative hunger — to revisit Jesse Stone’s world.
Returning to Paradise
According to sources close to the actor, development discussions for Jesse Stone 10 have already begun. Selleck has reportedly drafted ideas for the next installment, one that will find Jesse older, wiser, and even more isolated — a man forced to confront what time has taken from him.
The tenth film, tentatively titled Jesse Stone: The Last Watch, would continue the series’ tradition of quiet crime storytelling against the stark beauty of New England’s coastline. As in previous films, Selleck is expected to co-write the screenplay, ensuring that the character’s evolution remains authentic.
“We never wanted to end the story,” Selleck said. “Jesse has always been unfinished business.”
That unfinished business may be the key to the revival’s tone. While Selleck insists the tenth film “wouldn’t be the final one,” the truth may be more complicated. The star, now in his 80s, understands the weight of legacy — and there’s a sense that The Last Watch could serve as both a continuation and a curtain call.
A Changed TV Landscape
Reviving Jesse Stone in today’s streaming-driven TV environment won’t be easy. The original films were CBS staples — slow-burning, character-driven dramas that aired as made-for-TV movies. In 2025, that format has largely disappeared, replaced by serialized streaming thrillers and limited series.
Selleck, however, believes the appetite for stories like Jesse Stone still exists.
“People are craving authenticity again,” he said. “Jesse isn’t a superhero. He’s just a man trying to do the right thing, even when it costs him.”
Several platforms — including Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video — have reportedly expressed interest in hosting the revival, possibly as a limited movie series or a two-part event.
A Legacy of Quiet Strength
More than just a procedural, Jesse Stone has always been about the cost of solitude. It’s a character study disguised as a crime drama — one that explores loneliness, loyalty, and the passage of time with uncommon grace.
In the years since the series went dormant, its reputation has only grown. New audiences discovered the films through streaming, praising Selleck’s restrained performance and the melancholic tone that set it apart from other TV mysteries.
For Selleck, returning to the role isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about closure.
“I think Jesse’s still out there,” he said. “He’s watching. He’s waiting. And maybe now, it’s time for him to be heard again.”
The Last Watch?
If Jesse Stone 10 does become the swan song many fans expect, it would mark the end of an era — not just for Selleck, but for a kind of storytelling that has all but vanished from television.
Still, the actor insists he’s not ready to say goodbye just yet.
“As long as people want to see Jesse,” Selleck said with a smile, “I’ll keep watch.”
And somewhere on the gray Massachusetts coast, under a rain-soaked sky, you can almost picture him — standing alone, coffee cup in hand, still keeping the peace in Paradise. 
