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?
Why? Why dump a great show? What are you going to replace it with? Another stupid zombie show, or lame, so called comedy,my hat isn’t funny?
No don’t think it’s time to end. Once of the few shows that clever, funny, and not super violent despite the subject matter.
Its a wonderful show. Perhaps the better thing TNT should think about is “cancelling” the guy that “cancelled” Rizzolli & Isles
I have watched Rizzoli & Isles from the start and am NOT ready to have it end. It is my favorite summertime series. I am very sad that it will no longer be available to watch. It has mystery, comedy, and drama without foul language, nudity and sex. I appreciate finding a good program that I can watch with kids. That is hard to find these days!
Please please don’t remove Rozzoli and Isles. It is such a good show. Monday nights just won’t be the same! Please bring it back.
I have been a fan of the show since it first came on I was very upset that it was going to end. I don’t understand what the producers of these shows as well as the station executives think about when they are going to decide to cancel a show. Especially when it’s doing so well.
Was here from the first show and will be there to the last. Sorry to see it end , one of my favorite shows which are very few with the shows on tv now.
Very poor reasoning to END a popular show
I do not want to see this show canceled! It is the best show on television! It is my favorite! Everything about it is great! When their are so many shows not worth watching why take such a great great show off the air?
Rizzoli & Isles is a really good show. Sad to see it end. I love all of the characters. Every time I really like a show it gets cancelled. I’m officially done with T.V. It’s just not worth it.
This is absurd. It’s a great show and they’ll probably replace it with trash…
It’s really sad that the show is ending. It has been one of my favs since it started. Maybe a kick off with some of the same stars. I will miss this show. One of the best. Shame on you TNT!!!!
Canceling the show is a stupid decision. Why do they always cancel the good ones? Makes me lose my faith In TNT programming.
I’m very sad that Rizzoli & Isles is going off of the air, it is one of my favorite shows!
Probably doesn’t matter what my comments are, since cancellation is a final decision. But, I will put my two cents in to say, Rizzoli and Isles has been a very enjoyable show in its entirety, from the storylines and cohesiveness of the actors. I looked forward to the weekly airings. Sad that too many good shows, such as Rizzoli and Isles tend to “run its course”, in lieu of yet another mind numbing reality show! Too bad…So sad!
Totally agree! So little good stuff on these days, why cancel one?
My thoughts EXACTLY!!!
I cannot believe they are canceling Rizzoli and Isles. One of my favorite shows. Makes no sense to cancel a show w good ratings.. Bad move unless they just want to lose viewers.