“NCIS Faces Backlash Amid Spinoff Shake-Up: Hawai’i Out, Sydney In”
As NCIS gears up for its next season, controversy swirls following the cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i earlier this year. Despite its high viewership, CBS justified pulling the plug with various reasons, paving the way for the debut of NCIS: Sydney—a first-of-its-kind spinoff set outside the US, featuring an all-Australian cast and crew.
While NCIS: Sydney aims for authenticity, reactions have been mixed. US fans lament the loss of NCIS: Hawai’i, arguing the replacement isn’t as captivating. In contrast, Australian viewers praise the new series, impressed by its quality and local representation.
CBS appears to bank on NCIS: Sydney to broaden the franchise’s global appeal, though it remains a contentious move among loyalists. Amidst these shifts, hope lingers for former NCIS: Hawai’i characters, who may find new homes within the expanding NCIS universe, ensuring their stories continue.
