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?
One of my favorite, favorite shows. I am so sorry to see it end as it’s one of the “few” I look forward to watching every week. I certainly hope there will be “reunion” movies of this show or maybe a “spinoff” as it’s truly a great show and there aren’t too many of them on the air any longer. I’m so very disappointed.l
It was a stupid decision.
No it shouldn’t end
We’re doing well and people like it, so let’s cancel it. Yeah, that makes sense….
Yes Debbie, I agree, think about it they have no sense. They were dumb to taking off the best show on TNT. Well, I guess they lose. I know I will not be watching TNT anymore.
I really love this show and am very disappointed in you for canceling it. I really think you made a mistake. Not sure what I’ll watch now
HUGE MISTAKE … Loyal & large fan base!! Great characters, great writing, nice mix of crime drama & family/personal — again, HUGE MISTAKE! Been watching it all day today, how are the ratings???
I am extremely disappointed in the management’s decision to cancel this show. I understand that everything must end, but usually shows end because of key actors being tired of the series or low ratings. Niether seem to be true here. I’m just confused. I not only enjoyed the characters and storylines, but, also, the positive example that the show set for young girls. Smart, confident women are the examples we need to show young girls to strive to be. Everywhere on television today, we are confronted with women who are shameless, vapid shells who will do anything to promote themselves.… Read more »
This was a great show and has much more to go why cancel a great show and put some crap on that is sleezy and low class like so many now,!
Rizzoli & Isles and Major Crimes are the ONLY shows that I ever watch on this network. It’s been that way for a VERY LONG time now!
These 2 shows are the ONLY shows (on any network), that I make it a POINT to watch EVERY WEEK! Guess you’ve cut my TV time down by an hour each week! S. E. R. I. O. U. S. L. Y?! GRRR…
One of the best shows on the air, I will really miss it, I have never missed an episode.. Please bring it back!! Too many good shows with great ratings being cancelled, doesn’t make sense, if it’s not broke don’t fix it…
I am writing again because this is a series that could have gone on for so many more years. I am so depressed as I have never missed an episode and the 2 main female stars just cannot be separated. It is absolutely sinful. I spend lots of time watching tv but I am very selective about my shows. I do not watch reality shows or the Bacheloer or Bachelorette. Those are a waste of time. Rizzoli and isles has been one of my top shows. There are too many great shows like this being removed. Those two together are… Read more »
I think it is a terrible idea to cancel this show. I have always enjoyed watching this show. There really isn’t much left on TNT to watch.
I’m sad to hear one of the best series ever is being cancelled. It is for the most part clean stories that a family can watch. Story content is excelant.
I love Rizzoli and Isles and am sad it is canceled.
Don’t understand why Kevin Reilly would cancel such a well loved show. Think it’s funny this guy thinks he’s talking for the loyal viewers. Why not just replace him, since he has no clue what the viewers want to watch. What stupid show will u put in its place. Something that is far fetched, like zombies or aliens or just as stupid. Watched this show since day one or recorded if out. Hope Kevin takes the time to read what all these people have written. Bring back the show & get rid of him!!!! Thank you
Excellent comment totally agree with you
I don’t understand why they cancel the good series that’s on like Rizzoli and Isles when everybody loved it. I’ve heard comments about them saying they wanted to cancel the different series because they wanted to go out on top. All I can say is that’s the stupidest crap I’ve ever heard. If you keep canceling the good shows, nobody will continue watching your channel because you take away what people want to watch and replace it with crap nobody wants to watch. What is wrong with you people.
This is probably a mistake. Thousands of fans watch weekly and want to see where Maura and Jane’s lives will take them. Even if they continued the FBI Quantico angle, that would be fine. I am not sure what direction the TNT Boss thinks his channel will go, but he may be creating a channel that no one will watch. Rizzoli and Isles and Major Crimes are the only two shows on any station that I watch faithfully. I’m sure I’m not the only one!
Indeed!