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?
Explanation not acceptable! This is.a fabulous series.
I am so disappointed that The shows being cancelled and that tonight is the last show. I feel that this is a terrible decision on the networks part!!!
Bring it back. What is the matter with everybody? Don’t you know we live thus show. Law and Order is still running. Why not Rivoli and Isles?
Rizzoli and Isles has been my favorite show since the 1st episode. Great cast of characters and they play very well together. I really will miss this show. TNT will regret this decision in the long run. I would like to see a spin off such as something with Angie Harmon and her new career with the FBI.
Angie Harmon on NCIS with her brother would be wonderful.
Hell no, it shouldn’t end. Now TNT is putting trash in its’ place. Goodbye TNT!!!
I hate that you are taking RIZZOLI &ISLES off. YOU ARE WAY OFF BASE.
The show should never have been cancelled. TNT will be sorry. That was a great mix of actors and hard to replace. I guess I’ll have to watch the DVDs.
I am so sorry that Rizzoli and Isles will be ending its run. It’s one of the best shows. I love the characters and their interaction. I also favor the fact that there is not a lot of violence nor foul language. Please reconsider but in any case please don’t replace it with shows that are outrageous or off color or foul. There aren’t too many shows on TNT or TBS that we care to watch anymore.
Noooooooo
Cant trust this tv channel any more. Invested too many times interest in shows only to see them cancelled, getting off this roller coaster – I am not going to watch this channel any more.
I will now stop watching TNT because he is taking off the best show on the station. The rating are great, and everyone loves the show. Ridiculous reasoning. Big mistake ..
Another horrible decision by TNT/TBS management. Very disappointing. Great show, great story lines, super chemistry, and outstanding cast with great mix of humor, intrigue, and seriousness. Another great show cast aside despite what the fans wish! What will we get in return – more bad TV?
I think it’s bullcrap no where did he announce thinking of doing it or even asking the public what he should do he took it upon himself to do this so now the ones who were and are die hard fans a screwed due to it I personally myself love this show and am tired of getting into a show and then Hollywood directors deciding ahh time to delete it or the actor or actress If its educational take it off air if it stupid and dumb keep it running just shows how pathetic society is and how stupid the… Read more »
I didn’t realize that TNT had canceled the show. I really thought that everyone involved had decided it was a good time to end and to go out on top. So, I have been preparing for the end. I will miss the show…thanks to all for a great run!
Rizzoli & Isles has been one of my favorite series since the first episode. I fully expected this show to carry the series well into a status similar to the greats the likes of “CSI, NCIS and Law & Order”. There is great chemistry and strong story lines amongst the entire cast and especially the leading characters. If I can’t watch the show when it airs, I make recording or viewing the show, “On Demand” a priority. I doubt there will be another TNT show that will have the audience to replace it. For me, I consider this series cancellation… Read more »