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?
This is my favorite show. The writers were on no story alike. This show was different from all other it was the best
Renew this show please! Don’t take it away!
I think it is a bad mistake, it’s a great show and one I the reason I watch tnt. If it has good ratings and is doing well why would you take it off. I don’t think it’s run it course and can have many more years of good shows
I think this is a terrible desicion on the part of the network! This show is very popular! All the good shows people like to watch are being canceled which is ridiculous. I look forward to Monday nights to watch my two favorite shows! Rizzoli and Isles and Major Crimes! Please do not cancel this show. I know ratings will not be as high as they are now after this show is cancelled! Keep the show please. Keep this show look at the feedback your getting from the fans! We want this show to continue! I loved this show from… Read more »
I am so angry that yall r taking away one of the best shows on tv it totally sucks why would u even do it one of the best shows on tv leaving not much else to watch its really sad that its over
Darn shame. Excellent series!
why is that the people in charge of programing never listen to what the people want to watch. they always seem to cancel highly rated good shows, then keep low rated realaty shows on that no one wants to see. its time to let the viewers decide what they want to see
This is not worthy of a comment. Great show and cast stupid network.
I love rizzoli and isles even have a time sent on my phone so I won’t miss it. Canceling the show seems harsh when there’s not many shows worth watching on TV anymore. So hopefully you will reconsider your decision, you can make it go beyond what you’ve explored and still have a great show.
I think it’s a bad decision, honestly. TNT has a habit of getting rid of good shows ( body of proof) and new ones that people didn’t even get a chance to check out because so many new trial shows are put on at the sane time! You don’t give anyone a chance to check them out before you just dismiss them ( king and maxwell). So many people I know were saying ” I didn’t even get to see it!” So frustrating! One more thing, please pick up ” the wilding” that USA dumped after only 1 episode! Great… Read more »
AGREED!!!
I am SO tired of one horrid, violent, meaningless new shows coming out. What the hell has happened to us? Are we that far gone that only violence and disgusting acts are what is considered good television? The new characters are all sociopaths with violence for violence sake with NO redeeming factors at all! Too bad Sasha couldn’t go back to NCIS!
Why, why would you cancel a show like this when it’s so popular!!! What’s wrong with your executives. It’s one of THE best shows on your channel. Then you go and add the violent show Animal Kingdom. So disgusted. There must be something that can be done to save this show or doesn’t anyone at the network even care!!!
Very sad to see this happen. We love the show. My feeling is this is a very bad decision being made. Can you tell us what shows will be offered that can take its place. My feeling is you can’t.
I personally do not watch a lot of tv. But Rizzoli & Isles is one the series that I really enjoy. It really is a big disappointment that this is going to be canceled. Isn’t there anything that can be done to stop this?
Love the program very sad to see it go. It seems like every show I like gets cancelled. I agree with the other retired lady kathy