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We know one CBS series that won’t return for the 2023-24 television season. It’s been revealed that NCIS: Los Angeles has been cancelled and will end on May 14th with the conclusion of its 14th season. The spin-off series will wrap with 322 episodes, making it one of the longest-running primetime CBS series in history.
An action drama series, the NCIS: Los Angeles TV show stars Chris O’Donnell, LL Cool J, Linda Hunt, Daniela Ruah, Linda Hunt, Eric Christian Olsen, Medalion Rahimi, Caleb Castille, and Gerald McRaney. Returning guests include Duncan Campbell, Alicia Coppola, Natalia del Riego, Richard Gant, Bar Paly, Kavi Ramachandran Ladnier, Pamela Reed, and Tye White. The action drama centers on the LA-based NCIS division charged with apprehending dangerous and elusive criminals who pose a threat to United States security. Special Agent “G” Callen (O’Donnell) is a chameleon who infiltrates the criminal underworld and his partner, Special Agent Sam Hanna (J), is a former Navy SEAL. The team includes Operational Manager Henrietta “Hetty” Lange (Hunt); Special Agent Kensi Blye (Ruah), the exceptionally bright daughter of a slain Marine; Marty Deeks (Olsen), a seasoned LAPD undercover detective; Middle East specialist and cryptologist Fatima Namazi (Rahimi); and former FBI Agent Devin Rountree (Castille). Working with the team while keeping them on their toes is Retired Admiral Hollis Kilbride (McRaney). Armed with the latest in high-tech gear, this tight-knit unit is regularly sent into life-threatening situations and relies on each other to do what is necessary to protect national interests.
The 14th season of NCIS: Los Angeles averages a 0.39 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.46 million viewers. Compared to season 13, that’s down by 21% in the demo and down by 16% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM).
According to Deadline, the cast and crew of NCIS: Los Angeles have been informed about the series coming to an end. Though the series is likely expensive to produce, having been on the air for so long, the cancellation was still a surprise given the strong ratings for the three-way crossover with NCIS and NCIS: Hawai’i.
The CSI and Criminal Minds franchises have both been revived in recent years, so there’s always a chance that NCIS: Los Angeles will return in some form someday. In the meantime, the producers will have enough time to give the series a proper farewell.
“For 14 seasons, NCIS: Los Angeles has been a stalwart of our lineup with characters who were a joy to watch,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “From day one, the cast, producers and crew were amazing network/studio partners, and their teamwork, talent and spirit vividly came through on the screen. We are so grateful for the collaboration and remarkable run of these treasured members of our CBS family, and plan to give them the big sendoff they and their fans deserve.”
LL Cool J echoed that sentiment in a Twitter post and Castille also added his thoughts:
This NCIS Crossover was a huge success! After 14 seasons, it’s the perfect time to end @NCISLA on top! I look forward to continuing my partnership with @CBSTVStudios. They invested in our series B round and became a strategic partner with @RockTheBells—more exciting things ahead! pic.twitter.com/AE0JcDa2El
— LLCOOLJ (@llcoolj) January 21, 2023
Incredibly sad about the news that @NCISLA won’t be coming back to give you guys another season but man what an amazing accomplishment…14 seasons!
S/o to the best fans & crew in the world! I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity.Special Agent Devin Rountree signing off.
— Caleb Castille (@CalebCastille) January 21, 2023
What do you think? Are you disappointed that NCIS: Los Angeles has been cancelled? Would you prefer to see a final 15th season or, is 14 seasons long enough?
Quite upset especially with CBS. They like getting rid of the great shows and replace them with crap shows!!! Or they move them to Paramount + that not everyone has or can afford!!!
Extremely shocked and disappointed to see this end. I really enjoyed the show.
I love this show! NCIS, LA is so much better than the NCIS Hawaii spin-off.
UGH! always canceling the good shows. This storyline is so much better than NCIS Hawaii and so are the characters.
We stopped watching a while back. I missed the 2 computer people. The guy & the girl. They were the best part of the show…. & I don’t like, at all, the new girl.
Great show good acting and chemistry kept it real action.
I can’t believe how some people act. The show had a nice 14 year run. Also they managed to keep the core cast together all this time but people still cry about it
I am so disappointed. I have watched every episode. I never thought it was hard to follow. I enjoyed the new characters. Maybe we’ll see Callen get married to Anna now.
I hope someone picks it up.
They didn’t even see if Paramont Plus or Netflex would continue the show?!
So sad to see NCIS Los Angeles come to an end I love that the characters come from different cultural backgrounds and the women are strong role models to look up to so, and how the men treat them as their equals. It tears my heart to see a prime time show like this that deals with hard issues and current events in a way that doesn’t or should I say shouldn’t offend anyone but just opens our eyes and maybe makes us think a little more.
Content watered down by too many characters. It was difficult to keep track of them all and the in-depth storylines disappeared.
In real life, we don’t insert new characters, we stick with those we trust.
Look at the recent demise of influencers when their content gets repetitive or dries up.
For crying out loud give us something new, not someone new!
There are better shows than this.
i am pissed ..the show is good .i watch all ncis tv show series ..all 3 of them ..keep it coming ..
I stopped watching NCIS Los Angeles over 5 years ago, NCIS longer than that. I watched a few episodes of NCIS Hawaii and stopped. Too repetative, and bored me to tears. Which hurt as at first they were my favorite shows. I got burned out long ago. Its time for them to let go. They are nice people and had a good run, but all good things end. All my best for their futures in another show if they chose to continue their careers.
Mad as hell. I’m quitting the others before they quit me.
I really hate that the show is ending!! We never missed an episode! Well done!!
I’m so sad about it leaving. I have really enjoyed the show and all the cast. I will really miss them.
Please renew I love this show I hope they don’t cancel it