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 was a huge fan of Tess Gerritson’s Rizzoli & Isles novels long before the series. Although I was disappointed in the first season that the show was nothing like the books, I’ve been a fan since day one. Love the way Ms. Gerritson was featured in one of this season’s shows. It’s most frustrating that a very entertaining show has been cancelled. I’ll miss it. Good luck to all the show’s stars!
This is one of my favorite shows. I record it every week. Please give us another season!!!
I disagree! Everyone that I know is very upset the show going off the air. PLEASE reconsider this bad decision!
I was very upset & wished you never ended the series. The chemistry of the characters was great. Please think of a spin off of there new lives in France
they never make it back to the states. Good idea! It was great while it lasted.
This makes my heart sad. Some of my favorite characters on TV and I hate that it’s coming to an end. Can we PLEASE have a spin-off where we can see this awesome group of actors continue to interact with one another in such an incredible way.
Rizzoli & Isles is mine & my husbands favorite series, why can’t you leave the great series alone & delete the boring ones, BRING IT BACK, canceling makes me want to never watch your network again.
I think its a great shame to cancel this great show, i shall miss it very very much.
Bring back Rizzoli&Isles!!!!!!!!
I’m a big fan of Rizzoli and Isles they shouldn’t have cancelled it. It truly was one of the best series on tv. I think tv hey made a huge mistake. I also think another network should pick up the show they wouldn’t be disappointed.
I hate you for canceling this show. There is nothing else on TNT that I would consider watching.
I agree with many others that they R&I should not be canceled!! I look forward every week for the great TV show!! I will truly miss all of the characters!! I wish they could come back – even down the road!!
No every time there is something on TV worth watching the network ends up taking it off to the point where you don’t even want to watch TV anymore
I am devastated at the closing of R &I. So sad when there a r e so many ROTTEN shows allowed to perpetuate. Please reconsider this. TNT obviously needs new management who can make better decisions.
one if your best shows, don’t be so worried about going out on top as you are looking millions of viewers ! BIG MISTAKE…
I would like all to know that I Love this show, I looked forward each week to be able to watch it with my husband. I wish that this show wasn’t ending, I will dearly miss it, this last show made me cry, to me losing this show breaks my heart, it is amazing , heart warming, funny, and it shows others the inner side of the life of the police, just like Bluebloods.