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 Dow, the best on tv. This series should not have been ended. It had a good following and was one of the smartest shows on tv. It had not fun it’s course. It was funny and the character interaction was one of the best. Nome on fans. Let’s bring this back!
This was one of our favorite shows…that and Royal Pains. It hadn’t run its course. It could go on and on. This is so disappointing. A great cast…the only part we didn’t like was Frankie’s engagement. Separately they’re fine but there was zero chemistry. But it doesn’t matter at this point, does it? The friendship between the two ladies was an inspiration.
I’m so very disappointed that my family’s favorite show has been cancelled. We look forward to it every week. The chemistry between cast members is unsurpassed. I don’t understand why a show that’s so popular would be cancelled & mindless junk is kept on. Please find a way to at least have a yearly reunion.
I am so upset this is,ending I looked forward to this,show I wish there was,something we all cud do to make yous keep this show on
I love this series because of the actors. They made a great team – at least they made it appear as if they were a team. I’ll look forward to their next jobs. Would love to see “Jane” and “Maura” in a good suspenseful movie!
My husband and I love the show and extremely sad it is ending, it’s been a great run and very disappointing that TNT is heading in a different direction. We totally agree with comments below.
I love rizzoli and idles and are really bummed that it is ending.
My husband and I are SO disappointed that Rizzoli and Isles has been cancelled!!! It’s a VERY GOOD show, and why doesn’t the “boss man” take the feelings of all us fans under consideration?? The ratings have been good, so why get rid of a good thing???? We are very disappointed in the changes that have been made by TNT has made!!! KEEP THE GOOD SHOWS AND FORGET THE CRAP!!! We DO NOT NEED ANY MORE reality crap!!! You are really taking risks ~ because you are going to end up loosing a lot of viewers with taking away our… Read more »
I an disappointed in TNT. The have LOVED show going and cancel to keep some very less appealing shows. Why do away with the good and keep the junk? Not a good move! Ditto to every thing posted below!!!!
No, there are so many books by Tess Garritsen that would make great episodes and the characters each have stories of their own to offer. We are extremely disappointed with many of the changes TNT has made over the past year.
I agree with most comments made with respect to cancelling this show. Being Italian, I can relate to Lorraine Bracco and the interaction of her T.V. children. It was such a great show..always looking forward to the next episode. If, as you stated the show had fantastic viewing, why on earth would you cancel this show?? Agree, all we need is another ridiculous reality show. Just thinking about it gives me a headache. The show consisted of so many interactions between the characters, friendship, family, trials and sadness. PLEASE, PLEASE RECONSIDER. A SPIN OFF WOULD BE WELCOME. I will miss… Read more »
What a great show!!! 7 years not enough…WoW, hey NCIS people,why don’t executives get it. What a mistake….out
Why can’t the executives keep this show!! They have replaced it with shows that promote violence and depravity. Why!!!
This is/was one of my very favorite shows! There will never be a group of characters that played so well off one and other ever again. All I can say is I will miss this show very much and wish it wasn’t being cancelled!! I wish all the actors a beautiful future!!
With so few good shows on TV, cancelling one of the good ones seems counter productive. Too much “reality” programming makes me nuts and don’t get me started on cooking shows.