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 is happening to TV. All good shows being canceled. Rizzoli & Isles is a great show why would this happen? And Public Morals also great. Very disappointed.
I am so sorry that TNT is cancelling Rizzoli & Isles, why are you doing this???
This by far is a VERY BIS MISTAKE! One of the reasons TNT just pisses me off. I watch this channel because of the good shows and then you take them off without even considering how good the ratings are. I mean I understand taking off Bones, which I think has “run its course” but Rizzoli and Isles has NOT “runt its course”. There is still a lot that you could do with the show. Probably going to boycott the channel and cancel all the DVR timers for other shows. Very upsetting and hope you reconsider this decision.
Razzoli and Isles is a great show. I love it! That show is the only reason I watch TNT!
I looked forward to summer time and the return of Rizzoli & Isles as the winter shows leave a lot to be desire I and have always enjoyed the show. It was fun, interesting and the chemistry between the show characters was awesome. I do hope the TNT chief Kevin Reilly reconsiders his cancellation choice! He might have guessed wrong.
I believe Rizzoli and Isles has more stories to tell. Why did Tommy have to lose his child, today you see more single fathers. Rizzoli was seeing her old partner and it was never explained. Why couldn’t they have a healthy relationship outside of their friendship. It’s so many directions you could’ve taken this show without taking it off tv.
I believe Rizzoli & Isles has gotten better with each show. I have watch it from the beginning and some shows seem to decline but this show gets better and better. I think it is a big mistake to cancel.
I’m really upset that you decided to pull the plug on Rizzoli &Isles. It is a great show and I was always waiting for the next episode. I know you are not going to change your minds. But I’m just upset. Thanks for listening.
Please reconsider taking this show off. It is one of your best. I love the actors & the story lines & will be missed by many viewers. I love the show.
We love the relationships with the characters. And it is my favorite show. I too wish you would reconsider, there is not much to watch on TNT anymore that has good storylines and believable characters.
I am super sad to see this excellent show go. It’s like The Closer all over again in leaving. It’s hard to find shows like these. I could always rely on tnt. So just leave Major Crimes alone please. I won’t have anything left to watch on your network. Wish you’d reconsider
Noooooooo!!! Love this show and its one of the few with strong female lead characters…this really bums me out!!
I don’t want Rizzoli and Isles cancelled. I love the show and was looking forward to new romances for both Jane and Maura
NO THIS IS NOT A GOOD IDEA WE WANT MORE
It’s a shame they are cancelling the show. I always looked forward to watching it. It was funny, entertaining, had mystery and the cast was phenomenal. It was the only show I watched on TNT. Very sad to see it go.