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?
I think they have made a huge mistake! If it’s not broken don’t fix it!!!!! It is hugely successful and I will miss it terribly! TNT you have made a huge blunder!!!
I think it was dumb to cancel this series. Every friend I have loves it and watches faithfully. I’m not watching whatever replaces it. I’m not even going to give it a chance. It’s my only way of meaningful protest – small as it is, although I’m joined by friends.
I watch rizzoli & isles faithfully and am very disappointed it is being cancelled. The characters are great and I lI’ve a good crime show.
I assumed the franchise was expanding into a Doctor show and a FBI Quantico show.. All the groundwork is here. I can’t believe it’s just over.
It’s like one of our favorite shows. We were heartsick to hear it was cancelled.
Why are you cancelling a show that so many people enjoy?
My husband and I are so sad about this. It’s our favorite show. We love every character and love that it is not some bizarre show with sick characters and depressing plots. Monday nights were the only night we enjoyed watching TV together. We like Major Crimes, too, but not nearly as much as Rizolli and Isles. We simply can’t understand it’s cancellation. Now there will probably be some other asinine show withtoo much violence and plots that leave one feeling more depressed than anyone needs.
I have watched Rizzoli and Isles from the very first aired show. I loved it because it was very different from all the other crime shows, that are on. The cast was and is the best I have seen on tv for along time. Every show was written, so that it did not have to be played with a lot of horror and blood and guts to make it work. Yes, it was a crime show but it was written to let the characters have a life that we got to see, outside of crime labs, the murders themselves etc.… Read more »
Toni, I agree with you. This was one of the best shows on air. You were drawn into the family, made you feel at home. TNT you really messed up. I hope you don’t put another zombre or reality show in this slot.
Rizolli and Isles is one of the best shows on television. You become emerged in the relationships of the characters and how they develop. The cast is avery cohesive cast and the acting is superb . Please do not take them off the air.
The show should go on. I love it.
Bring back the show couldn’t hardly wait to watch the next show no new show you put on air can not hold a candle to this show bring it back
The info in this article makes no sense. Basically the network exec is saying let’s cancel the show while it’s still on top??? If he wants to cancel it because it doesn’t fit with his newly envisioned line-up for the network, be man enough to say so. The other three shows mentioned in the article as being recently cancelled aren’t even familiar to me; how long have they all been on TNT?? And I realize all shows must end at some point, and it is only a show and not real-life, but tonight’s finale struck me as a storyline that… Read more »
Why do they always cancel the GOOD shows? Please reconsider cancelling this series – we LOVE it!!!
I’m so upset about this show ending. There are only a few shows left on TV that are not reality tv. I have watched this show from the beginning and would love to see a spin off continuing maybe with the FBI. TNT I feel has shot themselves in the foot because now the ONLY show left to watch is Major Crimes. TNT has lost a faithful viewer
Very very sorry to see this show end. I look forward to the actors and the characters they portrait every week. The writer is witty and has a great talent for bringing real life to the screen.
I agree with all of you. Bring the show back. Loved the characters- -they seemed to genuinely care.for each other and the plots were completely believable. The other lady was right-Major Crimes is the only show left to watch!! Are you taking that off too??? I’ve seen clips of a couple of them. Not iterested!!!! BRING RIZZOLI AND.ISLES BACK and don’t change the actorLs!!!