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’m very disappointed this show is being cancelled. I’m an avid prime time TV watcher, and this show is one of the best! I really respected this show (writers an actors) especially when they did such a respectful job of the “Frost” tragedy. They even continued to allude to him in other episodes, which gave you the sense of continuity. It’s sad the good shows are being cancelled. Bad decision to cancel it now.
Please rethink this some of us truly hate reality TV and want to enjoy real actors. Quality TV is getting harder to find. This is one of the few shows we enjoy. Really to the powers that be, please rethink this cancellation.
I can only imagine the fun had by the writing staff during the production of this show. The ad-lib, stream of consiousness laugh out loud, genuine train of thought is syntastically unique! The character studies are outstanding. I will be sadly missing my characters but I will be looking for all of them in rebroadcast and on demand
These have been the best performances I’ve seen so far by Angie Harmon, Sasha Alexander and Don McGill ever!
Don’t cancel! Enjoy the program and characters.
I’m so sad that this excellent show is being cancelled. I’m sure that one more reality show will be put in it’s place and it’s a shame. Maybe I’m the only person that has a hard time finding worthwhile shows to watch.
Please don’t cancel! This has been my favorite show since the beginning. Wonderful chemistry with all the actors. Fun and relevant story lines. It’s a shame it won’t be around anymore.
Don’t cancel. Best show. There is plenty more u could do
Your crazy
I think you have a screw loose. This one of the best shows you have ever had and I think you are making a big mistake, it’s the easiest way to lose your following.
Please don’t cancel
I love this show I feel it could go on till it dos need to be canceled i love this show I own each season dvd so please reconsider cancellation of this show
So sorry to we this show come to an end. Probably the best TV cop show ever.funny and serious at the same time. Think they should rethink cancelling the show.
I think they where one of the best cop show ever nada. You the cop part and the comedy
Can’t believe you’re canceling Rizzoli and Isles. My favorite program. No trash no obscenities no sexual orgies. How can Reilly see this as a god thing? If I see another trashy reality show with no redeeming qualities I’ll scream! It’s no wonder our country (God bless it –I love it) is going to hell in a hand basket. And look at the morals and values of our kids who are allowed to watch trash. Give us more uplifting programs with values like Rizzoli and Isles! Or even better give us Rizzoli and isles. What a dumb and excruciatingly sad move.
I’m devastated they’re taking yet another popular programne off, I believe it could have gone on longer Distusted!