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?
Absolutely keep it on!!! Get all actors back!!! IT’s the only show I watch Diligently every week!!! Love the chemistry!!!
Good show,I hope TNT doesn’t replace it with a stupid Zombie show. As it is now the only other good show this channel has is Major Crimes, is the Boss going to cancel that also Is he revamping this channel or shutting it down????? Hasn’t he heard….If it’s not broke don’ fix it..
I have truly enjoyed the Rizzoli & Isles program; always recording when I couldn’t watch if away. It’s such a shame that a program that can basically be enjoyed by a family is being cancelled. Most likely will be replaced by one of those ridiculous reality shows, or something weird like zombies, etc, Too bad you couldn’t have thought about moving it up to FBI jobs.
I think it stinks that they cancel a show that people like and have good ratings.I think the cast was great and I’m really going to miss it. I wish the would quit fixing things that are not broke.
A sad decision. There are a lot of shows that are not worth watching but this one was worth our time. Surely you can come up with new material since you think it has run its course. .
I cant believe its gone!! I loved this series! Ive seen every episode and fwlt like the characters were family. I balled my eyes out theough tbe finale. So sad and disappointing for them to do this. 🙁
There is so much junk on TV….cancel those shows; NOT a great show! I love Rizzoli and Isles….a good show that the whole family can watch!
They need to get rid of the head of TNT not Rizzoli and Isles.
It is beyond me why they can’t this show when it was a great show, but still have that stupid Major crimes going…now that show should of been cancelled instead of Rizzoli and Isles! TNT is becoming a stupid network to watch!
I Absolutely Agree in fact I said that same thing to my Husband tonight.
I will miss this show its my favorite show I never missed an episode. I guess it’s good how you ended it. The cast was awesome….thank you
I really love Rizzoli & Isles. I wanted to see more about Frankie and Nina!!!
I’m so sad the show is canceled. I think if the ratings were doing well why take it away. The cast is great and I was always ready for the next episode.. Do the right thing and BRING THE SHOW BACK!!!
Don’t understand the reason given. I haven’t seen any sign of a replacement series remotely interesting, let alone comparable. What is this guy thinking?
Would have rather seen major crimes cancelled instead. I love rozzoli and isles
I don’t understand, but seldom does any network listen to its fans!