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?
How could u we all live tha show very disappointed. Bad move for u
Getting rid of a good show yet worthless shows like Kardasians, Caitlyn and any Duggar crap is on, will no longer watch TNT
This is the only show I watch on this network…makes me sad they are getting rid of it and a little confused because there is no real and valid reason to cancel. Guess they will have one less viewer for their network since I don’t watch anything else on the channel. I think their viewing numbers will drastically go down – stupid decision!
This is the only show I watch on that network…..makes me sad that it will be gone. Guess this bone head decision will result in less viewers to the network like me!
We Love this show! It’s one of very few worth watching. Great Chemistry and Funny. It would be a shame to lose this one. Please rethink this decision!
I think they need to cancel Kevin Reilly as TNT chief. Bad move on his part. It’s a well written, acted and interesting show. Really disappointed.
It is really stupid. I love this show. It is not only a good police drama but it shows a loving family. I can’t believe your excuse is because it’s run it’s course.Being in a big city and giving the characters some love interest are just a couple of ways to expand the series. A quality show I am truly going to miss. You’ll probably replace it with some stupid comedy or reality series. I will probably have to find something else and most likely if I like it it will be cancelled too.
No you can’t ..i absolutely love this show…one of the best on tv…please don’t cancel this..
this is non sense they just dont want to fund it anymore this is one of the few good tv series running right now …. unfortunately not enough people appreciates it… love this show soooo sad and shocked at this news
I just love this show! I will miss it! I love the actors. I’m really tired of people cancelling the shows that I love! The really good shows are always cancelled but they leave on the bad ones on forever! They always replace them with terrible shows! I’ll just quit watching this channel! Also quit watching the shows Kevin Reilly produces!
Please bring back rizzoli & Isles. This is one of the few quality shows left on TV!
It is wrong when a GREAT show is canceled for NO GOOD reason. Then they expect us (the viewers) to continue watching their channel. I can say they have indeed lost 4 viewers from my house. I will not be watching the crap they will replace Rizzoli & Isles with. I know I am not many viewers, but sooner or later we will all add up to a great loss to TNT. Oh well, I really hate to see yet another great show canceled by a bean counter wielding a heavy hand.
I think again another mistake. If the cast wants out that’s one thing if not. Big mistake on TNT s part Look at NCIS. Still going strong. Viewers still love the comedy drama scenarios and you have a winner
I can;t believe another good show bites the dust. I really looked forward to this show – humor, action, relationships, realistic plots. It could still be strong for more years. I do not like the direction TNT is now going in. Other than Major Crimes, I don’t watch the channel anymore.
I hate to hear that the show is cancelled. I look forward to watching the show each week. There are very few shows that are clean and entertaining too. I think the network is making a mistake. Wish you would reconsider.