CBS has officially confirmed what many of us already felt: the cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i was a shocking move. Premiering in 2021, the NCIS spin-off was cut short after just three seasons, making it the shortest-lived installment in the franchise with only 54 episodes. Despite its formulaic nature, with snappy dialogue and a case-of-the-week structure, NCIS: Hawai’i was perfect for the streaming era. Trading Washington, D.C. for the Aloha State, it maintained the core appeal of its parent show. The abrupt end of season 4 echoes the fate of previous spin-offs like NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans, though those enjoyed longer runs. The future of other spin-offs, such as NCIS: Sydney, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Tony & Ziva, remains uncertain. However, one thing is clear: Vanessa Lachey’s portrayal of Jane Tennant deserved better from CBS. Notably, NCIS: Hawai’i was one of CBS’ most popular shows of the 2023-24 season.