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 don’t think it’s ever going to be time to end this series… big mistake to cancel it.
Not Happy about “Kevin’s” decision. It is a great show. I do not think I have ever seen Angie and Sasha in any better roles. And that does include NCIS and Law & Order. I love all of the cast and hate to see it end.
I love this show, I’m really going to miss it
Not happy at all!
No, I do not think the series should end. It was an outstanding series and I will truly miss it. It truly had class, something that many shows don’t have now days. It was also a show that my grandchildren could see, something else that is hard to find these days.
I am not happy at all……..very little quality programming left. Rizzoli and Isles top notch.
I love this series and looked forward to every episode and am very disappointed as well. It provided both drama and some comedy and felt more like real life situations. It is so sad to see series that pull you in and keep you there and then just dump you. I sure hope you don’t kill off the good guys.
I personally love Rizzoli and Isles currently starting at seventh and final season very disappointed with TNT decision to end the show. Seemingly 4 million viewers would be legitimate to keep the show for a seventh complete season and then re-evaluate. Introduce new actors with the existing beloved actors and actresses. It’s one of the few TV series that is morally decent unlike other TV programs. I vote for a full 7th season!!!! I asked TNT to reconsider their decision to cancel this program. Thank you, a Rizzoli and Isles fan!
R&I is one of my most favorite shows. I look forward to each season. I am terribly disappointed in the decision to cancel the show. If you share my feelings please send a response! Hoping if enough disappointed fans speak out TNT will reconsider its decision.
I too am sad that this is the final season of Rizzoli and Isles, it is a really good show….I record all my shows so I do not have to see the commercials unless I want to and no one asked me about the show going off or checked to see if I watched it…I love the show and could not wait for it to come on this summer. There are not too many good clean shows out there. I also love the strong female rolls. Truly sad to see it go.
I am heartbroken Rizzoli and Isles is cancelled, one of the better forensic detective series. Ratings suck and are so inaccurate! probably 60% of viewers record series. I am one that records all favorite shows. I’m going to miss the dynamic chemistry of these delightful characters/cast. One very sad viewer you are taking a great series away.
I am very sad that dizzily and isles is ending love the characters am going to miss it
I think instead of cancelling the show TNT should get a new CEO, Hasn’t he ever heard of if it aint broke don’t fix it.
You are making such a big big mistake. Why would you cancel a show that is so popular. I am such a fan and feel very sad . After this season is over, I am done watching the TNT station. Everyone else should do the same.
it is one of the only real good shows on tv,why cancel when there is lots of others that should be cancelled,