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?
Chuck Wells I am sorry to see Rizzoli and Isles leave the air. It was entertaining and kept you involved. The cast went well together. I will really miss them.
I think he has made the biggest mistake by cancelling this show.It did not run its course.would have loved to see Frankies wedding and they’re trip to paris.Who knows they could have solved a murder over there.vvery sad day
no i think it’s a great show on of my favorites you people keep taking off the good shows and putting on stupid ones
I will miss Rizzoli and Isles, the cast is funny as well a good mix of characters. Maura and Jane are such a great pair, not ready to lose them.
What a big mistake cancelling the show.I understand revamping but why dump a good show for something that may make 16 shows and bomb.I will not watch anything you try to replace it with.Hope theres a network out there to pick it up and run.Stupid shows like Big Bang Theory stay on and you do this.Revamp it and bring it back you made an error and you can fix it.
Bring it back!!!!!
I hope they realize their mistake and bring it back.
I have loved this series. I am so upset they are cancelling it.They seem to be cancelling all the good ones and replacing them with such bad new ones.
What a big mistake cancelling Rizzoli and Isles. I will not watch anything that comes in its place. This show was different than all the other crime shows.Very different. I hope you can bring it back when you realize what an error you have done to the network and the audience that watches. Revamp all you want. You made a big goof.
Bad move on cancelling Rivoli & Isles. The show was so good that it just doesn’t make any sense to cancel it. The Boss is an idiot! !!
One of my fvorite shows sorry to see it end.
I believe it was politically motivated. Angie Harmon is not a liberal. The decision was certainly not based on common sense nor on performance. It is a shame, but TNT and TBS just went south to file 13 which means I and many others will it be watching those stations.
There isn’t another show like this, I think it’s a bad move to take it off, it was crime, but a clean show and very entertaining, I love both the main characters and they work well together in this show.
I am so disappointed to see this show go. This is one of 3 shows I watch on TNT. Now I am down to 2 and I am sure it wont be long before they are gone. TNT normally has good programming but it recent years, its become more junk like many of the other networks. Major Crimes and The Librarians are the only two shows left for me.
I am a huge Rizzoli & Isles fan and very sad to see it go. I think they could have easily continued to be a Top show for millions of people for a few more years and I wish the powers that be would have recognized that. The show proved you don’t need vulgar language, sex or gore to make a good show. There are not nearly enough good clean shows on any more so it’s sad when they cancel one of the best. Dumb move by TNT execs!