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?
It’s a great show. Mistake to end it’
I think that if the actors and writers were OK with going , they should have. It was a stupid move. Typical of people at the top.
Love the show and the chemistry between the actors. Really hate to see it end.
Rizzoli and Isles is my favorite show. I wish you would keep it on the air . It seems like all of the good shows are being canceled and all we will have left are the stupid reality shows. You are getting rid of quality orograms. If the show is doing well in the ratings why end it. It doesn’t make sense to me. I would understand if the ratings were droping but you said on the interview that that was not the reason you were ending it. Basically my understanding is you just want to end it to do… Read more »
I love the show and have watched since its inception. I am very disappointed that the show is going off the air. Are the characters going to star in something new?
It is a good show and should not have been cancelled. So now what? Another dumb reality show??
Love the show. Why can’t u find new ideas for these funny and talented people
I don’t this to end. I always look so forward to watching. Never missed it. At least it is all happening in a good way. No one is dying. I still hate to see it stop.
We love this show and think you’re making a huge mistake! Hope you bring it back when other things fail……..
Please do not cancel Rizzoli & Isles! The actors are great & work wonderful together. This is a fantastic show & I look forward to it every week. Please don’t cancel this.
Very sad this show is ending? The cast is like family & there is so much more to enjoy. Cossacks retirement & life with Kiki. Angela’s romance with her handsome Doctor. Tommys return with TJ. Frankie’s engagement & future marriage with more little Rizzolis. Maura’s book writing & working with live patients & developing a kinship with Hope. So much more – Jane’s new FBI career & budding romance. I could go on and on. The Scottish Doctor running the morgue. TNT blew it with this decision.
I love this show since day one! Another good one gone…bye Rizzoli & Isles! !!!
I have never missed any episode. The quality of characters and episodes written at times were perfectly written to appeal to various emotions. so many possibilities existed for future story lines. Now there is one less thing to look forward to.
Disappointed in TNT/TBS! Everything today is either sports or reality TV geared for younger audiences. TNT/TBS has had quality programming that was intelligent, interesting, and enjoyed by more mature audiences. Alas, it is beginning to go the route of other channels that I will no longer waste my time on.
My wife and I both enjoy the show and look forward to see it. Why cancel a show that has good ratings and keep trash shows on the air with NO plot what-so-ever. Come on executives, think. If case, crew and all involved aren’t tired of doing it and you get the ratings you want, keep it on. Stop with stupid reality shows and keep making more like Rizzoli-Isles.