Critics and viewers alike noted the episode's successful balance of three distinct storylines:

Most User Reviews rate the episode highly for its "brilliant realism" regarding the psychological toll on police officers after a shooting. While the Danny/Gates case is played more for "comic relief," the Jamie and Frank segments provide the gravitas that Blue Bloods fans typically expect. "Blue Bloods" Fog of War (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb

Erin and Anthony clash over a case involving a citizen who shot two people in what he claimed was self-defense. This adds a moral complexity to the episode, especially as it pits Erin against the personal opinions of Mayor Chase. Community Feedback

“This is one of the top 3 shows of the entire series in my opinion. It has a little bit of everything... Near-Perfect episode.” IMDb

Danny and Baez team up with Waylon Gates (played by Lyle Lovett), a Texas Ranger hunting the "Lone Star Killer". Reviewers praised the "Texas vs. New York" banter, with Lyle Lovett’s "homespun Texas wisdom" serving as a great foil for Danny Reagan’s sarcasm.

[s10e14] Fog Of War May 2026

Critics and viewers alike noted the episode's successful balance of three distinct storylines:

Most User Reviews rate the episode highly for its "brilliant realism" regarding the psychological toll on police officers after a shooting. While the Danny/Gates case is played more for "comic relief," the Jamie and Frank segments provide the gravitas that Blue Bloods fans typically expect. "Blue Bloods" Fog of War (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb [S10E14] Fog of War

Erin and Anthony clash over a case involving a citizen who shot two people in what he claimed was self-defense. This adds a moral complexity to the episode, especially as it pits Erin against the personal opinions of Mayor Chase. Community Feedback Critics and viewers alike noted the episode's successful

“This is one of the top 3 shows of the entire series in my opinion. It has a little bit of everything... Near-Perfect episode.” IMDb This adds a moral complexity to the episode,

Danny and Baez team up with Waylon Gates (played by Lyle Lovett), a Texas Ranger hunting the "Lone Star Killer". Reviewers praised the "Texas vs. New York" banter, with Lyle Lovett’s "homespun Texas wisdom" serving as a great foil for Danny Reagan’s sarcasm.