New Romance Could Fill the Void Left by NCIS: Hawai’i Cancellation
**A potential romance for one NCIS character might help fans cope with the recent cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i.**
Last month, CBS announced the cancellation of the island-based spinoff just before its season 3 finale, leaving fans with a cliffhanger for characters like Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey), Kate Whistler (Tori Anderson), and others. With NCIS: Hawai’i not returning for season 4, the flagship NCIS series will need to step up and fill the gap.
**A Romance to Watch on NCIS**
There’s a buzz around NCIS that a new romantic storyline could be introduced to soften the blow of Hawai’i’s cancellation. Diona Reasonover, who plays Kasie Hines, hinted in a recent TVLine interview that her character might find love in the upcoming season. Reasonover expressed a desire for Kasie to “get into some online dating” and explore what her profile would look like, potentially leading to a significant romantic arc.
**Kasie’s Love Life: A Fresh Start?**
Kasie’s romantic life hasn’t been in the spotlight for a while. In season 21, episode 3, “Lifeline,” Kasie confides in former NCIS agent Eric Webb (Chris McKenna) about her relationship struggles. She admits to three failed relationships in the last five years, blaming herself for their failures and burying herself in work instead of addressing her issues.
Reasonover, who is openly LGBTQ+, wants her character’s love life to reflect her own experiences. Kasie’s brief relationship with Piper (Tess Aubert) from the NCIS Cyber Division in season 19 was short-lived. Reasonover has shared her dream casting for Kasie’s partner, mentioning actor and singer Keke Palmer as a top choice. A new relationship could provide Kasie with much-needed personal growth and resonate with viewers, filling the void left by the abrupt end of NCIS: Hawai’i.
As NCIS moves into its new season, a fresh romantic storyline for Kasie Hines might be just what the franchise needs to maintain its appeal and keep fans engaged.
