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?
I love Rizzoli & Isles! I feel like I’m losing a family member. So sad.
I’m very disappointed that Rizzoli & Isles has been canceled. It is a great show and instead the networks are bringing in a lot of really bad stuff.
I am not from the USA but I like this show and I have been a fan from its first episode!!!! I know the Director thought it was time but I felt for such a great show it was a kind if poo ending! I thought it may need at least another twelve season in the USA before it was time to close shop! I wish everyone that has been involved in the show (not just actors) a prosperous future! Kind Regards Janet
I have seen Rizzoli and Isles from its television inception( the beginning ) on TNT it was one of my few Favorite shows, loved the wise cracking comments from Angie Harmon’s character Jane Rizzoli.. it also was reading Angie’s eyes which I think was good for a laugh! Rizzoli and Isles was one of the reasons which got me to watch the TNT Network, Rizzoli and Isles was a refreshing change from the not so funny reality shows I found Rizzoli and Isles quite mature. To this date haven’t watched any other show on TNT nor do I have any… Read more »
This was my favorite show and I think you are making a huge mistake cancelling it. It is one of the very few shows left on tv that allows the viewer to become invested in the tv family of characters.
It was a great show and it was not “tired”.
Please bring this show back!!! I love it! Was so sad to hear it was getting canceled.
I simply cannot believe you’re canceling this show you haven’t even touched on all the books. They have souch more to show us. No wonder I stopped the dvr to highlight this network. You drop a show just because it lost imagination of the writers. Shame!
I think it was a huge mistake to cancel Rizzoli and Isles. Why kill the golden goose? It doesn’t make sense. Rizzoli and Isles could be lik NCIS and be a very long running show. We won’t get tired of it!!!
Please consider bringing it back!!!
Reilly was brought in to give TNT more of an edge and to introduce shows more like Bates Motel. So he canceled any light hearted shows only to replace it with shows that are more violent, dark and geared towards a younger crowd. But if you look at the rating for the shows after Rizzoli & Isles they stink. My hope now is they dump Reilly.
I wish this show would have continued. My husband and I both loved this show. What are Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander going to do now?
I’m sad to hear this it was my favorite show
I suppose you have the right to pull the show. However, I believe it was just getting rolling. It is hard to find a show that has the great balance between action and humor. Too bad! I would hope you might reconsider!!!!
No, please no end this amazing show. I love it all the actor s they are awesome is the best show.
If a show is a hit, why cancel it. This one still has some life in it and a lot of story lines to play. I really like this show..it had a nice combination of drama and comedy. More please!