Tom Selleck Swapped ‘Blue Bloods’ for This Gritty Hallmark Series You’d Never Expect
Forget the cozy rom-coms—the 81-year-old actor brought a dark mystery to Hallmark you have to see
Key Takeaways
- The Hallmark twist: Tom Selleck, 81, starred in nine gritty 'Jesse Stone' films on the network.
- Stream it now: Most of the series is available via Howdy on Prime Video or for digital rent.
- Watch order matters: 'Stone Cold' was released first, but 'Night Passage' is the true prequel.
When you think of the hunky, contemplative characters that have filled Tom Selleck’s resume—such as Frank Reagan or Thomas Magnum—the last place you’d expect to catch the 81-year-old actor is the Hallmark Channel, known for all things warm and fuzzy. However, Selleck indeed had a stint on the network, though it wasn’t exactly in a cozy rom-com. In 2005, the actor originated the role of Jesse Stone in the film Jesse Stone: Stone Cold. Since the series debuted, Selleck has starred in eight additional films, the last one premiering on Hallmark in 2015. Here, read all about the films, the order to watch them in and where you can find them.
‘Jesse Stone: Stone Cold’ (2005)
In the first film in the Jesse Stone series, Tom Selleck takes the lead as a police chief in a New England town, having left behind his life as a Los Angeles detective. With a pair of killers on the loose and an intense investigation underway, Jesse struggles with the intensity of the job. Watch it through Sony Pictures Core through Prime Video, or rent it through YouTube or Apple TV.
‘Jesse Stone: Night Passage’ (2006)
The prequel to Stone Cold (and the film some would argue should be watched first!), Night Passage chronicles Jesse’s transition to becoming the police chief of the small town that serves as the backdrop of this series. Available to rent through YouTube or Apple TV.
‘Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise’ (2006)
In the third Jesse Stone film, the title character is swept up in an investigation involving a teenage girl whose body is discovered floating in a lake. Rent it through YouTube, Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
‘Jesse Stone: Sea Change’ (2007)
As Jesse’s relationship with his ex-wife takes a turn, he throws himself into old cases to avoid slipping into old habits. Stream it on Howdy through Prime Video or rent it on YouTube or Apple TV.
‘Jesse Stone: Thin Ice’ (2009)
In Jesse Stone: Thin Ice, Jesse is confronted by the mother of a kidnapped child who wishes for him to reopen her son’s case, despite being declared dead. Stream it on Howdy through Prime Video, or rent it through YouTube or Apple TV.
‘Jesse Stone: No Remorse’ (2010)
When Jesse is suspended by the town council, he lends his skills to a friend in Boston. Watch on Howdy via Prime Video, or rent on YouTube or Apple TV.
‘Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost’ (2011)
With an arrogant new police chief on the force, Jesse looks into the disappearance of a friend. Watch on Howdy via Prime Video or rent it on YouTube or Apple TV.
‘Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt’ (2012)
Despite his retirement, Jesse Stone is pulled back onto the force when two officers, including the police chief, are killed. Rent it on YouTube or Apple TV.
‘Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise’ (2015)
Jesse finds himself swept up in an investigation in Boston. Watch on Howdy via Prime Video or rent via YouTube or Apple TV.
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