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?
Rizzoli & Isles is a great tv show and should be left to play out it’s popularity. Also the show Agent X should of be able to continue as well.
Too early. There are many character plots that can be interesting.
I hate that it is ending one of a very short list of shows on tv that are worth seeing. I guess I won’t have anything to watch on TNT. Too bad. Very bad decision.
I’m not ready for rizzoli and isles to be over. It may have run its course for you but not for the fans.I love this show. It’s the only one I watch on tnt.This decision makes me very sad.
No, bad decision! One of the few shows I look forward to watching
I agree with sue. As an older woman (who finds it hard to find enjoyable programming) I will miss the cast and story lines. I can only hope that it will be replaced by another series as enjoyable.
If the ending of the show is the idea of the actors ok. But I don’t think it is. Some one should try to keep the show on fore another season atleast. The show has drama and comedy and we as viewers need that. Perhaps we can watch the show on audiance someday and without commercials.
No I wish you would not cancel the show it has one of the best drama cop and funny with a lot of feeling I have enjoyed in forever. I’m very disapointed that there will be no more shows to look forward to. It’s just sad! Very bad choise tnt.
No rizzoli & isles should not be cancelled , 1 of the best shows on tv forget cable, bad mistake tnt
I hate that my show is being cancelled….I have watched since the beginning and have 7 years on my DVR. It has everything drama, comedy and action. It had so much farther to go, your faithful watchers cared about all of the characters and each of them had so many storylines that could have been followed. Guess I’ll be switching to other channels….from a Nielsen Family.
Great show!!! Very disappointed the series has been cancelled.
It sucks, there aren’t a lot of women lead shows. It’s an awesome show that works. I guess it’s just another example of men leading the industry and woman take a back seat. TNT, you suck!!!
There are so many more things that could have been fleshed out. This season feels rushed. Major Crimes has run its course. Not R&I.
Really bad move on TNTs part. This was one of the best TV dramas and I will really miss it. Please reconsider cancelling this great show.
Favorite show! So disappointed it’s being cancelled.