NCIS: Hawai’i has been canceled after three seasons on the air, with its season finale now serving as the series finale. The show, which debuted in 2021 as a spinoff of NCIS, followed Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant and her team of naval criminal agents on the island of Oahu. It was the first NCIS spinoff to feature a female lead, with Vanessa Lachey in the starring role. The show also featured actors Noah Mills, Alex Tarrant, Yasmine Al-Bustami, and LL Cool J, who joined the cast for season 3.
Jason Antoon, who portrayed Ernie Malik on NCIS: Hawai’i, expressed his gratitude for being a part of the NCIS family and the history of the show. He highlighted the importance of the chemistry between the characters in driving the storylines and creating a sense of family among the cast. Antoon remained hopeful that the show would be renewed for a fourth season, but acknowledged that the bond he formed with his costars would continue regardless of the show’s future.
Despite the cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i, the original NCIS series has been renewed for a 22nd season, and spinoffs such as NCIS: Sydney and the new NCIS prequel, NCIS: Origins, have also been given additional seasons. Paramount+ has greenlit a spinoff featuring NCIS characters Tony and Ziva. NCIS: Hawai’i will wrap up its third season with the final two episodes airing on May 29 and May 6, respectively. The show’s cancellation comes as a disappointment to fans who have enjoyed the unique setting and characters of the Hawaii-based series.
The decision to cancel NCIS: Hawai’i marks the end of the show’s run, which saw it exploring various storylines and developing characters over three seasons. Fans have grown attached to the coastal setting, diverse cast, and strong female lead portrayed by Vanessa Lachey. While the show will not continue beyond its third season, the legacy of NCIS: Hawai’i will be remembered by fans and cast members alike for its contributions to the NCIS franchise and television history.
Antoon and his costars have formed a bond during their time working on the show, and they will continue to stay in touch and support each other even after the series finale airs. While the future of NCIS: Hawai’i remains uncertain, the actors are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the show and the larger NCIS universe. As the series comes to an end, fans will have the opportunity to say goodbye to their favorite characters and storylines, while looking forward to the future of the NCIS franchise with upcoming spinoffs and renewals of other series within the universe.