Rizzoli & Isles
Little girls are sugar and spice...and everything vice
Created by Janet Tamaro
On TNT
A procedural crime drama built on the warmth of a central female friendship, balancing murder investigation with humor and emotional support.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Rizzoli & Isles easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is Rizzoli & Isles violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is Rizzoli & Isles scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Rizzoli & Isles sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Rizzoli & Isles leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Rizzoli & Isles
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rizzoli & Isles
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rizzoli & Isles, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rizzoli & Isles, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rizzoli & Isles, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
