Recently, we reported that TNT had cancelled Rizzoli & Isles. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, TNT chief Kevin Reilly discussed why he’s ending the popular procedural.
Rizzoli & Isles is currently in the middle of its sixth season and will end after a short seventh season this summer.
Speaking the Hollywood Reporter at the TCA winter press tour, Reilly said he pulled the plug on Rizzoli & Isles because the series has run its course:
If I came in and said, year two of Rizzoli & Isles, we’re pulling the plug on it, I would have probably gotten some [feedback]. They have not said no to me on anything and I don’t think they would have said no, but I think they would have gone like, ‘Really?! You want to do that?’ And, honestly, that would have been a stupid move. I’ve got a show that people love, that’s performed really well, why would I do that? Coming to the end of a seven-year run, it’s an easier decision. Everybody involved, from producers to talent, are like, ‘It’s been a good run. We’re going to be one of a couple cable shows that has made it to that 100-plus [episode] number. There have been very few cable shows that have made that many episodes. So let’s go out when we’re strong and not limp.'”
For years, Rizzoli & Isles has been one of TNT’s flagship series, bringing in good ratings and an average of around four million viewers per episode in season six so far. The series’ cancellation seems to be part of Reilly’s larger revamping of both TNT and TBS as networks with acclaimed original material.
Rizzoli & Isles is just the latest dumpee for TNT. In December, three of the network’s dramas were cancelled—Legends, Public Morals, and Agent X.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Rizzoli & Isles? Do you think it’s time the series end?
I think your ruining a good thing! This group jives together. It’s a shame!
This just seems like the worst decision they could make, Angie and Sasha are two of prettiest women on television are super funny. I Guarantee that they’re going to lose viewers and/or receive a lot of hate mail for this.
I think it’s a mistake there are not many shows that have women in the lead roles and I enjoy this show very much , major crimes is the only other show left I like. After that I won’t care to watch tnt anymore
I LOVE this show! I look forward to every new season! It’s one of the few shows I like on TNT, please PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THIS AWESOME SHOW!
I agree with Lainey, it’s one of the better shows out there.
Didn’t they ever hear the old saying if it isn’t broke don’t fix it. This show is one of the better shows on tnt or anyother channel for that matter. What the heck are you thinking.
Sorry to hear that my favorite show is being cancelled. The actors are all fantastic! Very good story lines. I suppose another garbage show will take its place. It is so difficult to find anything decent to watch on TV .
That’s right cancel an outstanding show only to replace it with garbage. Maybe you should cancel the individual who makes these decisions and leave the show alone.
I believe this show being cancelled it’s just one in the list of many that will have the same fate. The reoccurring trend I keep seeing…if your not showing skin or it’s not bloody and gory you are done. It makes me sick to keep seeing our viewing standards just go lower and lower.
Do not cancel Rizzoli and Isles! I love this show, I love the Actors, I love everything about this show!!!!!!!!!!!
Very sad that a show with a huge following, a great cast and good solid stories is being canceled. This is a show that my family and I watch together and all enjoy. How many other shows can say that. A solid rating performer. Sadly there are so many other shows past their time that are still on the air. You would think the advertiser s would complain. Please, please, please let’s hope some other smart network picks it up!
I have Never written a comment online but this is So Absurd, I felt compelled. It is Unbelievable that television stations continuously cancel long running shows just to make space for another ONE season Bomb. This show has a Large Dedicated fan base as well as being one of the ONLY shows that the whole family can watch. There aren’t enough shows that entertain the audience without fowl language, sex, drugs and crap!!! TNT don’t fold to the level of viewers that don’t have the intelligence to understand a show that has a plot. This show is a great example… Read more »
I have to agree. My girls love the show. They are 7 and 11 and I am not worried about them watching this show. As a matter of fact it is thanks to the character Mara my oldest is into science at first she can’t decide between forensic science or engineering. I really hate that they cancelled the show. Tess Geritson created two awsome characters. When I read the books I fell in love with them. When I heard TNT was bringing them to life I was so excited and when I heard that Sasha Alexander and Angie Harmon were… Read more »
Shocking another tv station that doesn’t know a good thing when they’ve got it. There are so many more things that oils with this show. I am very disappointed that they are cancelling this show. The only other show I watch on TNT is major crimes otherwise nothing interests me except the reruns of other shows. Rizzoli and Isles is one of my favorites.
I just can’t believe this is the end of Rizzoli & Isles. This show is the number #1 show I look forward to every year! I beg of you to keep it for an 8th season!!
~Keisha S, Arizona
I just can’t believe this is the end of Rizzoli & Isles. This show is the number #1 show I look forward to every year!