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 think it is sad that good dramas like this one are being cancelled and ridiculous reality shows are now the “norm” for tv
I hate that one of my favorite shows has been cancelled. I will miss it terribly and I don’t think it was a good idea to cancel. Love the entire cast.
I hate when good shows get cancelled and then they start another show that is basically the same…with the idea they can “start again” with this show. But it is never as good.
I join the crowd. I always waited for this show to come back on and wished it was on longer each time. that leaves Major Crimes as the only reason I will watch TNT.
I do not understand why the network executives would think people who enjoy watching one of their popular tv shows that they pull while it’s still doing well, why those fans would ever watch another new show. What’s the point of getting hooked on a show by a trigger happy network willing to pull it at any moment? I have to say I may be done with watching tnt all together now.
This is my favorite show, and you cancel it!! I am NOT happy with this decision. Why do networks always cancel the best shows??
One of the best shows that is entertaining and not one of these stupid reality shows. I looked forward to this show each week. I am very disappointed and sad. Why is it that the good ones end? I hope whatever replaces it can come close to being well acted and interesting. The actors on this show had such a family feeling and truly award winning.
Are you kidding with all the dumb shows like naked and afraid on tv you are taking this show off. It’s all about money. When you can put on a show and have people signing up to do stupid stunts and pay them very little or not at all just to be on tv then that is what we deserve. That’s have more of it because we as a public support this stuff like the Sminsons.
Really upset that you were taking Rizzoli and Isles off the air when show I really look forward to every week the characters are fun and enjoyable you can connect with them please reconsider
Not to be critical of TNT but if a show still works why take it off the air. If one or more cast members what to move on or out, ask the others if a spin off makes sense. Try a spin off… you’re the network that losing viewers.
Dumb, stupid move on TNT’s part. Loved the show and characters. Really enjoyed the show. Why do they take the good ones off the air?
isnt there a way to continue the show still has it attention getter not ready to go away yet they will be missed are they all going to other shows and is there a way take small break come back please thankyou they was very good as a group they made that show with the closeness of the actors
I have three shows that I love, Rizzoli and Isles, NCIS and Major Crimes. I’m really sad that they have taken Rizzoli and Isles off. I don’t know why as it is a really good show and the stars are great.
Sorry to hear rizzoli and isles will end. Reconsider !!
I watch very little television on the three major networks and I love this show. Very very disappointed it’s been cut. It’s hard to find decent shows anymore that I let my grandchildren watch, although, Jane’s cussing has increased lately. Just don’t understand the need for that. It’s like people are uneducated and don’t know a word that fits the situation.