Rizzoli & Isles (2010)
A tough detective and an icy medical examiner solve gritty crimes with intimate, witty banter.
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 intense is Rizzoli & Isles?
Rizzoli & Isles is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated TV-14.
What Rizzoli & Isles feels like
- Tone
- grittyintimateearnestcozy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Rizzoli & Isles
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 7, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Rizzoli & Isles for you?
Is Rizzoli & Isles scary?
Only a little. Rizzoli & Isles has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Rizzoli & Isles gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Rizzoli & Isles sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Rizzoli & Isles OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Rizzoli & Isles?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Rizzoli & Isles?
Rizzoli & Isles is streaming on Netflix and Peacock.
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