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?
Cant believe this show is being cancelled! It has been a favorite of mine since it first was aired. Each episode this season so far has been so good. The written script between Rizzoli and Isles is one of the best depiction of friendship on any network. I feel it is a “Major Crime” to loose this show. Hate that the decision was made to cancel a GREAT show!
Can’t understand why this show is being cancelled. It is one my favorites, and I think it should continue, as long as there are no contract problems. To end just because you think it has run it’s course is not a good reason. Many of us look forward to watching each new episode, as well as the older seasons in syndication. Keep it going, please.
Show should not be canceled. Bones & NCIS have been on over 200+ episodes. Lots of time left and directions for this show.
Why would you take off one of the two best shows. The other one is Major crimes . If that goes so will I .You are taking away a great show that a family can watch.
I love this show and I do not believe that it should end. There is so much more that can be done with it. It would be nice if another network could pick it up. Very sad! This last season has been the best. MORE MORE MORE please
I wish they would reconsider and let the show remain. Other than Ice Road Truckers it is the only show i stay up to watch. The characters are terrific and the stories keep it interesting. It seems that ‘comedies’? which are not funny seem to fare better and run too long. Too many trashy shows on today. The decent ones seem to disappear. I do hope they change their minds. I too will probably buy the dvds to rewatch.
Noooooo!!!! I LUV THAT SERUES!!!!
I am so sorry that they are cancelling Rizzoli and aisles. It is such a good show. I really wish they would reconsider.
I’m sorry to hear of the series cancellation. I truly enjoyed the show. I hope Tess keeps writing so I will still have her books. I started with them and was very excited to see the series. Sorry to see it end.
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I love this show.! I am so sorry to see it ending!
I was so disappointed to hear Rizzoli & Isles is not coming back after the 7th season. This is one of my favorite shows and I am so sad to see it go. If the Walking Dead can continue, this show should do the same. I guess I will need to buy the series so I can watch it over many times. I sure wished the decision would be reversed I know I am among many dedicated fans. I don’t understand why they always cancel the great shows 🙁
I throughly enjoy Rizzoli and Isles and I hate to see it go. Fortunately I own the.series
But I am not happy with the.cancellation . They always cancel the good shows. Also yhe new story.lines with Franky and the Scots guy is fun
Hope Someone picks them up. Come on CBS NBC or ABC
Get back in the game.
My favorite show on TV…. Great cast and story lines. Hope another station can pick up the show.
I hate to think that a popular show like Rizzoli and Isles is being dumped to put more “edgy” (equals smuttier, to me) shows on. TV doesn’t need another soap opera of sorts. This is an interesting show with great cast interaction .
I love this show, always good story lines, and I love all the characters that make up the show. DO NOT CANCEL!