The cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i was already a major blow, but a recent CBS programming update has delivered an even more shocking twist. The island-based series, known for being the third NCIS spinoff and one of the most diverse in the franchise, was canceled in 2024. As if pulling the plug on its most diverse spinoff wasn’t enough, CBS decided to replace it with NCIS: Origins, a move that felt like adding salt to the wound. While the idea of a Leroy Jethro Gibbs origin story is intriguing, NCIS: Hawai’i still holds a special place in many fans’ hearts.
The situation has worsened with the latest update. Many viewers believed that NCIS: Hawai’i was canceled ahead of its fourth season to make room for a new spinoff series. Although CBS executives haven’t explicitly confirmed this, the latest developments make it increasingly difficult to dismiss the notion that the cancellation was to pave the way for other shows. While it’s understandable that CBS had to consider the ratings, it’s disappointing that they chose to stick with canceling a show that garnered such a passionate fan response following its cancellation. The recent update is particularly disheartening for NCIS: Hawai’i fans.
