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?
Bad idea. Best entertainment of all the shows. It shows women can do their job entertain us and not with all the sex that men have to have.
I am both shocked and amazed that the head of TNT is taking this most successful TV series off the air to “revamp”. What the heck does that mean?!?! Putting on shows that will hardly get the following this one does?? I’m not at all pleased with this decision and from what I see, a lot of other fans feel the same way. I think this is a BIG mistake on “the powers that be” to make this most ridiculous decision!
I am in shock as well to the cancellation of this show. I enjoy watching this show. It is the one show I can’t watch enough of. This is awful!!! Will there be another show airing like Rizzoli & Isles with the same cast? There are not enough good shows to watch of an evening. I do not get into “Realaity TV” at all. It is rigged. TNT airs good show in my book and to cancel this show is a disaster.
I love this show! Please don’t cancel it.
Absolutely Not !
One of the reasons I have cable is to watch Rizzoli And Isles. It’s the only show on TNT worth watching. I guess TNT will be off my favorite channel list. What a ridiculous decision? Basically cancelling a show because it’s doing well. I don’t get it.
I think it’s totally messed up !! If it aim broke don’t fix it . it’s a great show . my husband and I look forward to it every season . there is so much CRAP on tv that’s it’s really hard to find something that strikes on an intalectually entertaining level but at the same time make us laugh and be amusing . it a good show without all the extreme sex and language . ok so there is some but it is an acceptable ammount . enough so that if my 7 yr old grandson is in the… Read more »
I think cancelling this show is a big misstake. it is an honor to have two women portrayed so strongly and stay focused on the show and not some have them acting stupid. it is one of the best shows on cable today. it should have another chance as the bones cast had
This is one of the best shows on the air ….. period. It’s not a smart move to cancel it. Please keep it on. The characters are great … its one of my favorite shows and the ONLY one I watch on TNT.. I’m very sad that you are cancelling it.
One of my favorite shows. I’m not happy about the cancellation!! Keep it on. Great cast. You’re nuts for cancelling.
I’m very sad to see this series end – it is one of my favorites – great cast chemistry
The show should not be cancelled. Big mistake by TNT. Great show with fabulous cast. I’m really disappointed and consider this a stupid decision. Bad taste with TNT. So much junk on TNancyV and they cancel a great show like this.
It is a great show, and only one I watch on TNT. Makes no sense they are pulling the show. Unless they want to lose people watching their channel.
With all those fans it was a shame to cancel now;but yes reality shows have taken over – we still watch reruns of great shows that were cancelled like csi mismi and flashpoint rather than watch those moronic reality programs
Why stop a series when there are so many fans? Why not keep a well written and well acted series going as long as there is a good fan base? Law and order is a good example of sticking with a good thing.
I don’t think the series should be canceled. It’s still going strong. I think TNT should keep a good thing instead of repeats all the time and playing the same movie for 24 hrs at a time! Foolish “boss”