Rizzoli and Isles - new show on TNT

[sbp]

I just saw the previews for a new show premiering next week on TNT, starring Angie Harmon. I think it looks pretty good!

Rizzoli and Isles, based on characters written by author Tess Garritsen. (I just started reading a book by her last night that has Maura's character in it!)


RIZZOLI & ISLES follows Boston detective Jane Rizzoli (Harmon) and medical examiner Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander), complete opposites and good friends who solve crimes and bust some of Boston’s most notorious criminals. Growing up at opposite ends of the economic spectrum, the two remain strikingly different from one another in many ways. Jane, the only female detective in Boston’s homicide division, is a tough and gutsy cop who doesn’t let her guard down (except with Maura), dodges her overprotective mother and is better at basketball than her brother. Maura, meanwhile, is usually more comfortable among the dead than the living. She is always impeccably dressed in designer duds with a steady, sometimes icy temperament. And she is working on curbing her tendency to diagnose the people she meets – including her first dates. Jane and Maura often find themselves working together as both use their brilliant minds and expertise to figure out the “who done it” as well as the “how done it” of Boston’s most complex cases.

Despite their many differences, Jane and Maura are best friends, with a quirky and supportive relationship. As Tamaro explains, “That Jane and Maura are so different and yet so effective as a team makes them unusual.… There’s something rare about their relationship that I see in the world but not enough on television: two smart, strong, competent women who instinctively drop the protective shield when they’re with each other.”

RIZZOLI & ISLES also stars Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos) as Angela, Jane’s demanding and intrusive mother; Lee Thompson Young (FlashForward) as Det. Barry Frost, Jane’s somewhat green partner; Bruce McGill (Law Abiding Citizen) as Det. Vince Korsak, Jane’s seasoned former partner; and Jordan Bridges (Dawson’s Creek) as Jane’s brother, Frankie, a patrol cop who hopes one day to become a detective.

[dominicsmommy]

I am gonna be watching it!! I loved Angie Harmon in that show that got canceled "Woman's Murder Club". I also love the books by Tess Gerristen so I really think this will be good!

[ladywaterwind]

I am gonna be watching it!! I loved Angie Harmon in that show that got canceled "Woman's Murder Club". I also love the books by Tess Gerristen so I really think this will be good!

I loved that show too! I hated when they canceled it :(

I can't wait to see this one. Looks pretty interesting :D

[sbp]

Did you guys watch this the other night? We DVR'ed it and finally had the chance to watch it.

My review - very good!!! Definitely will keep on watching it!!!

Angie Harmon was on The View on Monday to promote the show - She was about ready to shut the door on acting so she could be home to raise her daughters when this script came in.

And the actress that plays Dr Isles... none other than the actress that played Kate on NCIS. you know the one that they killed off for no reason... Her hair is lighter on this show, and her character's personality is different than I would have expected it to be, just based on the impression I got from the book I just read, not bad different, just different.

[everprincess]

I was on the edge of my seat when I watched this show. I never fiqured out that was the actress that played Kate though thanks for the info. This will be on my TV or DVR every week. I also watched the new show called "Covert Affairs" it was very interesting as well.

[sbp]

I didn't see Covert Affairs... I didn't remember to set the DVR for that one, but I'll try to do that for next week. (btw, that's the girl from Coyote Ugly! lol)

[dominicsmommy]

I finally got to watch the first show!! I thought it rocked, i too will be watching it ever week....here's hoping this one sticks around;)

Lesley it is funny that you mentioned that Dr Isles seemed different in the books...I thought the same. i always pictured her w/dark hair and much less funny personality. I do love the chemistry between the two ladies on the show, it really works:)