The upcoming NCIS spinoff doesn’t stand a chance against its canceled counterpart.
The past few months have been tough for the NCIS franchise and its fans. Despite the franchise expanding with two new series, some shows have faced a less fortunate fate. The recently canceled NCIS: Hawai’i has left its huge fandom rallying to bring it back. Fans believe that another NCIS spinoff is to blame for NCIS: Hawai’i’s untimely demise.
The new spinoff, NCIS: Origins, has already drawn criticism, with many fans deeming it unnecessary. Even before its official release, it’s seen as an unwelcome addition that adds nothing new to the well-known backstory of young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Critics argue it’s responsible for the cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i, a show that brought fresh, compelling content during its three-season run.
A Reddit thread from about a month ago sums up the sentiment, with users arguing that fans are already familiar with Gibbs’ story from the original show’s 19 seasons. They suggest that NCIS: Origins is unlikely to offer anything valuable and lament that it came at the expense of the beloved NCIS: Hawai’i, which was doing well in ratings.
One user noted that Gibbs was a “two-dimensional” character whose story had been fully explored, while NCIS: Hawai’i was considered far more important. This comment resonated with many, gaining significant upvotes and agreement.
NCIS: Origins, along with the original show’s season 22, will premiere on CBS this fall.