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 is one clean, family friendly, funny as well as exciting show. I hate that its ending just when the characters are really developed.
Yet another well-written, realistic and interesting showed axed for no good reason. How about you execs let the viewers decide!! Maybe a spin off about her going into the FBI. Think of the Major Crimes spin off it’s doing very well.
So sorry to hear this cut..can’t figure it out leave trash on take clean off..boo
His answer about this show being cancelled doesn’t make any sense at all. As long as ratings are good the show should continue. I think its about getting people to pay to watch their shows. Shame on TNT This is a good show with a wonderful cast.
NO, No, No. I love this show & especially the actors. Say it ain’t so joe
This is bull. One of the best shows ever. You are going to lose many of your viewers. You need to keep this show on the air and get rid of the people there who are canceling it. Watch your ratings fall like a rocket. Bad move
I’m really upset about the cancellation of Rizzoli and Isles. I think this is more about your pocketbook than what’s best for your viewers. Why not end a show when its ratings are down? I’m very disappointed.
I agree with so many of the comments below—huge mistake to cancel a great show..one the family can watch that depicts a real girl friend relationship without it being sexual…poor decision.
The show is fantastic! My fave… It still has a lot more life and story life line changes that would make it still fantabulous ! What is TNT thinking ? They are crazy for this cancellation and I plan to cancel TNT from my viewing list !!!
Love that show. Way too soon to fold! Talented actors that will be sorely missed. This is one of the better shows on and now we will be subjected to more talent shows, reruns and other waste of time productions.! Boo!!!
Can’t believe you take off a great show that I look forward to watch every week and can’t hardley wait for a new season always take off the best shows
this is one of my favorite shows i will really miss it .i think i will go back to reading more.the new shows have more drama than i care to watch
It saddens me that this show is being cancelled! It’s a good one, not like those stupid reality shows!
I JUST discovered this show last year. Only to have it canceled this year. I think the dude whose decision it was to cancel was having momentary nutsicity. I LOVE the show as well as the entire cast. If NCIS can keep on a runnin’, I don’t see why Rizzoli & Isles can’t. SOME body was bored with it and obviously not in REAL touch with the viewers. So sad to see the series end. I SO looked forward to each episode.
I too am very perplexed as to why this show is being cancelled? I don’t think I can take any more crap shows ie: reality, zombies and aliens. Really there are some of us who do live in the real world. I remember Sasha Alexander from day one of NCIS and love her work here, and Angie Harmon, don’t think she ever acted in a show I did not enjoy. Mr.Reilly’s decision should have been questioned and someone at TNT should have told him NO!! I will miss this show, spin off ?? Just my opinion. I will surely miss… Read more »