It looks like season eight won’t be on the docket for police detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Doctor Maura Isles. Variety reports that Turner Entertainment chief creative officer Kevin Reilly confirmed that the Rizzoli & Isles TV show has been cancelled by TNT.
Though stars Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander likely would have kept making episodes, Reilly said that, “It felt like it was time.” The current cast also includes Lorraine Bracco, Jordan Bridges, and Bruce McGill.
While Rizzoli & Isles remains one of TNT’s top-rated shows, the ratings have fallen quite a bit over the years. The sixth season, which resumes on February 15th, is averaging a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.35 million viewers. That’s down by about 17% when compared to the fifth season’s ratings.
On the plus side, there are still plenty of new episodes to come. There are six more episodes remaining in the sixth season and the show’s already been renewed for a seventh season of 13 episodes. The latter will begin airing in the summer.
What do you think? Do you agree with the decision to end the series? Is it the right time or, should TNT keep it going?
This is a well written, witty and thoughtful show. Why give it up for something less with no morals and have to build a fan base. Keep it going.
Love it. Have watched since the beginning..Maybe it does not have enough gore or profanity I however think it is great.
It’s a mistake to cancel Rizzoli and Isles. Do the ratings include the number of viewers watching the show on devices such as ON DEMAND or from DVR recordings. I watch the episodes religiously ON DEMAND because I work during the television airing time slot.
Why would TNT cancel it’s top drawing show? Yeah the #’s are down Y-O-Y but it’s still has the biggest audience and Angie & Sasha are agreeing to do more episodes. Someone’s job should be cancelled for this decision but not these fine actors….
Please don’t cancel Rizzoli & Isles. One of our favorite shows!
there is no real good reason to cancel rizzoli & isles,,,,,,,,,,,,I am sure it is like by a lot of viewers
Why would you cancel Rizzoli and Isles when so many people enjoy it? It’s exciting, but fun and never ends badly. Viewers need programs that don’t cause anxiety and anger or sorrow. This show has been one to look forward to watching! You are out of touch with a large segment of the population!
Still one of the higher rated shows on TNT and you think 7 seasons is enough? This does not make any sense at all. Please don’t cancel this show!
what are you doing to us??? This is probably our favorite show!!!!
It’s a shame that a network that has very few original shows is choosing to cancel one of their best. I understand that they want to bring on more new shows, but to cancel one of the best shows on tv seems a poor way to start.
Please reconsider cancelling this great show!! It is the best!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOO! One of our favorite shows that is witty and dramatic all at once..and go figure…no foul language, nudity, etc. just an all around great show! PLEASEEE do not cancel it!!
I am very sorry to hear that Rizzoli & Isles has been cancelled. I really enjoy the new programming on TNT and this is one of my favorites. Kevin, Kevin, Kevin, how can you take Angie Harmon off the air?
My husband and I are big fans of Rizzoli and Isles and we are NOT happy that TNT has decided to cancel the show. We will no longer have any reason to watch TNT.
I will no longer watch TNT. This decision to go to a darker place isn’t my thing. I don’t know why TNT would do that. Rizzoli and isles is its top show why cancel it just to turn dark. This world has enough darkness. This is an awesome show you should at aleast wait til it falls some. But if they don’t change their mind and keep it. Bye tnt