Maya Thomas (Yasha Jackson) is a recurring villainess from Season Nine of Blue Bloods.
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Reveal
- 3 Trivia
- 4 Appearances
Introduction[]
Maya Thomas is an officer at the NYPD's 29th Precinct (also known as the "2-9"), and was introduced in episode 9.06, "Trust," as Edit "Eddie" Janko's new partner. She was first shown with Eddie outside a convenience store, where a dispute took place that nearly turned violent, after which Sgt. Jamie Reagan admonished the pair for not intervening.
In episode 9.17, "Two-Faced," Maya was shown with her younger brother, Will Thomas, as he was asking her for money to go to a concert. Later on, Maya and Eddie arrested a criminal for drug possession, after which he gave them information: a dirty cop was in their precinct, stealing money from crime scenes.
Reveal[]
Eddie went to Jamie regarding the report; afterwards, Maya brought up her brother once again to Eddie, this time revealing that he wanted to join a basketball team that travels the world, but sign-up costs $4000. She turned down Eddie's plan to have the officers raise money for her, and shortly afterwards, the pair went to the scene of a burglary. The duo searched the entire scene, though it was later shown that Jamie had been investigating with Internal Affairs, as they watched from outside the scene.
As the scene revealed, Maya turned heel by taking money from the scene, doing so while Eddie was out of sight. The video revealed Maya as a corrupt villainess; having habitually taken money from crime scenes and depositing her ill-gotten loot, with a suggested motive being helping her brother. Later in the episode, Jamie called Maya and asked her to present her weapon, but afterwards, the evil Maya ended up arrested by Internal Affairs in front of the entire precinct, including a shocked Eddie.
Trivia[]
- Yasha Jackson also played villainess Emily on Black Mirror.
Appearances[]
- "Trust"
- "Handcuffs"
- "Authority Figures"
- "Disrupted"
- "Blues"
- "Two-Faced"
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Maya Thomas Background: Maya Thomas is depicted as an officer at the NYPD's 29th Precinct, also known as the "2-9." Her character is first introduced in episode 9.06, titled "Trust," where she becomes Eddie Janko's new partner. This partnership is marked by an incident outside a convenience store, highlighting Maya's confrontational nature. The plot thickens when Sgt. Jamie Reagan admonishes the pair for not intervening in a potentially violent dispute.
Reveal of Maya's Villainous Side: The turning point in Maya's character arc occurs in episode 9.17, titled "Two-Faced." In this episode, Maya is shown with her younger brother, Will Thomas, who seeks money from her to attend a concert. Subsequently, Maya and Eddie arrest a criminal for drug possession, leading to the revelation of a corrupt cop within their precinct stealing money from crime scenes.
Eddie takes this information to Jamie, and Maya, in a surprising twist, is revealed to be the corrupt cop. She had been habitually taking money from crime scenes and depositing the ill-gotten funds, ostensibly to help her brother fulfill his dream of joining a basketball team that travels the world. This shocking twist exposes Maya as a corrupt villainess, betraying both her partner Eddie and the entire precinct.
Consequences and Arrest: As the plot unfolds, Internal Affairs becomes involved, with Jamie investigating the corruption. In a pivotal scene, Maya is caught on video taking money from a crime scene while Eddie is out of sight. Subsequently, Jamie calls Maya to present her weapon, leading to her arrest by Internal Affairs in front of the entire precinct. The arrest scene is particularly dramatic, including a shocked Eddie witnessing Maya's downfall.
Trivia: Yasha Jackson, the actress portraying Maya Thomas, has a notable connection to another series. She played a villainess named Emily in "Black Mirror," showcasing her versatility in portraying complex characters across different shows.
Maya Thomas' Appearances: Maya Thomas appears in several episodes of "Blue Bloods," including "Trust," "Handcuffs," "Authority Figures," "Disrupted," "Blues," and the pivotal episode "Two-Faced."
In summary, Maya Thomas's character in "Blue Bloods" takes an unexpected turn from being Eddie Janko's partner to a corrupt officer with a hidden agenda, leading to her dramatic arrest by Internal Affairs. The portrayal by Yasha Jackson adds depth and complexity to the character, making Maya Thomas a memorable and intriguing figure in the series.
