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?
Not a good choice! I love that show!!
I am very sorry this show was cancelled. Was a great show and see the newer shows are ones I will not be watching. I do not enjoy shows that are so violent and some have scenes that should only be shown in R rated movies, not on TV. Very disappointed in TNT for doing this. This was an excellent show, with great actors and very family oriented story line. Guess that does not count anymore in today’s world.
Rizzoli and Isles was one of my favorites to look forward to watching every week. I’m sure your writers can come up with new eposides. They could call in Sherlock to help on a difficult case or one from Blue Bloods etc. PLEASE RECONSIDER!!!!!
So sorry to see this great show go.
Another sad move by tv executives to take good programming off the air
I AM REALLY UPSET& PISSED OFF.TAKEING MY FAVORITE SHOW OFF THE AIR
I am EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED this show is being cancelled! I couldn’t believe it when I heard the news. I thought it was some sort of a bad joke! When I realized they were going through with it, and then just playing the last season before giving it the Ole Heave Ho, I was went from extremely disappointed to extremely angry! Why is it every time we, the public, start to really love a show with stars who are not 20-something years old and can relate to them on almost every level, they drop it? Hey Hollywood, please remember the biggest… Read more »
I am so very sad that you chose to cancel this show! It was a favorite in our house. Their have been a lot of great shows that have gone into the 10th or more seasons. I think a group of good writers could have come up with good storylines for a few more seasons. Feeling sad!!
Now that Rizzoli and Isles is canceled, there is no longer a reason for our family to watch TNT. Kevin Reilly is on a roll destroying both TNT and TBS. He will destroy in a short period of time what has taken these networks years to build a fan following. What an idiot.
DIDN’T THINK WE WERE ALLOWED TO NAME CALL, BUT I SECOND YOUR IDIOT REMARK!!!
Very sad to see such a good show get cancelled!
TNT this is the only show you have worth watching. Good luck you dumb asses. you’ve lost me.
We love this show! What stupid move to cancel one of the best shows on TV! Well written, well acted, great stories, good combination of drama but always with a touch of humor and family support. Monday nights won’t be the same!
Our family will miss the series. It’s a favorite. The network made the wrong choice on this one.
NO, NO, NO!! Don’t do this. This is the best show on TV.
I don’t think that was a good move to cancel tizzy like and isles. The characters were moving forward in the program. That was one of my favorite shows. Such good actors