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 am upset that this show is cancelled. I would prefer that it lasted another 2 or more seasons.
This is a great show. There a far more worse shows that should be cancelled. I wish that this decision would be reconsidered. Jan Campbell
It’s a shame that such a good cast and script are going away. Bummer.
I think TV execs make decisions based on some weird personal criteria that isn’t based at all on what viewers want or even on reality. Why cancel a show that has done exceptionally well among a demographic that spends the greatest portion of the household budget? Ohhh, right, we need more male-centric shoot-em-ups, right? Get a clue, TNT!
This has been a horrible year. It seems everything is being cancelled for new shows but there’s a limit. I’m only one person but turning off the t.v. seems to be a great idea nowadays.
I am broken hearted to see this program go. They canceled the only good, decent, fun programs like this, Bones, Castle, all at the same time. And replaced them with nudity and trash. I loved Sasha on NCIS and they killed her off. Now this. So sad! Please don’t cancel Rizzoli and Isles!
What a bummer this was one of my fav shows
Oh wow, I’m really going to miss this show. One that was great for the family to watch. Presented good family morals. Been a fan of Angie Harmon from when she was on Law and order and the the murder club. I really believe there must be something else for cutting this show out.
I really like this show and hate to see it go. This is a good clean show. Too much trash on TV, why take off the good shows!
I found the show on Hulu and loved. I have been binge watching it. I don’t have cable. It will be hard having to wait for season 7 to hit Hulu.. Angie and Sahsa are good together. I remember Sasha on NCSI and didn’t like it when they killed her off. But now, I see her on this show she is great. There are not enough good show like this one on TV. Wish it wouldn’t end.
I wish someone would cancel Kevin!! I love this show and so sad to see this go.
Maybe a chance they will work a follow up as to how their lives happily continued after series goes off.
I love this show. Definitely don’t think it’s had its run but will watch reruns if offered. Sorry to see it go. Seems the good ones always leave. Never a segment that disappointed.
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From what I am seeing TNT/TBS doing with programming, I will rarely be watching as Major Crimes and Rizzoli & Isles are fabulous!!! The previews of the news shows don’t interest me at all!! These shows made the station(s) truly competitive with the big 3 networks. Sad to see it fall apart!
One a of best on TV. This guy riding high on his own celebrity. I always thought TNT was run by different better people. My bad.
Looking for my shows elsewhere.