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 love this show. I’m done with TNT. Get a decent show and you want to “revamp”. I’ll watch till the end of their season and I’m done.
I am very sorry to learn of the cancelation of Rizzoli & Isles. This is not the first time, second time that I have not agreed with TNT’s decision to cancel one of it’s show’s. I seriously may choose to no longer start to watch TNT original series programming as it seems I start to like something & TNT pulls it.
I love this show and don’t want to see it end. It’s well done and the cast is tremendous.
I really love this show. I hate to see it go.
Boo hiss great show I am over 60 yrs old loved the show u better not cancel Major Crimes
No I don’t think it should be cancelled. This is a great mix of actors and character ‘s. Do not know if I will return to tnt because this was my favorite show of all time..I believe you are making a great big mistake. You don’t get rid of something that pays the bills. Goodbye TNT and TBS
Do not cancel Rizzoli and Isles. There are so few shows that I watch and like. Reconsider and keep it going.
There is so much junk on TV. This was a really really entertaining program and I for one am very sorry to see it end!
I think ending Rizzoli & Isles is awful. There are so few really good series on anymore and canceling this show is just wrong. This is one of the best shows on TNT. I’m so tired of stupid reality shows. This show has great stories, fantastic chemistry between the actors and it’s not violent. One of the best written shows on your channel. Why do you feel it’s run its course? It’s one of the very, very best shows on TV. How do we as consumers keep it going? I’ve seen all the comments & there are alot of people… Read more »
Please don’t cancel rizzoli and isles!
Please reconsider taking Rizzoli & Isles off the air. It’s a show that everyone in the family can sit down and laugh or cry together. No blood and guts no heavy profanity or sex. The cast all work very well together. This is a show that needs to be kept in the air. We do not need more reality shows
I can’t believe they are cancelling this show. I look forward to all new seasons of Rizzoli & Isles and will probably not watch anything else on TNT.
Sorry to see this happen. So few good shows left to watch. Another TV let down.
I am so hurt that they are cancelling Rizzoli and Isles. I have watched it from the beginning and looked forward to it. I hope they reconsider it or another channel pick it up.
I am extremely disappointed that Rizzoli & Isles is being cancelled. I too appreciate that it’s not all violence and shoot me ups. There is humor and intelligent analysis of crime situations. Why would you cancel a show that is loved by so many. Please reconsider and keep this program or find another network to keep it running.