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 wish they would. bring it back. A good show. I have the seasons recored in my favorites to rewatch them.
I would love to see that series come back. It’s now April 26 2021 and I watch every episode on Lifetime and other channels when available..I enjoyed the way that everyone looked after each other
Nancy Davis I totally agree/ I still watch it any time I can find it.
you need to wake up
Why would you take away something every body loves. It’s like you need a kick in the Butt. I won’t watch the Closer any more now eather.
So can anyone name a TNT or TBS original show that is on as of today 4/5/2021? I had to look up both channels and the only original programming I watched was The Alienist-which is more of a miniseries that a continuous tv show. Obviously that revamp was an absolutely dumba@# idea. What a moron.
I did not watch the show from the beginning. I came across it one night and was immediately hooked. I have watched almost all the seasons and am definitely very disappointed that 7 will be the last season to watch. This show was very well-balanced as far as family, fun and drama/action. I became addicted and now very sad to see it go. Great cast, great show, but really a stupid move in cancelling. Wise move would be to bring it back!!!
Bring back Razoli & Isles. Revamp into 2021.
It was a stupid move to cancel this show. It was the first show my whole family loved and that’s never happened.
One of our favorites! Please bring it back!
Worse decision ever to cancel this amazing show. Even 4 years after its last episode it’s still adored by million of fans worldwide. There’s nothing like it on tv and nothing will ever beat this amazing show and incredible cast. If there is one show which throughly deserves a comeback it’s this one. So many possibilities and unanswered storylines.
No good reason to cancel given.
Watching reruns on lifetime. I really love this cast. So sorry they cancelled this show. One of the best on TV.
This was my favorite show. I am now really enjoying it on Lifetime…..
IVI ENJOYED THE SERIES VERY MUCH
This guy is an idiot. His “vision” for the network basically killed the network in my opinion. This guy has no idea what great tv is.
Rizzoli & Isles is the best cop show to come out of the USA and cancelling it was a BIG BIG mistake. Yet you keep rubbish like Chicago P.D. , The Blacklist and hawaii 5-0. You really do have to take a look at your poor decision and bring Rizzoli & Isles back.