NCIS: Hawaiʻi season 3 explained

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Showrunner:Matt Bosack
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Num Episodes:10
Network:CBS
Episode List:List of NCIS: Hawaiʻi episodes

The third and final season of the American police procedural television series premiered on CBS on February 12, 2024 during the 2023–24 television season, and concluded on May 6. A total of 10 episodes were produced for the season. On April 26, 2024, CBS cancelled the series after three seasons.[1] The network explained that the reason behind for the decision was due to financial costs, the show ratings, and the network's TV show lineup for the 2024-2025 schedule.[2]

The third season of NCIS: Hawaiʻi ranked #16 with an average of 7.78 million viewers.[3]

Cast and characters

See main article: List of NCIS: Hawaiʻi characters.

Main

Special Guest Star

Guest

Episodes

See also: List of NCIS: Hawaiʻi episodes.

Production

Development

On February 21, 2023, CBS renewed the series for a third season.[4]

The production of the season was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the United States.[5]

Casting

On May 22, 2023, following the series finale of , it was announced that LL Cool J would reprise the role of Sam Hanna as a recurring guest star in the third season.[6]

Filming

Filming for the third season began on December 4, 2023.[7]

On January 5, 2024 it was announced that star Daniela Ruah would be directing an episode this season,[8] later revealed be episode 7 "The Next Thousand”.[9]

Release

The third season premiered on February 12, 2024.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Canceled After Three Seasons at CBS. Otterson. Joe. April 26, 2024. Variety.
  2. Web site: Hailu . Selome . 2024-05-02 . ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Was Canceled Because of ‘Financials and Performance Overall,’ CBS Says . 2024-05-31 . Variety . en-US.
  3. Web site: Schneider. Michael. 100 Most-Watched TV Series of 2023-24: This Season’s Winners and Losers. Variety. May 28, 2024. May 28, 2024.
  4. Web site: CBS Renews 9 Series, Including NCIS, NCIS: Hawai'i and Survivor. TVLine. Mitovich. Matt Webb. February 21, 2023. February 21, 2023.
  5. Web site: The Writers Strike Highlights The TV Industry's Streaming Problem. Maas. Jennifer. Variety. 12 July 2023. 11 July 2023. July 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230717111019/https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/writers-strike-tv-industry-streaming-problem-1235666463/. live.
  6. Web site: LL Cool J Joins Cast Of 'NCIS: Hawai'i' Season 3 Reprising Sam Hanna Role. Deadline.com. Rosy. Cordero. May 22, 2023. May 23, 2023.
  7. Web site: White . Peter . 2023-11-27 . 'NCIS: Hawai'i' Returning To Production After Traditional Blessing Ceremony As LL Cool J Reprises Role As Sam Hanna . 2023-11-28 . Deadline . en-US.
  8. Web site: ‘NCIS: LA’ Star Daniela Ruah Returns To Direct Two Episodes In ‘NCIS’ Universe. February 27, 2024.
  9. https://www.instagram.com/p/C3MzCPsueXJ/|
  10. Web site: TVLine . Team . 2023-10-17 . When Is Your Favorite TV Show Back? An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series . 2023-11-13 . TVLine . en-US.