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?
Such a sad situation.One of the great shows. I am so tired of the airwaves being flooded with reality TV. We don’t watch any of those. Pretty soon there won’t be anything good to watch. Just hope the person who made this very unwise decision brings these characters back in a couple of spinoffs.
I still haven’t really found out why R&I is being cancelled, I really wish you’d let it continue
TNT Is well on its way to lose viewers for any future shows!!! The only other good show is Major Crimes and when the TNT Boss pulls the plug on that, then I for one am done watching TNT all together. Poor move on the management at TNT.
I’m a fan. It was very enjoyable after a rough day to watch R&I. Not much of an explanation, IMO, on the reason for ending it. But I’ve long ago given up on the reasoning (or lack thereof) by TV stations. Very disappointed.
No, I love this show. If I can’t watch it, I record it. Great cast, & they’re believe able . What stupid show r u putting on in its place. Some far fetched show about vampires or aliens! Bad decision in my book!!!!
No I’m not happy. I love love this show and the actors work well together.
Very sad. Will be so missed. Need a spin off.
I really love R&I and is very unhappy that the show is being cancelled. I truly feel that the show has not run it course. It is one of the hand full of shows that keep me interested in watching TV. R&I has a very good story line and the characters are great in their own rites. I watch all the episodes over and over as I never grow bored of the storylines. R&I is one of your best shows yet.
I am not a faithful watcher, but when I do get the chance to watch, it’s a good show. Mistake cancelling it.
I am so sad to see Rizzoli and Isles end. When the person from TNT said the series had run its course, I think he could not be more wrong. Why not check with people who look forward to the show each week? Run it’s course? I don’t think so. A show so well-done, so well-written will be missed. Maybe a spinoff would be a consideration? Think about Major Crimes? A fantastic spinoff.
Just trying to prove I can be as stupid as The Big Three. Cancel the best show you have because you’re too lazy to hire better writers and keep the show new life
Yet another well-written, realistic and interesting showed axed for no good reason. How about you execs let the viewers decide!!
No!!!! Keep R&I! It’s one of the few sows left that is imaginative, has good story lines, great plots that don’t depend on profanity to make a point and lots of comic relief. The show has everything. Please don’t take away!
Why do you always cancel good shows and leave “Reality ” shows that are not really reality.
One of the best shows on tv. They always seem to end the good ones. Please find some way to continue.
I meant if everyone was OK to continue, they should. Management at the top stinks.