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?
Ridiculous! There’s so much ‘junk’ on television and they cancel this??
Another great show cancelled. What’s wrong with these people???? It all comes down to money – How can we make more & have a BMW with everything, a house worth $880 million (and houses in the top hot spots), designer clothes (even for the kids), first-class travel anywhere, help out with their favorite charity, endless media coverage, be rude & nasty to others etc???? Answer is – Cancel the great shows that is very popular, that everybody loves & put on stupid, juneville shows. Sasha Alexander just won a People’s Choice Awards, for pete’s sake. Like everyone else who commented,… Read more »
That sucks, R&I was a great show, maybe another network will pick it up. It seemed to work for the show Unforgettable.
Stupid decision. It was one of the few reasons I bothered with TNT. Now I won’t!
Please No!!! Don’t Cancel!!! This is my favorite show on TV!!! And the Best Show on Cable!!!
Please No!!! Don’t cancel!! This is my favorite show on TV!!! And the Best Show on Cable!!
Ok, I have officially had it. Your taking away Legends. I enjoy that show. But I love Rizzoli and Isle. I think I will gind another station to watch. Only thing left is basketball for me. This stinks. There are a bunch of other crappie shows I can think of. If you let the librarians go. I will never turn to tnt or tbs. There would be no reason to have cable. Again this stinks.
Too many good shows have been canceled on TNT! This was my favorite. Time to block this channel!! Rizzoli and Isles should be picked up by another channel! TNT is a loser!!!
I love this show and it should be on until the 10th season. There are so many storylines that haven’t been touched or resolved. Rizzoli and Isles are getting good ratings and you decide to cancel it based on good ratings.
You people have lost your minds, cancel the show because it’s on top, yeah, good idea, the hell with the fan base, the hell with the cast and how they may feel about it.
Let’s just pull the plug and call it a success, TNT is run by a bunch of freaking scumbags.
You people have NO IDEA what you’ve done…..go to hell!
This appears to be another shortsighted decision by TNT bosses. This is one of the best cable shows with a great cast and interesting story lines. I hope common sense will prevail and the show will return for an 8th season and beyond.
Seriously? You are cancelling a show with around 4 million viewers? WHY? You drop a show that has great ratings, has a strong fan base and is one of the best cop dramas on tv, and for what? the risk of a new show, which may or may not get the same ratings. No one in their right mind cancels a show that is doing so well. There are so many more possible storylines and you already have the viewers. This is such a huge mistake and one which I feel you will only regret.
Why, why, why???? I see stupid shows like Supergirl renewed…really? Reality shows up the rear. I’m so over reality shows. And if I see one more Kardashian ad or interview I will barf. But Rizzoli and Isles is a clever show with great characters, great dialog, etc. why do all the good shows end??
No!!! Love the show
Of course they cancel the best show on TNT….I suppose Major Crimes will be the next to go…..Hopefully another network will pick up this show!!!