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?
One of the best shows currently out there by far. Who in the right mind would cancel a show with such a huge following and continued potential? Listen to the fans and … RECONSIDER this ridiculous decision!
I will miss this drama sitcom, I been watching the show ever since the pilot to season 7! I have all the seasons on dvd, I’m a very big fan of Angie Harmon, Sasha Alexander, & Bruce McGill! All the other actors are great actors and actresses too! I’m pleading & begging the director & Janet Tamaro to do more seasons of this great drama show! Thank you if you reconsider & keep it going for 3 years more! Mr. Jim Greszczuk! Call or text if you want to @ 614-462-9229!
It figures all the good clean cut, exciting tv shows always gets the ax. Rizzoli and Isles is a great show.Come on people.
One of the best shows on TV. The friendships even come through on screen. Love all the actors. You’re breaking our hearts!
Nooooooooooo!!!! Why in the world would you cancel this excellent show!!!!
I’m heart broken one the best series left on TV has been cancelled. The chemistry between characters flows so well and that is indeed a rarity today. It looks like a spin off is in the making, which is great, but not Rizzoli & Isles.
No, I love this show ! I hate to see another great show cancelled.
Why are you cancelling this show. One of the best and the characters have such great chemistry. So much crap on and you take a good one off. TNT has lost a viewer.
No, not time. Still plenty of potential story lines.
They have a great following! No, I do not think it is time to pull the plug!! Stations just keep pulling good Adult shows, in favor of crappy reality shows, with lots of foul language and sex!! A shame, TV is turning into trash, and damn near porn!!!
This show has such potential, shame that it is being canceled. I believe it’s a much better show than Bones and a better story line, although I like that show also. Losing so many favorites this year.
I have waited for years to be able to afford cable TV just for Rizzoli &isles and the year I do its cancelled I am so disappointed
It’s a great show and shouldn’t be cancelled.
There is no way this show should end. This show, actors and actress are GREAT.
pLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t cancel.
I am furious over the shows cancelled I’ll lose Bones and Rizzoli and castle. I’m not sure about any others. Those are my top three, and now they are gone.W e don’t like the so called reality shows because there is nothing real about them. The shows or the people. It’s ridiculous, has anyone ever looked up the word “diva”? There isn’t one real diva there. Just a lot of trash. And other people agree. And don’t start the trash talk, I’m an older lady, and I have scruples,( another word for you to look up) Common decency is respectfull… Read more »