Summary:
Taking to Instagram Stories, Vanessa Lachey, the show’s history-making lead as Special Agent Jane Tennant, expressed her mixed emotions. “Gutted, confused, blindsided,” she wrote, followed by “Grateful, confident, beloved fans!”
She acknowledged the pain of cancellation while highlighting the show’s impact and the love from fans. Lachey later shared a photo with her daughter, wearing Mickey ears adorned with NCIS letters, hinting at the show’s significance beyond entertainment. “This decision was bigger than a TV show,” her caption reads.
“Processing this news and still being present with my family,” she wrote. “I love you all! Maholo Nui Loa.”
Tori Anderson (FBI Agent Kate Whistler) expressed her grief on social media: “Having a really hard time processing this one.” She extended gratitude to the crew and fans, acknowledging the show’s importance for representation. Jason Antoon (Ernie Malik) echoed the sentiment, calling the industry “brutal” but emphasizing the fun they had filming.
Noah Mills (Jesse Boone) shared similar feelings, celebrating the experience despite the show’s end. Kian Talan (Junior Tennant) simply shared Deadline’s cancellation announcement with a heartfelt emoji.
Co-creators and executive producers Christopher Silber and Matt Bosack shared their reflections. Silber reminisced about the show’s inception, highlighting the collaborative effort and the creation of an “ohana” (family) amongst the cast and crew. Bosack echoed this sentiment, calling NCIS: Hawai’i “a dream.”
He expressed his gratitude to everyone involved, from cast and crew to the island of Oahu. He ended with a message to fans, acknowledging the importance of representation and expressing his pride in the stories they told.
The sudden cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i is a blow to the cast and crew who poured their hearts into the show. Despite the disappointment, their messages resonate with appreciation for the experience and the impact the show had on viewers.
