• Network: TNT
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 12, 2010
Season #: 9, 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Negative: 2 out of 17
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Critic Reviews

  1. 37
    Seldom has the byplay been as idiotic or annoying as it is on Rizzoli.
  2. This derivative mish-mash apes countless TV series that have gone before. Badly. It's full of stereotypes and characters who are so fake they're flatter than your average low-budget cartoon.
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 90
  2. Negative: 18 out of 90
  1. Jun 21, 2012
    2
    Some of the worst writing I have ever seen acted out on the small screen. The dialogue between the two principals is ludicrously corny. ISome of the worst writing I have ever seen acted out on the small screen. The dialogue between the two principals is ludicrously corny. I feel sorry for them. They deserve so much better. Full Review »
  2. Aug 20, 2010
    9
    Lose the gay stories. Two women, great chemistry, fun dialogue, pretty faces, adequate writing, pretty faces, humor and likability, unlimitedLose the gay stories. Two women, great chemistry, fun dialogue, pretty faces, adequate writing, pretty faces, humor and likability, unlimited potential. Bump up the story-lines, add a straight writer, and lose the gay stuff. Add a little more action and keep the pretty faces. Full Review »
  3. Oct 8, 2018
    10
    I just started watching this show and I found it quickly moved to the top of my favorites list. I binged the first season and now I can'tI just started watching this show and I found it quickly moved to the top of my favorites list. I binged the first season and now I can't stop. I would have to say that my favorite character on the show is Maura Isles. Full Review »