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?
Your decision sucks. That is just about one of the best shows on. TNT will not be on watched by us any longer. Whoever made that stupid decision is a total idiot.
I don’t think it has run it’s course – you could take this show very far by expanding the lesser characters. Not even close to the end. At least there are books to read now.
This show is awesome and it hasn’t even begun to run its course. That’s a sad excuse.
It’s difficult to find a family show. Rozzoli & Isles is one of the few shows that can be viewed without having to hear sexual comments and inappropriate dress. When my granddaughter found out the show was being cancelled she said, “How am I going to learn about science.” I think this was a BIG mistake on the part of TNT. I’m not sure I will watch this station when this show is over.
It’s just plain stupid to cancel a popular, well-viewed show. Want to re-vamp? Do it with duds. Your station will be off my radar.
We love watching Rizzoli and Isles and can’t believe it is ending. We sure hate to see it go.
I love this show…keep it!
I love this show. I hate to see it end.. What’s the big deal with original programing. Not all of netflixes original shows are any good. I can’t believe it’s been 7 seasons. I think it would of been better if was cancelled when frost died. But it was handled wonderfully. Sad to see it go but seems like every show I like gets canceled. Usually much earlier. But stupid shows continue on and on.
I think it’s a great show an should continue
I love the show and cannot believe that it is being cancelled. I don’t know what makes them think it has run its course. There are several open story lines. This stinks
I am very disappointed to hear this. It’s one of the few shows that my 15 year old stepson and I both enjoy and watch together. Hard to understand why a show that is at the top of their game with so many views would be cancelled. I too hope that it gets picked up by another network.
Seems like all the good shows are being cancelled. I love Rizzoli and Isles and hate the idea that it won be on any longer. Hopefully one of the major channels will be smart enough to pick it up.
Love Rizzoli and Isles.I am very tired of seeing good shows get cancelled and more reality shows put on. I think it’s a stupid move.
We are so very sad that Rizzoli & Isles is going to be candled. our family looks forward in watching this program. Its clean, its funny and heart touching, right a long with suspense and action. I wish you would think it over and keep it on.
I really don’t understand why you would cancel a show as good as this one. It is one of the best shows that TNT has on for years.