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?
Love this show. Great actors and storylines. Have been an avid fan of the show from day one. Too bad they don’t continue this wonderful series.
It’s a shame that you’re taking off such a great show. Bones is ending after their 12th season.
This new show that’s taking Rizzoli & Isles is blood and guts about serial killers…YUCK!
I’M going to miss both shows! I hope that there will be many re-runs of both shows!
No, I don’t think its time to cancel Rizzoli and Isles! We structure our Monday nights around R+I and Major Crimes. I think this is a total mistake. We are so disappointed!
No i really love the show this isn’t a good call.
My whole family loves this show….what is TNT going to replace it with? Some stup I’d “reality” trash? Super bummer……
I really enjoy Rizzoli and Isles. Some really bad decisions… must be an affiliate of NBC. 🙂
This is my favorite show. What a mistake to cancel this great show with a super cast. Big mistake! So many other so so shows on TNT.
I am really going to miss it. It is one show I truly love but I am glad they gave them time to end storylines for everyone.
They could still continue the series but have Frankie has the Rizzoli instead of Jane but I guess I’ll have to chock it up to yet another great show being cancelled
I agree with the previous comments that there are other shows that should be canceled like major crimes. Rizzoli and Isles is a great show and it should not end
I think this is a big mistake. We have been watching the show since its inception and this is one of our most favorite shows. It is always full of new pots and different action and is never boring. That is unlike a lot of shows that are on the neighbor now. I agree
I think it’s a mistake for them to cancel the show. They are so good together, a combination so rare these days. If any show should be cancelled, it should be Major Crimes that has a redundant cast.
I love this show and hate to see it end. Hopefully they will do a spin-off with the same 2 ladies working out of Quantico.
Bad decision.
I love this show and everyweek I’m waiting to see the next episode. I am hurt and disappointed that you all are cancelling this show, when there are shows still running that should be off the air, and this is a great show.