Will CBS Bring Back NCIS: Hawaii After Uncanceling SWAT?

CBS reversed its unpopular decision to cancel “S.W.A.T.,” but the network hasn’t done the same for other crime dramas. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach confirmed that “NCIS: Hawai’i” won’t return, as the company prioritizes fresh programming.

Despite good ratings, often drawing over 5 million viewers each week during its three-season run, “NCIS: Hawai’i” was canceled to focus on new projects and reallocate financial resources. This decision has perplexed many supporters.

While “NCIS: Hawai’i” is gone, the franchise remains strong, with plans for expansion. However, one forthcoming “NCIS” series has already attracted fan backlash, linked to CBS’ polarizing cancellation decisions.

NCIS: Hawai’i’s Discontinuation Sparks Controversy

The discontinuation of “NCIS: Hawai’i” has stirred controversy among fans. Many have been hoping for the return of Leroy Jethro Gibbs since Mark Harmon left the series. “NCIS: Origin,” a prequel set in Gibbs’ younger days with Harmon narrating, was meant to be a fan favorite. However, not everyone is pleased.

The cancellation of “NCIS: Hawai’i” has led some viewers to boycott the “Young Gibbs” series, believing it was cut to make way for “NCIS: Origin,” which seems designed to capitalize on Gibbs’ popularity. These fans expect the new show to be less diverse and interesting than “NCIS: Hawai’i” and are not interested in watching it.

There is hope that characters from “NCIS: Hawai’i” will appear in future shows, but for the time being, many fans simply want the show to continue in its current format and hope CBS gives it the “S.W.A.T.” treatment.