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?
Sad to see such a great show go. Other than Major Crimes your network sucks!!
Love the show- great cast and acting. Don’t Cancel Please!!!
SAD SAD DAY for the ending of a terrific show, my whole family always looked forward every week to watch it. SAD SAD SAD. Shame on TNT
SERIOUSLY, I cannot believe this awesome show is not going to be on anymore, It’s the best show my husband and I can agree on to watch. We both love it and so upset to see it go. There will be no more TNT shows that we will watch. SO SO UNHAPPY with TNT.
Super disappointed. This show made me laugh, cry, mad at criminals. All good for a show to have these feelings by audience. TV is getting so lame at other shows that have no good actors with a believable plot.,..you all messed up getting rid of this gem!,,,,
TNT once had the slogan, “We know drama.” Sadly, that no longer appears to be the case with the cancellation of Rizzoli and Isles. I certainly hope that Major Crimes will continue. I am not a fan of the “new direction” the network appears to be taking.
This is unbelievable that when there is a good show with so many viewers it decides to cancel it..Rizzoli and Isles was one of the best shows we had.. I am not just upset but furious.. this show should not have been cancelled.. you the writers need to rethink the cancellation of this show cause people are already saying they will not watch your network again.
Sad that you are canceling this wonderful show!! I am extremely upset with your decision and now don’t have any reason to watch TNT. One unhappy viewer!!
As a Brit who loves the show as much as its home fans, the mix of humour, genuine character chemistry with the perfect mix of crime fighting and family interactions make this a unique show and well worth carrying on with current screen writers. How to make a bold return? A crime in Paris involving Rizzoli and Isles who bring in the skills of a retired cop, a promoted brother, Isles future Scottish love in the Path lab and a crazy but loving mother.! Change the roles slightly to reflect their new status and away you go!! rethink current decisions,… Read more »
I think your idea is a very good one. I hope the cast and the writers read this. The show is great and i love the way they mix crime, family, and good friendships is great. I really hope they think about your idea.
I think the Person who decided to cancel one of the only good shows on TV needs to rethink his occupation as HIS decision making is extremely poor. Rizzoli and Isles could have continued for much longer with a strong audience. You have officially taken off one of the few good shows on ANY network. We are now stuck with these REALITY shows which make the average person look completely idiotic for watching them!!!! So sorry your decision was a terrible one! Oh I did so want to call you names and curse you out, but I read that was… Read more »
Going to miss this show. I think they could have continued…Even my daughter was like…why?? I love this show. (she’s 14) I had no problem letting her watch this show. Great cast and stories…
Bad move….bad…….with todays shows, you have canelledsheila THE BEST ONE on….DUMB…..REALLY DUMB
Ridiculous still plenty to give, should have run and run if NCIS can go 13 seasons why not rizzoli and isles
its such a stupid move. especially in todays society with all the killing, terrorism and horrible things going on, this was a truly lovely family show. it was warm, and the characters really melded. to say you wanted to go out on top is stupid. why dont you say you were tired of the show? go get another show and leave this one to the fans who truly loved it.
I really don’t understand this move on TNT you have great writers, actors, and rating so why cancel. Dumb Dumb Dumb