Fans of NCIS: Hawai’i are understandably frustrated and disappointed by CBS’s decision to cancel the show. They feel cheated, especially given the unresolved cliffhanger the series ended on. Many express a preference for the representation and leadership portrayed in NCIS: Hawai’i, highlighting the importance of having a woman in charge as a role model.
The announcement of NCIS: Origins, a spinoff focusing on Gibbs’ early years, has further fueled fan discontent. While some admit to liking Austin Stowell, who plays Gibbs, they question the necessity of the new show and express skepticism about its premise.
Two new cast members, Patrick Fischler and Julian Black Antelope, have been added to NCIS: Origins, with Fischler portraying NCIS Special Agent in Charge Cliff Walker and Black Antelope playing Chief Medical Examiner Kai Blackrock. The characters are set to add depth to the storyline, with Walker striving for agency respect and Blackrock confronting personal challenges.
NCIS: Origins is set in 1991, preceding the events of NCIS, and follows a young Gibbs and his team led by Mike Franks at the NIS Camp Pendleton office. The show has received a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 season, prompting mixed reactions from fans who remain skeptical about its potential compared to the beloved NCIS: Hawai’i.
