The Character You Likely Forgot Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin Played On Blue Bloods
A lot happened in Season 7, Episode 5 of "Blue Bloods," "For the Community." Erin (Bridget Moynahan) and Anthony (Steve Schirripa) are trying to stop a community activist (Judy Reyes) from being deported while Frank (Tom Selleck) is trying to deal with the concerns of Sergeant Trey Delgado (Esai Morales) when the U.S. Marshals ask for the department's help in a local gang raid. Caleb McLaughlin's role as Tone Lane started as a bright spot in the episode, until the ending.
Viewers are introduced to the Tone, the young Deputy for a Day, at the police station. By the end of the episode, Tone is seen frantically telling Delgado they got his brother in the raid: "They arrested him. He didn't do nothing." Upset that his brother was tackled and arrested, Tone ends the scene by tossing the Deputy for a Day badge on the ground and storming off while saying he doesn't want it anymore.
Even with such a small role — only 20 lines at most — it was obvious what a terrific actor McLaughlin was, taking his character and really making an impact. With a recent role alongside Idris Elba in "Concrete Cowboy" and "Stranger Things" about to return for a fourth season, fans can't wait to see what's in McLaughlin's future.