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?
What a weak ass reason for cancelling a show! As long as there are good creative writers, why should it ever go out with a limp?
Really love this show (I read all the books too) – look forward to every new season and I’m so disappointed it’s being cancelled! Unless the actresses want out I can’t think of one valid reason to end this show – TNT should seriously reconsider this decision or a different network should pick up the series and keep the fans happy!
Can’t say I am shocked but once again this network strongly disappoints. Don’t waste your time appealing the decision because it won’t make an ounce of difference, look how Dallas fans pleaded and the network didn’t give the slightest of a damn what viewers opinions or pleas were. As much as I hated to continue to watch this stupid network I did because I wait in anticipation for Rizzoli & Isles to come on, love this show, but like I said given that it is this network, not surprised AT ALL.
Can’t believe you are cancelling this show! The characters work, it’s well written. Always has a great message Entertaining all the way around. I suppose you’ll be axing Major Crimes next. Then I’ll stop watching TNT.
Kevin Reilly is the one that should go. This show is great, love all the characters. Clean show that is enjoyable to watch. Come on TNT get it together and renew a great show RIZZOLI & ISLES.
I agree Kevin Reilly should go. How one person can affect the enjoyment of millions is beyond me. Maybe the millions should have the opportunity to CANCEL Kevin Reilly!
NO NO NO! DON’T END THE SHOW!
Why cancel this Show! When you have a great thing going you just don’t up an cancel it unless TNT IS no willing to pay the Cast for what they are asking for! TNT, THAT’S IT, THE CAST ASK FOR RAISES AND INSTEAD OF PAYING THEM,;YOU HAVE DECIDE TO CANCEL THE SHOW! I REALLY HOPE ANOTHER NETWORK WILL PICK IT UP BECAUSE IT’S VERY ENTERTAINING! PAY THE PEOPLE AND LEAVE THE SHOW ON! LET RIZZOLE GET MARRIED AND ISLES TURN OUT TO BE GAY, WHICH WLD BE A GREAT STORY LINE! COME ON , THE SHOW IS MAKING MONEY, UNLESS… Read more »
Such a shame! Rizzoli & Isles is a show that I really enjoy & look forward to…very disappointed!
how could u cancel this show. I can’t wait til their season starts every year. I am done with TNT. it should be on prime time networks where it would be appreciated as one of the best cop shows on tv. Angie Harmon is my favorite actress and she IS Jane rizzoli the part was made for her and the chemistry of the rest of the characters on the show is something hard to find on a show. I have no interest in watching ur network anymore rizzoli and isles is the only show I watch on TNT and after… Read more »
I too think it’s wrong to end this show. I very much look forward to watching and will miss it greatly. Please rethink your decision
Sounds like Kevin Reilly needs to go instead of Rizzoli and Isles. It is a well written show with great actors who have good chemistry. It has not run it’s course. He will probably be leaving at the end of next season too. Maybe Netflix will pick it up like they did Longmire.
First Rizzoli & Isles next is Major Crimes.. Won’t be watching TNT or TBS any more
I can’t believe that you are pulling this show off the air! Once again an Idiot in charge who doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground axes one of the best shows on tv. TNT really sucks ! Time to stop watching this station . Good riddance. TNT !!!!
I’m so tired of cable execs cancelling programs that the viewing audience love!! Do we not matter to you at all?? It seems that if the characters are intelligent and keep their clothes on you can’t stand it. There are so many stupid shows on that it makes me sick. Start listening to what your viewers (anyone over the age of 35) want to watch before you lose all viewers.
My sister and I watch this show religiously every week we won’t have a reason to watch TNT if you cancel this show