“NCIS: Hawai’i Star Mocks CBS After Shocking Cancellation Despite Rising Ratings”
Viewers of NCIS: Hawai’i were left reeling as the show ended on a cliffhanger, with hopes dashed for a potential season 4. Despite climbing ratings, CBS made the sudden decision to cancel the series, leaving fans frustrated and uncertain about its future.
Premiering in 2021 as part of the NCIS expansion, the Hawai’i outpost introduced a new team led by Vanessa Lachey’s Jane Tennant, focusing on military and national security crimes. While it was just starting to build a solid fan base, CBS unexpectedly pulled the plug.
In a twist of irony, series star Jason Antoon, who portrayed cyber intelligence analyst Ernie Malik, took to social media to mock the cancellation after viewership data was released. He highlighted NCIS: Hawai’i’s impressive rankings, including its climb to the 16th most-watched series overall and its finale’s position as the 11th largest 7-Day lift for primetime finales on key broadcast networks.
The cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i remains a divisive topic, with fans and cast members alike expressing disappointment over CBS’s decision despite the show’s promising performance.
