When it comes to interesting and compelling storylines, NCIS: Hawaii has them. Those storylines aren’t the biggest reasons why I think this series needs to be saved. They are certainly up there, but this show means so much more. Let’s face it — when a beloved TV show faces the chopping block, fans don’t take it lightly. And when that show is NCIS: Hawaii, you better believe the outcry is LOUD. From its lush visuals to its powerful representation and thrilling plotlines, this isn’t just another spinoff — it’s a cultural reset. Yet despite its success and loyal fanbase, rumors of cancellation loom like dark clouds over the island.
There are also the number of jobs this series brought into Hawaii to consider as well. While this isn’t a reason that makes my list, I do want to discuss the 700+ jobs in the industry that are now going to be lost. We’re currently in an economic crisis around the world. NCIS: Hawaii was still performing well in the linear ratings, so the idea of this loss of all those jobs is heartbreakingly wrong. But, there are so many other reasons to save this show. It’s why the campaign to save the series continues. Just look at how loud everyone is on social media and how many have already signed the campaign. CBS needs to listen, especially considering there was space on the schedule after all!
Encourage more girls to fight for positions of power
The patriarchal society is still strong, and it needs to be pulled down. Too many young girls and women think that positions of authority and power are only for men. That’s not the case, and NCIS: Hawaii proves that.
Jane Tennant is the Agent-in-Charge at the Hawaii base. She is strong-willed, smart, but also a leader. This isn’t a woman who has bullied or slept her way to the top like so many shows of the past liked to show—as a way to degrade women and their ability to lead. This is a woman who has stood out for her skills and her way of nurturing a team. She encourages her team members to go with their gut, and she has their backs every step of the way.
Lucy Tara also stepped up in positions of authority throughout the series. We’ve seen Kate Whistler take charge now and then, even when she wasn’t all that certain in herself. I’ve loved seeing these women grow in confidence and capabilities, offering something for the younger generation to look up to. As someone who only really had Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed to do that, I want more of this!
Hell, it’s not even just women and girls getting role models. One thing I adore was how Ernie showed just how men should act in face of rejection. He was interested in Knight from the flagship series, but she wasn’t interested in him. Did Ernie decide to use his computer skills to stalk and doxx her like so many men do in real life? Not at all. He was sad, but he accepted that it was Knight’s choice and there is someone out there for him. He gave young boys a positive role model.
There’s something special about NCIS: Hawaii. It’s not just about solving crimes — it’s about community, culture, and connection. Canceling it now would be cutting off something that’s still growing, still evolving, and still making an impact. So to the decision-makers, we say this: Don’t pull the plug. Give NCIS: Hawaii the chance it deserves. And to the fans — now’s the time to be louder than ever. Let’s make sure the waves don’t go silent.
