NCIS: Hawai’i star Jason Antoon openly criticized CBS following the sudden cancellation of the show despite its rising ratings. Viewers expressed frustration as NCIS: Hawai’i concluded on a cliffhanger, with hopes lingering for a potential reversal of CBS’s decision.
The fate of NCIS: Hawai’i’s fourth season remains uncertain as CBS deliberates changes to the franchise’s broadcast schedule. Weeks after the cancellation, Antoon emphasized the show’s impressive viewership data, highlighting its ranking as the 16th most-watched series during the 2023-2024 season, a notable improvement from the previous year. He also pointed out that its finale ranked 11th in terms of the largest 7-day lift for primetime finales on major broadcast networks.
Debuting in 2021, NCIS: Hawai’i, led by Vanessa Lachey’s Jane Tennant, focused on military and national security crimes. While it may not have reached the same level of popularity as its parent series, it was steadily gaining a devoted fan base when CBS unexpectedly pulled the plug. Antoon, known for portraying cyber intelligence analyst Ernie Malik, took to social media to ridicule the decision following the release of the ratings data. Check out his posts on X below: