NCIS star Sasha Alexander’s underrated detective crime drama is enjoying a resurgence on streaming. Alexander rose to prominence in the role of Caitlin Todd in the first two seasons of the hit procedural NCIS, before exiting following her character’s on-screen death, citing the pressures and intense schedule of network television.
In addition to her role on the show, Alexander had a recurring role in Shameless as Helene Runyon, appearing in seasons 5-7. She has also appeared on the TV shows Curb Your Enthusiasm, Law & Order, FBI, Dark Blue, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, as well as the movie Yes Man.
Alexander has enjoyed a strong filmography, but she is perhaps best-known for her hugely underrated cable TV crime drama that aired between 2010 and 2016, and is considered one of the best procedurals of the 2010s. The show is now enjoying a new lease of life on streaming.
Audiences Are Responding to Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles starred NCIS’s Alexander as Dr. Maura Isles alongside Angie Harmon as Detective Jane Rizzoli, two best friends who team up to solve crimes in Boston, using two contrasting approaches to cases. Rizzoli & Isles ran for seven seasons and 105 episodes on TNT, and the show’s premiere was the most-watched commercial-supported series launch on cable television.
Rizzoli & Isles was one of the best TV procedurals during its six-year run, concluding in September 2016. Now, almost ten years after it ended, the show is experiencing a resurgence on streaming. According to Flixpatrol, the show is enjoying a steady climb up the Peacock charts, having been in the Top 10 since August 1, and currently occupying the #4 position.
Our Take On Rizzoli & Isles’ Streaming Success
With Dawson’s Creek alum Alexander heading up the cast, Rizzoli & Isles was something of a cult cable show that never became huge, but did more than enough to make its mark. The show finding a new audience and a fresh lease of life on streaming illustrates the longevity of well-written shows, and the binge-worthy nature of the series.
The show doesn’t look like it’s going to drop out of the Peacock charts anytime soon, and is performing well, indicating a mix of new and legacy fans. Rizzoli & Isles uses the popular dysfunctional partners plot device, and its interesting characters, dark tone, and chemistry between its leads continue to make it a success even years after its conclusion.
