CBS President Addresses NCIS: Hawai’i Fans at Banff World Media Festival
During her address at the Banff World Media Festival, CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach provided insight into the network’s future plans, including their extensive preparations for the 2025-26 television season. However, amidst the excitement for what’s to come, NCIS: Hawai’i fans are still grappling with the disappointment of the show’s cancellation and its absence from the CBS schedule for 2024-25.
NCIS: Hawai’i concluded abruptly after its third season, leaving both fans and the cast and crew longing for a proper ending. In its place, CBS has announced NCIS: Origins, a new prequel series set to air on Monday evenings at 10/9c. This series will delve into the early years of iconic characters Gibbs and Mike Franks.
Addressing the recent cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i, Reisenbach acknowledged the difficulty of such decisions. “They’re extremely tough calls to make,” she stated, referring to the network’s decision to cancel popular shows like NCIS: Hawai’i and So Help Me Todd.
Reisenbach’s remarks shed light on the complexities involved in programming decisions, highlighting the challenges faced by networks in balancing audience preferences, financial considerations, and creative direction. As fans continue to mourn the loss of NCIS: Hawai’i, Reisenbach’s comments provide insight into the industry’s decision-making processes and the realities of navigating the ever-evolving television landscape.
