Comprises spoilers for the “NCIS: Hawai’i” collection finale
There’s nothing tougher for TV lovers to deal with than a collection that manages to take an early and surprising bow. “NCIS: Hawai’i” took a danger in concluding its season with an open-ended cliffhanger. Sadly, now that the drama’s been canceled, viewers are by no means going to learn how issues pan out for Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and the remainder of the crew.
“Divided We Conquer” confirmed “NCIS: Los Angeles” vet Sam Hana (LL Cool J) within the aftermath of his elite staff being uncovered Compound Z, a lethal bioweapon, with the occasion leaving Sam in a essential state. The staff is instantly on the hunt for Dr. Analisa Cruz (Rachel Marsh), the compound’s creator and an anti-American rabble-rouser. With half the staff in Serbia and a few of it in Hawaii, it takes a joint effort to usher in Cruz, get the antidote, and save Sam’s life.
The whole lot works out nicely, with the staff finally saving Sam’s life. He is on the brink of return to Los Angeles, and everybody unites to present him a farewell occasion. Later, Jane goes dwelling to an empty home and sees Maggie Shaw (Julie White) ready for her. “No, Janey. Julie [Jane’s daughter] is not right here. And also you’re most likely going to want a drink for what’s coming subsequent…” Maggie says. The episode then fades to black.
Sadly, the viewers won’t ever discover out what kind of problem Jane’s been given. Maybe sometime, Jane and her staff may be labored into one other department of the “NCIS” household, however till then, viewers should surprise what occurs subsequent. In any occasion, they confirmed up in droves to lend their help the present’s final outing.
NCIS: Hawai’i bowed out on high
In line with TVLine, the “NCIS: Hawai’i” collection finale drew 5.41 million viewers. That is the second-best viewers the present’s had this season, solely outflanked by the season premiere. It is the primary time it is hit a 0.4 within the final six episodes. Since rankings have been an element cited within the cancellation of the present, alongside value per episode and the hope of preserving the schedule recent, which means the drama undoubtedly leaves the airwaves on a excessive observe.
Whereas it seems that the drama is simply too costly to make it a Paramount+ providing and slots are too skinny on the bottom after the SAG-AFTRA strike gummed up the 2023-2024 season, it is arduous to disclaim that “NCIS: Hawai’i” has grown a stable following that will or might not find yourself following its defacto alternative, “NCIS: Origins,” which is all concerning the earlier adventures of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and will not function Mark Harmon as his iconic character. Time will inform if CBS has made a sensible funding or tossed the child out with the bathwater. Within the meantime, for curious followers desirous to be taught extra about why such a preferred collection acquired the axe, they’ll learn Looper’s protection on why “NCIS: Hawai’i” was canceled.