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?
No I think they could still find Story lines! There are not that many Good shows on any more to watch Hate Reality Shows !! Don’t watch them Rozzli & Isles was good show, would Still comeback next Summer
Not a good move TNT ! Rizzoli and Isles was one of the best show to come around in a long time! It’s the only show I watch on TNT. Guess I can remove TNT off of my favorites list now. I do wish all the cast a successful and happy future.
I believe TNT screwed up cancelling Rizzoli Isles. The cast were great. I looked forward to watching the show. I know you have other shows that aren’t worth watching that should be cancelled. I love this show. Bad move TNT!!!
I love this show and cannot believe you are cancelling it. This is not a good thing ,sorry you have come to that conclusion.R
I love the show and look forwardto watching. however, it did get to a point where it needed something. I can see it returning with the changes that have been made and still be a great show. food for thought.
One of my favorite shows on television Sad to see it end
It was time 7 yrs is a long run.
I was a huge fan; but the characters needed to grow and I was happy to see them do it. There are other ways besides exiting that police department; but what? Marriage, promotion, then babies or more death in the department? Really, the brilliant characters had exhausted themselves in those roles. Leave on a planned high note and not screw things up like the wonderful show Castle did.
TNT used to have great shows. Now the only one left as far as I can see is Major Crimes. Sensationalism, violence and bad writing seem to be the choice of the day.
It seems all the cable networks are tending to cancel the more upbeat fun-loving dramas for dark, morbid theater. Good luck with that. Between USA and TNT I used to watch at least 6 different shows, just about everything they had. Now, I’m down to 2 total. Oh well, back to the networks or Netflix.
I truly enjoyed the show and will definitely miss it! It was one of my favorite shows, especially with all the reality mess of shows going on now. #LovedRizzoli&Isles!!
It is a shame it is canceled. the ending seemed ..RUSHED..and left me flat… Shame ,it was a good series… and should have stayed .the ending was schmaltz
What I think…… I want it to go on, it’s a good show good players, and a lot of lovers. Really would want a season 8
I am amazed that a program that shows friendship, family, strong women, efficient police work and a good mystery would be cancelled. Seems silly, but another example of executives being out of touch with their viewers.
It was stupid to cancel this series. If TNT wants to produce other scripted dramas, fine no problem. They have plenty of nights and available timeslots if they want to more dramas or different types of dramas. But why cancel a show that is doing well in the ratings? Television networks suck.