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?
Love this show. They cancel the good shows, ya know the shows u can watch with your kids- but keep piling up the distasteful & slimy reality shows! Rizzoli & Isles, still has alot, of life left to it. Bring it back!
Rizzoli and Isles was one of the few shows that my wife and I never missed, thoroughly enjoying the interaction between the two main characters. Now we’re down to 5 shows, all reruns of older series. We really miss these girls.
I think this show should come back. I really loved this show,I watched this detective show more than any other. I really miss it.
I really loved this show. I think it should come back . I watched this detective more than any other. I really miss it.
I miss Rizzoli & Isles! A terrific engaging female led series!
I wish it never went off the Air! Bad Move
Why Rizzoli & Isles died was the merger or take over by AT&T. During this process those that are being to taken over have start changing to what AT&T wants in its programming . This means canceling programs like Rizzoli & Isles among others regardless of their popularity or income level The meager process of acquiring TBS to AT&T is only pat of the acquisition process
The guy who decided to cancel Rizzoli and Isles needs to be fired. It is a great show that needs to be brought back. Take a look at what the big plan did for TNT. Reruns of Charmed, Bones and others you don’t want to see another hundred times.
It is not that TNT had to cancel Rizzoli and Isles it is weather TNT”s parent company AT&T will allow the show come back or sell the rights to another network. Why they don’ t your guess is as could as mine.
The moron who canceled the show should be canceled. Instead of the total CRAP SHOWS they run.
They should bring the show back, there isn’t anything good to watch on TV any more. Rizzoli $ Isles was one of the best!
After watching episode after episode of reruns I can’t believe the show was cancelled I absolutely love it and search the guide for it every night hoping to catch another rerun
I really wish this show would come back. The actors are superb and the story line was great. I long for new episodes. Please bring it back!!
I was/am truly devoted to this series, hence my devastation at the news that it has been cancelled. It was together witty and subtly ironic; an amazing blend of many ingredients that kept me riveted. Thanks to the amazing dialogues I deepened by understanding of many medical terms and my knowledge of human anatomy.
It is unfathomable how such an awesome masterpiece/ ‘show’ could have been cancelled.
I beg and implore you to reconsider.
Yours truly,
Teresa G.
This is so sad. Rizzoli and Isles will forever be one of my favorite shows. I’m really bummed it ended.
So very disappointed that you canceled the show Rizzoli and Isles. I looked so forward to watching each episode loved the show miss it!! Should bring it back!!
My husband and I were so disappointed when you cut the great series we looked forward to Rizzoli & Isles every week. Why do the networks cut the good ones and leave the crapy ones