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?
The show is awesome and ended really well. We have watched every episode and really sad it has ended. Aspin off would be really great.
Really hope the show continues, not much tv worth watching anymore, both my husband and I are fans.
My husband and I recently started watching Rizzoli and Isles and are now nearing the final episode. I am so sad that this show was cancelled. We loved it! Why take away a good show that everyone loves? There aren’t many good shows left out there as it is. Always replacing with a dumb reality show. Please bring Rizzoli and Isles back!!
Theres absolute no reason to cancel it..as you can always look for inspiration in the original Tess Gerritsen books!! They r amazing and would do wonders to d show!!
Keeping the dead is the best!!
Considering some of the series that have run for many years – Law and Order, Bluebloods, Criminal Minds, etc., I think you could come up with enough more plots to keep it running for some seasons. It’s a really good cast and a really good show, far better than a lot of the crap that is put on tv these days.
I think none of you care what the people like and just add another stupid reality show. Do u realize a lot of these shows are recorded because of the way you have pitted all the good shows at the same time. Please get your heads out if your arses.
Rizzoli and isles is one of the only shows I could actually keep watching and watching send not get tired of. I think it was a horrible mistake to cancelled it! One of the best shows I have ever watched! Netflix or hulu need to pick this show up!
I really like the show so am very disappointed that it is cancelled. Please bring it back
Sometimes people in higher positions just needs to sit in their cushy job and let the other folks do their job. This was one of the best shows ever! I really hate they cancelled this show.
Ending this show after what was not so much 7 years it was actually 3 years running and it is one of the biggest mistakes TNT and the writers could have made, it has great ratings and a huge fan base and the last episode you could see the actors did not want it to end. so why not make everyone happy and if this has to end make a spin off , give them a short time off and then bring them back, surprise the bunch of them with a new name and spin to it , Jane is… Read more »
Please Hulu, Netflix and Amazon. Pick this show up. Seven years is not too long for a show of this quality. I can’t even bring myself to watch the last episode, because I will miss these folks so much.
Won’t somebody please do something?!?!?! With so much trash on TV we need to save the best shows from cancellation.
My husband and I love this show and think the actors, etc. are the best on tv. Can’t believe you canceled it and we are praying that anther network picks it up. Must be men who made this decision because shows with women leads always seem to be competition for male dominant shows. So sad.
I really miss Rizolli and Isles. One of the few shows my husband and I enjoyed together. Why do they always cancel great shows and keep stupid ones. Are there that many stupid people in the world???
It always amazes me that bad programming is renewed and outstanding shows with strong viewerships like Rizzoli and Isles are cancelled. Netflix, are you listening? Here’s a golden opportunity for additional original programming that comes with a ready made following. Hoping someone willhave the sense to bring this one back.
Please don’t cancel Rizzoli and Isles, it really is my favorite show! I love the development of each of the characters, it’s such an interesting show! PLEASE!!!
A great shame it’s finished and a bad decision as far as I am concerned. Although it has been on here a long time in the UK I only started watching it about 8 months ago and was immediately hooked. Wonderful acting from the whole cast and the brilliant development of the stories characters and their relationships with each other. The two main characters relationship with each other is refreshingly honest and lovely to see, especially as for a change they are both female and one gets a look at how their relationship works …both being so unlike each other.… Read more »