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?
Oh my god! Why would you cancel the best show on tv!!!? The stupid regular channels only show ridiculous reality shows, all the good shows are on TNT! Major crimes is another favorite! If you change the type of shows you air you will lose me and I’m sure a major portion of viewers ! You’re crazy to cancel Angie Harmon snd her cast !!!!! I’m very, very angry !
I can’t figure out who watches the reality TV shows? I live in the south and I dont b know anyone that watches those shows?
There are so many different things that can be written about happening ,an episode about bullying and how they get the truth and how the bully is dealt with….AND I have the 2 wonderful detectives that investigated our son’s bullying induced suicide and were able to bring the truth to light OR how it effects the family especially after the child takes their life it has effected my 6 remaining kids very hard ,just to many possibilities to list and it’s BS to go out on top….really…ummm no if your canceling your not a top runner ,but in my book… Read more »
I can’t believe this! I love this show and this is one of the couple shows I watch every week. I’ve never heard of such a ridiculous reason…. because it is successful!!! Perhaps TNT should look into hiring new people.
Get rid of the one in charge who thinks a show should be cancelled because its good run, what a ridiculous statement, I think Kevin Reilly has run his course, he should be cancelled! ASAP!
that’s ridiculous & just plan wrong. you finally have an awesome show & you cancel it. TNT you need better people working for you! You renew shows that shouldn’t be & cancel the best show ever. No wonder we stop watching your channel!
Are you kidding . Get a good show and cancel it cause it is good. This is insane and doesn’t serve your public. No wonder we are now looking at netflix.
This is really bizarre reasoning on the TNT head’s part – end a show that is still successful because it’s gotten past the 100 episode mark, only to replace it with a show that will most likely not even make it past an entire season and get past a 10 episode mark. TNT deserves whatever ratings decline it gets in the future, they’ve brought it upon themselves. I suppose Major Crimes will be next on the chopping block, after that The Last Ship will be the only thing worthwhile watching on this network. I don’t watch anything on TBS.
TNT / TBS is making terrible decisions. Rizzoli & Isles is an excellent series holding a steady audience and replacing it with a show that will be lucky to make it past season 1 is unbelievable. There are only a handful of great quality shows we watch and this is one of them.
I guess they are going to cancel one of the best shows on tv and put a stupid (not) reality show on. I am sick of those and its getting harder to find something to watch other than reality tv. They need to start taking those off and leave show like Rizzoli & Isles alone.
I wish they would not get rid of Rizzoli and Isles:(
Why are they getting rid of Rizzoli and Isles it’s the best drama show ever.
I love Jane and Maura…not since Sex and the City has there been a show that empowers women…and in this show it is for their intelligence and strength…how can this show be cancelled…It has 2 great lead actresses and a great support cast. I will be really sad to see this show go…yet reality TV rubbish is everywhere but a good drama is hard to find
I love this show and I think it sucks that it is being cancelled. The acting and writing are some of the best on tv. I at least it goes out on a high note with happiness for Jane and Maura! I am really going to miss this show.
I love this show. So do many of my friends. I just don’t understand why you would cancel a show that is doing so well in ratings. Please reconsider.
One of my favorite shows -so of course it gets cancelled. Ratings shouldn’t even count any more- not since DVR’s. Bring it back!!!!
Sad to see it go – think it still is well made with a good cast – better than a lot of stuff, even on TNT
No. I love this show.