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?
When will the madness end? The handful of truly entertaining, well-written, well-acted shows that appear each decade always seem to get the axe. Someone re-consider this decision, please?
Bad move!!! this is one of the best shows ever! the actors and actresses are wonderful and great story lines. it leaves you wanting more. Please stop cancelling the good shows. please reconsider.. I love these people.
Good grief! Given most of the garbage on cable, it has been very refreshing to watch a show that is well written, well acted and with characters that have depth and are not as shallow as in most cable shows. I can give you a list of any number of shows that should be canceled before Rizzoli and Isles. Please reconsider.
Is really stupid the show got canceled One of my favs, love all the castWill miss them so much Thank you guys for a very good show
Cancel Rizzoli and Isles?!?! What are you guys stupid?! This has been since the pilot episode, my wife and my favorite favorite favorite of all shows. It’s clean, it’s funny, it’s drama, and sometimes romantic. It’s got everything. And then they put on a terrible series Animal Kingdom. Do not cancel this show. I repeat, do not cancel this show. Yeah sure, there will be reruns. But we’ve watched all those already that have been shown on Saturdays, at least twice. Do not cancel Rizzoli and Isles!!!
I can’t believe you are going to cancel this show with three of the most popular and talented actresses that carry a great story line. The writers should have been replaced in the second season. Talk about destroying the momentum and drama from the first season. They tried to turn the series from a drama/crime show to a drama/comedy. Angie Harmon was right when she said at the end of the fifth season that ” We need to get back to drama and suspense that we had in the first season. We need another serial killer that is stalking Jane… Read more »
Not a smart move. R and I is good entertainment and will be missed. Will scroll by TNT from now on.
Do not cancel a great show!!! If you want to cancel shows, then cancel stupid reality crap!!!! This family lovessel Rizzoli and Isles!!!
It is one of my favorite shows. Very few TV shows are easy to watch, funny and has a good sense of family. But you put an extremely violent, drug related, sexual and deviant shows – Animal Kingdom and the cartel one on TV in a world where this is the last thing our country needs to continue to show how to deteriorate our values, kindness, decency and to demean women even more. You people in charge are not in tune with the people and are part of the apathy and denigration of our nation and youth!
I am not a believer in what the staff is doing. It is a good ‘Clean’ show. One i would let my children watch. In their quest for ratings they are doing all the wrong things. Guess i will part ways with this network.
Oh good grief!!! Why are you cancelled a great show with WOMEN IN THE LEADING ROLES???? How stupid can you be? Is this some sexist, misogonist thing at your Network? I am furious!!!
Can’t believe you are cancelling such a good show and leaving major crimes on.
How about listening to fans.
Hey I like Major Crimes. I also like Rizzoli and Isles.
TV stations survive because of the viewers. Rizzoli and Isles is one of the best programs on TV and the “powers that be” are making a huge mistake cancelling this show. Your viewers WANT THIS SHOW TO CONTINUE. TNT is successful because of us, the viewers so keep this show on the air. YOU OWE IT TO US…..
will really miss this series, it’s one of my favorites. guess i’ll just watch reruns.
Very up-set that this has been Canceled. One of my favorite shows. Have no interest is these new shows!!!