Controversy Surrounds NCIS: Hawai’i Cancellation Amidst Viewership Data Release
The cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i has stirred controversy, coming ahead of CBS’s release of its latest viewership data. As the third NCIS spinoff to be canceled, following NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans, the Vanessa Lachey-led series had the shortest run among its canceled counterparts. The frustration is compounded by the fact that NCIS: Hawai’i ended on a cliffhanger, leaving Tennant’s next case unresolved unless CBS reconsiders its decision.
CBS has a history of reversing cancellation decisions, exemplified by the renewal of SWAT after Shemar Moore’s public comments advocating for its continuation. While Jason Antoon’s criticisms of NCIS: Hawai’i’s sudden end may not carry the same weight as Moore’s efforts, they could spark discussions among co-stars and viewers, potentially prompting CBS to reconsider NCIS: Hawai’i Season 4. Fans and cast members alike hope for a proper send-off for the series rather than leaving it unresolved.
If CBS reverses the cancellation, viewers may have to wait for information about the broadcasting schedule. NCIS Season 22 will keep its original timeslot, while Mark Harmon’s NCIS: Origins, which explores Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ backstory, will fill the spinoff’s former block. This means CBS would need to find a new slot for Tennant’s team’s return. Despite potential delays, ensuring the series has a proper conclusion outweighs any scheduling challenges, providing closure for its storyline.
