Rizzoli & Isles

Name: Rizzoli & Isles
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Comedy
Released: 2010-07-12
Cast: Angie Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Jordan Bridges, Bruce McGill, Lorraine Bracco

2010 | 7 seasons | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Castle, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart, tense.
The pace: 7 seasons and 105 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 75 hours in all.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 7 seasons.

Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 587K people sought it out in the past year