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?
To me Rizzoli & Isles could have gone on for years, just like Law & Order. I love this show and the characters. The show will be missed.
This is one of few shows that I do watch and look forward to. The entire crew will be missed each week. I will look forward to hopefully being able to see re-runs.
I am saddened that the show is cancelled. I looked forward to every episode. All the good shows are always cancelled and replaced with garbage.
I am a definite fan. It was one of the few decent shows airing on television.
BRING IT BACK!
I think …. finally a show I really really like and the powers that be take it off the air …. what the hell.
It is one of my favorite shows and I will miss it.
The portrayal of intelligent, competent, attractive women is refreshing. I applaud the writers, actors, and all involved in the show and wish it wasn’t ending.
No no no been watching forever read the books and love the show
I will really miss Rizzoli & Isles. I even read the books between seasons. I would love to see a spin off of Jane Rizzoli in Quantico camp.
I think it is a mistake to cancel a show with a good plot and great acting to air a show about a woman who steals and kills because she has emotional and.mental problems. What kind of message does that send to young people? I sincerely wish another network or even Netflix would pick up Rizzoli. TNT, you made a huge mistake.
It’s too bad that a show that has strong female characters has to be cancelled. Very few shows like this around. Look forward to the reruns.
Now what do I do for wonderful entertainment, slick writing and fantastic acting by super professionals? miss it even before it ends!
I hate that this show and Bones are being cancelled. The replacement shows ive seen advertised I do not like. Every show i really like is cancelled. Junk is left.
Love Rizzoli and Isles and the rest of the characters. This is a clean, funny mystery that even your kids can watch. TNT needs to rethink the fan choices.
WORST MISTAKE ANY NETWORK HAS EVER MADE. You put a great show on and then take it off. STUPID!!!
I HATE TO SEE RIZZOLI AND ISLES GO,ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHOWS.