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’m very disappointed to see Rizzoli and Isles go. I’ve been with them from book one and enjoy the cast and story lines every week. TNT will now have 1 series for me to watch, the only reason left for me to tune into that channel. They’re making a huge mistake with all their cancellations.
No do not Cancell Rizzoli and Isles. Why is it every time a network has a good show they cancel it and then come up with some lame replacement. Cancel major crimes and you are no longer a channel we will watch. Your loss.
Rizzoli & Isles has been a favorite of our household since it began . It was great to see a show with a great cast , morally positive scripts ( especially with so much sex & bad language out there). Good police show with women leading the cast in and interesting show . Cable networks are loosing it . I just saw that another favorite Royal Pains has been cancelled ugh ..Sick of reality shows, whose sleeping with who etc
I think it’s stupid this is the best show ever! I’m so sick of t.v. dropping the good shows and leaving the stupid one’s if this continues I’m getting rid of the t.v. and just draw and listen to music this is the best show and there’s been many that i loved and then gone just like the closer with kidra Sedgwick it was great but she made the show as soon as she left i watched but i couldn’t take watching another one cus the lady who took over is too boring another show that just started was rain… Read more »
This is Insane….there are way too many reality shows on but not one where you have an AWESOME cast great themes and a show that many people like. But like always it’s not about what the viewers what but some executives who could really care less about what the people want. This is one of the few shows That I record and looked forward to watch because Jane and Maura meshed So well together and I was waiting for them to actually get involved in a relationship where they could be loved like they deserve. This really Sucks and I… Read more »
Im very upset ro to see this show go. This is my favorite show on air. I hate to see it go. Im not sure why you would get rid of a show that is brining in 4 million viewees every episode. Just makes NO since to me. I will trutly miss this show.
One of my favorite shows on TV and this really upsets me. There are no longer any good shows on TV, Amy as well cancel my Direct TV.
Cancelling Rizzoli and Isles is a big mistake! Cast and plots are great. If they are canceled our family will no longer watch your chanel for anything. Has Mr. Reilly suddenly dropped 50 or 60 points in his IQ?
I am so upset and shocked that Rizzoli and Isles is being cancelled. Regardless of what Reilly says, the show has NOT run its course and still has a lot of life left in it. BAD DECISION!!!
I am very disappointed this series is ending
I think it still has more life to it.
So, what it really boils do to, is that there really was no good reason to cancel the show other than one insecure man’s egomaniacal desire to prove he is the smartest kid in the class. I would give pretty good odds that Rizzoli and Isles will have had a longer tenure on TNT than Reilly will have there.
I love this show! I don’t think they have outlived anything there is more to their story. I didn’t like when you broke up the Captain and Mrs. Rizzoli they were a cute couple. Where’s Tommy and the baby. Why couldn’t he keep the baby you can tell men are in charge of this show. 2016 more men have custody of their children then in the past. This story had so many directions it could have gone like law and order. Sad!!! Guess it’s time to find a new station. I’m about to just watch videos.
This is one of the best shows in this genre ever!!! Cancellation is one of the dumbest moves TNT could make! More Rizzoli & Isles… NOT cancellation!
I love this show! I wish it would stay on many more years!
I love the show. Worst decision ever to cancel it.
I honestly don’t think anyone cares about the viewers anymore because if they did they would keep the shows on that we love and stop giving us all this reality nonsense that no one cares about! R & I is one of the best shows on TV right now and it is just a shame to be canceling it! I will miss it!
I’m very disappointed. I don’t think it’s time to end this show by any means. There is still so much potential for these characters. Why cancel a great show, that still has good ratings and a loyal fan base. I hope they reconsider when they see how much the fans want this show to stick around. If not, maybe A & E or another network will pick up the show. Fingers crossed.