Though the Rizzoli & Isles TV show remains TNT’s highest rated scripted series, it won’t be returning for an eighth season. The decision has been made to end the crime drama after 105 episodes. The cable channel is clearly ready to say goodbye but, are the viewers?
Rizzoli & Isles revolves around the unlikely but highly effective partnership of police detective Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner Doctor Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander). Lorraine Bracco, Jordan Bridges, Bruce McGill, Adam Sinclair, and Idara Victor co-star.
The ratings for Rizzoli & Isles have been falling for quite awhile. Season four averaged a 1.06 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.24 million viewers. The current (seventh) season is averaging a 0.56 demo rating with 4.07 million.
It’s worth noting that nearly all of TNT’s shows are way down season-to-season and Rizzoli & Isles is actually up in viewership when compared to season six.
So, if it’s still TNT’s top show, why is it ending? Likely because of money. The show has been on for a long time and shows typically get more expensive to produce in later years. The stars were supposedly open to making new seasons but Turner Entertainment chief creative officer Kevin Reilly has said that all involved “felt like it was time.”
But, what do you think? Is it time to say goodbye to the Rizzoli & Isles TV show? Would you have watched an eighth season?
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Rozz like and Isles should still be on, if the actors wanted to be! The OVER PRICED executives should be replaced every couple of years because we the public loose interest in the from day one!
No this show shouldnt have been cancelled. smh one of the best shows out there!
WHY DID YOU END IT??? BRING IT BACK
My family and I love this show its ashame it ended but its not to late to have them all move backand restart the show. PLEASE
PLEASE KEEP THIS SHOW GOING!!!!!
I most definitely would have watched the 8th season. This is one of my favorite shows ever and I’m sad that it’s ending. In all honesty it shouldn’t end this way. We as the the audience, were left on a cliff hanger. I would of love to have known what happened in these characters lives. Now I’m just left guessing. But thank you for the great laughs and cries. It was amazing. This show showed me that women do hold power and nothing can knock us down.
No series should continue, excellent chemistry between all parties & fans.
I love this show. Have watched it from day one. Love the girls. They work so well together. The whole crew work off one another. Was heartbroken when you decided to end the show.
You bet I watch and rewatch R&I all the time
Yes love the show please bring it back
Please bring it back for another season love them