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?
Bring the show back!! I cried through the whole finale! I speak for a lot of peeps, this is an awesome show TNT should continue it; if not please another cable network pick this show up please!!!!
I think Rizzoli and Isles is the best show on TNT – so it makes very little sense to end it.
Rizzoli and Isles is one of the few good shows on TV. I wish it wouldn’t have ended as there is more story to write. Sad to see it go.
I hated to send it end. I hope to see them all in something else. They all have wonderful talent. Please don’t start with more Reality shows. They are major waste of time. Maybe do a nice western series.
Why would you cancel a show that is as good as Rizzoli & isles if it b is still performing well. It is a fantastic show.
My husband and I really love the show and are going to miss it. It was our favorite show. We will really miss it.
Maybe they need a new head of the network. Makes no sense to end a show that had a good following and ratings. What it will mean is loss viewership since the show is cancelled.
One of the best shows on. Canceling it w
as stupid
I am sorry to see This program go. It is very enjoyable. Better than some of the programs that are on cable. It was a very bad decision.
I am a faithful viewer and this makes me sad. This is a great show with a solid following. There is really no explanation as to why its being cancelled.
It seems all the networks want on tv now days are stupid reality tv. We watch tv to get away from reality. Hate to see this show end all the good ones are being cancelled.
I hate that this show is ending. There are so few shows that are this good and has characters that I never get tired of. The chemistry in this cast is amazing. The scripts original and this should not be going off the air.
We are very disappointed that one of our favorite TV shows has been cancelled. We have enjoyed it for years. What were you thinking? At least give us a spin off!
No keep R&I on the air of have a spin off
Keep R&I on the air of have a spin off from it