NCIS: Hawai’i Star Slams CBS as Third Spinoff Gets the Axe
The cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i stirred controversy long before CBS released its latest viewership data. This marks the third spinoff from the acclaimed police procedural franchise to meet its end, following NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans. What adds to the frustration is that the Lachey-led series had the shortest tenure on air among all the canceled offshoots.
Adding salt to the wound, NCIS: Hawai’i ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans hanging with Tennant’s next case set up but unresolved. However, there’s a glimmer of hope as CBS has previously reversed decisions on shows, notably with SWAT after public comments from Shemar Moore. While Antoon’s criticisms may not single-handedly sway CBS, they could spark discussions among co-stars and viewers, potentially leading to a reconsideration for NCIS: Hawai’i Season 4.
If the cancellation is overturned, fans might have to wait for a while for broadcasting details. With NCIS Season 22 maintaining its timeslot, the spinoff’s spot will be filled by Mark Harmon’s NCIS: Origins, focusing on Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ backstory. This means CBS will need to rearrange schedules for Tennant and her team’s return to the small screen.
Stream NCIS: Hawai’i on Paramount+.
