Cancellation Blues for ‘NCIS: Hawaii’
In a recent announcement from CBS, the primetime drama-series ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ has been officially scrapped after a three-season spree. This puts an end to its reign as the last CBS scripted series, teetering on the brink of a decision concerning its continuation into the upcoming season. Viewers should mark their calendars for the series finale, set to grace our screens on May 6th.
The Star Performance of ‘NCIS: Hawaii’
Showcasing stars like Vanessa Lachey and LL Cool J, the latter stepping into the Hawaiian franchise this season from ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’, ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ delivered a remarkable performance in terms of viewership. According to Nielsen’s seven-day linear ratings, the show managed to engage an average of 7.8 million viewers per episode, and an extended viewership of about 10 million over a 35-day period across multiple platforms.
Despite this, the show’s performance, while noteworthy, was visibly lacking when compared to other mainstays in the CBS lineup. Thus, the network has decided to pull the plug on this sun-soaked investigation series.
What’s Next for the NCIS Franchise?
The NCIS franchise has been a mainstay of CBS’s lineup for several years. With the cancellation of ‘NCIS: Hawaii’, which lasted only 54 episodes over three seasons, it marks the shortest run in the franchising history. Yet, CBS is not completely breaking away from the popular NCIS universe.
Excitingly, they plan to launch ‘NCIS: Origins’ in the 2024-25 season. Undoubtedly a treat for fans, this prequel will shine light upon a younger version of the much loved character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Furthermore, the franchise will continue down under with ‘NCIS: Sydney’ and additional spinoffs airing on Paramount+. This fresh content will prominently feature original series actors Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly reprising their celebrated roles.
Rearranging the CBS Lineup
The closure of ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ hints towards a significant realignment within the CBS programming unit. This change also puts an end to the uninterrupted filming process in Hawaii by CBS since 2010, following other hit shows like ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ With all fates of scripted series now determined, the network readies itself for a fresh lineup of entertainment for viewers worldwide.
In conclusion, while ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ has wound up its island adventure, fans can look forward to fresh content under the umbrella of the NCIS franchise. CBS keeps its commitment to entertain audiences by stirring up its lineup and assuring viewers of exciting content in the near future. Stay tuned for the groundbreaking series finale of ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ on May 6th, followed by a fresh wave of quality entertainment on CBS.
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