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 understand about going out on top, but myself and alot of fans I know feel you could have gotten at least 2 more full seasons out of it. This show is staying so popular, so why pull the plug now. TE5VK
I don’t know why all the good shows are being cancelled and all these crummy shows about gross things are replacing them. Don’t get me wrong I am a die hard Supernatural fan but all the shows don’t have to be like it but more extreme! Please rethink canceling the good shows!
so sad such a great show. who makes these decisions. please step up and say you have changed your mind
Why mess with a show had has had extreme success. Replace the writers instead, as they are the reason why the show started to decline.
I am so sad that it is ending. If the ratings are still good, why take it away?
There are trash on TV and now you want to cancel a really good show! Unbelievable you are heartless.
Why would you cancel Rizzoli and Isles, a great entertaining show, and keep Major Crimes, a major snoozeathon??? I fall asleep thru every episode ! This seems like a Major mistake by TNT executives.
I don’t watch many shows and I watch for rizzolli and isles to come on. I don’t understand why a network who has a show as good as this would cancel it. Doesn’t sound like good business to me. In my opinion best show on tv right now.
When you have a winner why would you cancel this program. It is a fun and entertaining show, It is a shame because I really looked forward to seeing it on Monday nights. It is something to look forward to in the summer. Very bad move on TNT’s part.
I truly love Rizzoli and Isles, it is oneofmy favorite shows. With all the garbage on tv these days, why cancel yet another show worth watching!?!
I always enjoy the storylines and the banter. I agree that there are other shows the are in need of cancelling
Cancel something else and keep Rizzoli and Isles on. Why not cancel Grimm, it is a stupid show.
No way‼️ A very entertaining series, it has NOT time yet to cancel this show.
I and my family are so sad to see you taking another show off worth watching. There are so many reality shows and idiot shows on that could easily be let go, the good ones need to stay. And as far as not many making it past 100 episodes, that is just the silliest thing I have ever heard. NCIS has been on for decades and there are those of us that have stuck with them through all kinds of issues. Rizzoli and Isles, could have held in for at least that long, given a chance. Since half on the… Read more »
This show has been a favorite of mine since the beginning. There are only a handful of shows that I do watch. Most of what they call “entertainment” today is pure garbage. Guess I’ll be reading a lot more. TNT has lost another viewer.