From 2010 to 2016, the detective series "Rizzoli and Isles" ("Companions") was broadcast on the American television channel TNT . The actors for seven seasons embodied on the screen the images of police officers from Boston, working in the murder investigation department. This crime drama is based on a series of novels by American writer Tess Gerritsen.
Literary source
The two main characters, police detective Jane Rizzoli and pathologist Mora Isles, appeared on the pages of the bestselling books "Surgeon" and "Apprentice." Gerritsen's books are referred to as medical thrillers. The specific genre is explained by the fact that for a long time the writer worked as a doctor and has extensive knowledge in this field.
In order to get a reliable picture of the police work routine, Gerritsen spoke with former detectives from the murder investigation department. The pilot episode was based on the novel The Apprentice, which tells the story of the hunt for a dangerous necrophilic maniac with knowledge in medicine and his imitator. The literary source appears in the series: in one scene, the killer reads Herritson’s novel "Silent Girl".
Plot
Crime drama takes place in Boston. Included in the image of the police, the actors of the series "Rizzoli and Isles" in each episode investigate one or more murders. The two main characters, who are truly enthusiastic about their work, devote their beloved work most of their time and, performing their duties, show high professionalism and fanatical perseverance.
The peculiarity of this crime series is that it shows in detail the life of the characters outside the police service. Much attention is paid to their relations with relatives, as well as to the unusually close, close and tender friendship between the two main characters, whose nature remains not completely clear, which contributes to the popularity of this drama among representatives of sexual minorities.
Leading roles and actors in the series "Rizzoli and Isles"
The image of a police detective was embodied on the screen by Angie Harmon, a former professional model who left the podium for a career in cinema. Joining the Rizzoli and Isles cast of actors earned her the Gracie Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
The character of Angie Harmon is not easy. Detective Jane Rizzoli is sarcastic, independent and self-confident. She has a sharp mind and wild Italian temperament. Rizzoli was raised by an overly caring mother, which left an imprint on her adult life. It’s hard for her to trust anyone other than her best friend, forensic expert Mora Isles. Relations with a stubborn and strong-willed mother are still a headache for Rizzoli. The detective’s apartment, shown in some episodes, amazes with chaos and disorder. Several times, pursuing criminals, she is in mortal danger and injured. Angie Harmon and her fearless heroine stand out among the actors and roles of Rizzoli and Isles.
The image of the chief forensic expert at the Boston Police Department went to Sasha Alexander. This is the stage name of the American actress of Serbian descent Susana Drobnyakovich. Mora Isles is calm and calm. It is difficult to unbalance. Isles is a walking encyclopedia. She tells others a wide variety of facts, regardless of whether they are relevant or not. Mora loves her work and enthusiastically explores corpses. She received the nickname "Queen of the Dead" for her habit of dressing elegantly before visiting a morgue or crime scene. Despite the fact that Jane and Mora are best friends, in character and temperament they are the most dissimilar characters among the roles and actors of Rizzoli and Isles.
Minor Heroes
In the series there are several more important characters. One of them is former partner Jane, an old experienced detective named Vincent Korsak. His role was played by actor Bruce McGill, known to viewers for a large number of television films. His character refers to Jane as a father and protects her from dangers.
The main character has a brother Francesco Rizzoli. He also serves in the police. Brother perceives Jane as a role model and in the fifth season receives the title of detective. It was played by Jordan Bridges, a hereditary actor and nephew of the famous Jeff Bridges.
A significant place in the series is occupied by the relationship of Jane with her mother, who complains that she has not slept at night since her daughter became a cop. Her image was embodied on the screen by Lorraine Bracco, Oscar nominee.
It is impossible to mention all the characters in the series, since the list of supporting roles and actors of Rizzoli and Isles includes too many names.
Tragic event
During the filming of the fourth season, actor Lee Thompson Young, who played teammate Jane, died. He died from a gunshot wound, which, in all probability, inflicted on himself. The creators of the series decided not to seek a replacement for the character of Lee Thompson Young.
Popularity Ratings
The premiere of the police drama was incredibly successful. The plot, actors and roles of "Rizzoli and Isles" attracted the attention of nine million cable television viewers. This figure is an absolute record. Throughout all seven seasons, the series was one of the five most popular television projects.