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?
My whole family loves this show!!!! Angie and Sasha are two strong intelligent women. The other women are, too. Lorraine is a great role model of a Mom. The male actors all have heart AND soul! I think you are taking off a really good show and leaving us with crap TV. I watch so little of it now because I don’t watch reality. It’s smut!
Too much nonsense on TV .. this show is funny and good>. we have lost alot this year..Rizzoli and Isles is such a great show>> will be sad to lose this one along with some other shows.. Its beginning to look like not much on tv to watch. im ready to give up on tv all together.. Executives keep taking the good shows off..
The comments by the exec are ludicrous. There are many many MANY shows that have made it past 100 episodes, and quite a few being from TNT or having been acquired by TNT from other networks. Rizzoli and Isles has been one of my favorite shows since their premier and I cannot believe TNT is so complacent to end the series especially when fans adore the show. I, for one fan, am furious and devastated to see the series end. Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander make an incredible duo and the chemistry between them is unmatched. Not to mention the… Read more »
I think ending Rizzoli and Isles was not the thing to do. This is a great show. I am not a big fan of a lot of shows on TV, but this one was special. When I found out that the show was ending, I almost didn’t watch the last mini season. I was so angry.
No I don’t think that you should have canceled the show. Everybody I know watches the show and most say it’s the only reason they put your station. I am talking about people like me in there 60’s my children and their friends and teens of some. We used to watch the Closer but not anymore watching Major Crimes is like paint drying so you’re going to have to get something as great as those to get anybody who watched them to turn on your station again! !!
Rizzoli & Isles is a great show with very talented actors. They all have great chemistry and are like one big happy family. Cancel some reality TV. This show will be missed.
Rizzoli and aisles is one of the better shows. cancel some of that other junk you have on tv like big brother and all that other nonsense
We really like this show and there are so few on worth watching, we are really sad about it being cancelled and wish the powers that be would reconsider
I’ve never made a comment on a show cancelling, but with all the crap on TV today – I had to say something. I understand wanting to go out on top, but at least let the show lose some viewers before cancelling. If the actors are game on continuing, why would you want to lose us! Cause you have definitely lost me at the end of this one.
I agree Julie, when R&I goes off of TNT I will not watch the station any longer. I am still hoping another station will pick it up.
I totally agree…. I’m really going to miss this show…. great cast & wonderful stories.
Unless actors want to quit this wrong still a good show never miss it
My Husband And I Hate seeing Rizzoli & I ales to be canceled. So so much more that can happen with the show. We prefer this show to many others that are on TV that should not be on tv. NCANCEL THE SHOW TNT…NOW!
Absolutely love the show, very sorry to see it go. One of only three shows I watch (or record)each week . Now I will be down to 2 hours of television a week, soon, no point at all. Just disappointed to see good quality programming cancelled.
No no no!! I think it’s a TERRIBLE decision to cancel this great show!! I love it and the actors and the writing! TNT doesn’t have many decent shows, except for Major Crimes!! I am very unhappy with this decision!!
What a mistake!!!! It’s the only show on this network worth watching. Say goodbye to this channel.