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?
Rizzoli & Isles is the only reason I even watch TNT network and now that they are cancelling it, I’m done with them. I’ve seen some of the new shows coming on and they look ridiculous. The whole cast is great and I hate to see this show end. Hopefully another network will be smart and pick this show up. I just don’t understand since it is one of the most watched shows on TNT.
No,I Do Not think it should be cancelled. Great show. TNT “Boss” really should reconsider.
Please do not cancel Rizzoli and Isles!! It is one of the best series on TV. This is yet another huge mistake for TNT. Why in the world would Mr. Reilly ever want to cancel a series with over 4 million weekly viewers??? It is obvious with such viewership the TV public is starving for shows like Rizzoli & Isles. The cast works hard and work great together. The chemistry just works for them and their fans!!
Please reconsider canceling this wonderful series!!
Cancelled? Really! This is a wonderful show! You killed Perception now you’re taking this. I hate to tell you but those were the two best shows you had! All the others consisted of very poor acting! Not happy!
Don’t for get Leverage….Major Crimes is the last good show they have….in my opinion..
This show is a good show and shouldn’t be cancelled. The viewers should decide when it’s time for a show to end. Another show gone to soon.
Show shouldn’t be cancelled. Another good show gone, the characters all worked well together, they should let the viewers who know better decide…..
I love this show, how can it have run its course? The characters are great and they work well together, get some fresh writers
Bad decision . . . . with all the garbage onTV, we’ve always looked forward to this show!! So many great cable shows have been cancelled!
There HAS to be another channel wanting a fabulous show with fabulous actors/characters! I hope it’s picked up elsewhere.
They will cancel this show but leave on shows like Survivor, the Bachelor or other reality shows on regular tv. I wish another channel would pick it up. Love this show.
I don’t
believe the show has run it’s course. Tess Gerritson has plenty of books if your writers are facing a block. It’s a well loved , quality show, something lacking in todays market.
No. I wanted to see Jane get married and have kids and still work
No I do not want it to end…Seems like every single time I find something worth watching it up and ends…It just isn’t right…I don’t have a say since the money people do what they want…Stinks!!!
This is still a great show, I can’t believe they are cancelling it. Please reconsider it!
Love the show. Not one bad show. Has a little of everything. Reconsider cancelation.
Love this show. It’s very entertaining and funny. I have watched every season.hope the network reconsiders their decision.