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CBS viewers have seen three of the network’s dramas cancelled in recent weeks. NCIS: Hawai’i, So Help Me Todd, and CSI: Vegas (above) will not return with new seasons in the fall. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach revealed the reasons behind the decisions made to cancel the shows.
Ultimately, the cancellations happened for the usual reasons — money and viewership. Per Variety, Reisenbach said:
“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going. We had to make some really tough choices this year. Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
Vanessa Lachey, Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Jason Antoon, Tori Anderson, and Kian Talan star in the NCIS Hawai’i series which follows the NCIS office at Pearl Harbor under the leadership of the first female Special Agent in Charge. Word is that the studio was willing to make deep budget cuts and other concessions to secure a fourth season renewal of the expensive series, but CBS still opted to cancel the drama.
As for So Help Me Todd, CBS president and CEO George Cheeks called the cancellation of the series “heartbreaking.”
Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin, Madeline Wise, Tristen J. Winger, Inga Schlingmann, and Rosa Arredondo star in the So Help Me Todd series which follows the relationship of a mother and son as they work together to solve crimes.
CSI: Vegas was also cancelled by CBS, but a new addition to the CSI franchise is currently in development. Per Deadline, Reisenbach said, “I definitely think that franchise is alive and well and we continue to be in discussions. It’s a part of our legacy.”
Starring Paula Newsome, Marg Helgenberger, Matt Lauria, Mandeep Dhillon, Ariana Guerra, Lex Medlin, and Jay Lee, CSI: Vegas follows the Crime Scene Investigation team as they work to solve crimes in Las Vegas.
Could viewers see any of these shows saved by Paramount+, as has happened with shows like SEAL Team and Evil? As far as the trio of recently cancelled shows, Reisenbach said no.
The chances of that happening are always slim. Cheeks said, “Budgets are challenged, so we don’t have an unlimited number of slots on Paramount+. It’s something that we’re always open to, but it’s never a guarantee.”
What do you think? Have you enjoyed any of these three CBS shows? Which would you save from cancellation if you could?
We loved “so help me Todd” we are really upset it was cancelled!
Keep NCIS Hawaii series as I really enjoy this one and the original NCIS series.
Please bring NCIS Hawii back. Its better than Sydney. I cant understand what they are saying most of the time. Really enjoy NCIS Hawaii
Canceling NCIS Hawaii is ridiculous. The show had good chemistry. And you’re telling us NCIS Sydney is more profitable. I can hardly understand the Aussie. Maybe it’s time to get rid of Amy reisenbach .I won’t watch the replacement aß I don’t watch Fire land because of magnum p i
Please bring CSI las vegas, so help me todd back. They were just starting to hit their strides.
Here’s an idea for CBS, Save NCIS Hawaii and So Help me Todd. 2 of my favorite shows along with Ghosts and the new Series Tracker. Stop looking at ratings and listen to the fan’s. And fire the bonehead executive’s that want to cancel these great shows.
Yes I have a wonderful idea CBS ??? Cancel FBI, NCIS: Origins, Blue Bloods, SWAT, Elsbeth and leave NCIS: Hawai’i, and CSI: Vegas: on the air for they are so much better shows !!!!!!!!!
Yes I have the most wonderful deal CBS cancel FBI, NCIS: Origins, Blue Bloods, SWAT, Elsbeth,: That CBS Set for 2024-25 Schedule with New and Returning Series and leave NCIS: Hawai’i and CSI: Vegas: on the air for they are much better shows !!!!!
I never miss ncis hawaii I’ll b heart broken if I lose my ohana to me their family I’ve watched them for 3 years and now we’re going to lose them please try and save the show I’d appreciate it
I love So Help Me Todd. I watch Ghosts so that I don’t miss SHMT and I stick around for Elsbeth because it’s after SHMT. I will not be watching Matlock *because* it is taking the slot for SHMT. Which means I might not watch CBS at all on Thursdays. The other shows are good, but for me, SHMT is the main event.
There are so many folks that have connections to Hawaii and CBS has managed to eliminate all 3 major shows that helps us keep our connections – 5-0, Magnum, and now NCIS Hawaii. It goes w/o saying that I am extremely disappointed in those decisions. Seems like all the shows that have great diversity in the actors and super scripts bite the dust.
Also what might be the best of the recent StarTrek series (Discovery) is also being eliminated. When will it stop and maintain shows that the viewers love rather than those that make sense for the executives
You can’t fault CBS for Hawaii 5-0. That was Alex O’Loughlins decision. He was having pain issues from doing too many of his own stunts in the early years. Since 5-0 ended he hasn’t done anything else.
so mad on all of therse show being cancelled
Do the television executives actually read our comments?
I live in England and would bring myself in my manual wheelchair to protest outside their studios.
I know where they film and are based.
I am very passionate about my American brothers and sisters. I love many of your shows that some here do not understand.
I am not a fan of reality shows or fakery on game shows.
Save So Help Me Todd!!!!!!!! I love the humor and the interaction between the Mom and Todd. It’s fun, fast action and decent. KEEP IT ON.
I love So Help Me Todd! I think it’s a mistake to cancel such a well done show with a remarkable cast. I think there are many more stories to tell.