Even so, the stakes are anything but slight.

This was a huge change from the books, since Jesse was only 35 when the series started.

However, for people who only knowSelleck as Frank Reagan onBlue Bloods, this offers a nice change.

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Despite being broadcast first by CBS,Stone Coldtakes place after 2006’sJesse Stone: Night Passage.

That means the movies in order are not always right.

Should You Watch Jesse Stone: Night Passage Before Stone Cold?

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While working as an LAPD homicide detective, he’s caught drinking on the job.

WhileStone Coldprovides context,Night Passagestarts with Jesse’s post-firing departure.

Tom Selleck received an offer for the part ofIndianaJones in Raiders of the Lost Arkduring a similar period.

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Regrettably, because of conflicting schedules, he had to decline the opportunity.

Will There Be A Tenth Jesse Stone Movie?

It isnt the same cumulative narrative anymore.

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As time has passed, Im older and the Jesse Stone audience needs to account for that.

Hes at a different part of his life.

Thats interesting, but thats not the script we started to do after we finished the ninth movie.

Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone in Lost in Paradise, sitting and looking upset

We have a deal with Hallmark Channel, but theyve moved on to [other] shows."

Which Jesse Stone Movie Is The Best?

Only one Jesse Stone movie earned award recognition Jesse Stone: Sea Change.

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Tom Selleck earned a Primetime Emmy nomination forJesse Stone: Sea Change.

Sea Changesees Jesse Stone trying to remain sober while dealing with a case involving murder and sexual assault.

While it only has a 68% Rotten Tomatoes score, that is also the highest in theJesse Stonefranchise.

Tom Selleck holds a pistol in Jesse Stone: Stone Cold

Where To Stream

The Roku Channel

There is also another chance to watch the Jesse Stone movies for free.

INSP (The Inspire online grid) regularly airs all the films in the franchise.

They even had a deal where they aired them every Friday night in January 2025 for fans.

Jesse Stone frowning in his PPD cap in Sea Change

The Jesse Stone franchise is a series of television films based on the novels by Robert B. Parker.

Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone in Lost in Paradise poster (2015)

Movies

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