NCIS: Hawai'i (2021– ) User Reviews

Huge NCIS series fan

[primeirish · 7/10 · 29 September 2021]

This hurts to write, but this needs help. It feels more CSI then NCIS. I was hopeful for it, as I've seen EVERY episode of NCIS, NCIS:LA and NCIS: NOLA, but too many unknown actors and actresses and Vanessa isn't well known enough or believable enough to carry this show.

I loved Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum PI is great, but this needs some of those characters and some of the 3 originals to guest star to help bring this back from wherever it's heading.

Please consider major changes before this fails and brings down the amazing NCIS Series.

CBS Canceled the Wrong NCIS

[videonutz · 7/10 · 5 March 2023]

Sorry, But I Truly Enjoyed NCIS LA More than NCIS Hawaii. All of the Actors were Significantly Better, All of their Characters were More Interesting, and All their Story Lines were Superior, and Much More Entertaining.

I'm Sure that the Producers Felt that the Combination of the Hawaiian Location, the Minority Female Lead, and the Inclusion of a Lesbian Female Romance would be a Winner.

But Unfortunately, that just hasn't been the Case.

All of the Characters on NCIS LA seemed so Real, and they worked so well together. It was almost like watching a Family at work. I Even thought that.the Replacement of Linda Hunt with Gerald McRaney was an Improvement, and I Truly Found the Kensi and Marty Romance to be Far More Interesting and Entertaining than the Lesbian Female Lovers.

Sorry CBS but You Sadly Canceled the Wrong NCIS Series. Just like You Did when You Canceled Magnum..... Because the New Revamped Series, on a Competitive Network, is Far Superior to the Original Series that You Decided to Cancel. The Fans Love it that Magnum and Higgins are Now a Couple!

Interesting, How a Simple Change can have such a Dramatic Effect on a Television Series's Popularity.

Perhaps, Another Network can Repeat this Accomplishment by Picking Up a 14 Year Network Hit that You Found Unworthy of Renewing. At Least We Can Hope Some Network will Try!!!

Has potential

[Manymagpie · 7/10 · 2 December 2021]

Could be a hit with another lead. Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant makes a weak impression. Traditionally Ncis has chosen a strong lead actor/actress, making the series interesting, this time they failed. The rest of the team is great and with the right lead the series has potential.

One of the worst shows I have ever seen

[djfirst · 21 September 2021]

This show is unwatchable. There is no one who can actually carry the show. No likeable character. Lousy story. If this is the best they can come up with, play Taps for the NCIS franchise. This makes me long for New Orleans. This is nothing more than a commercial for tourism in Hawaii.

It's getting better with every episode

[dbuckshnis · 8/10 · 9 November 2021]

I'm only at episode 4 - but I see potential. The characters are gelling together although I think some are weak and why the "sexual tension" issues between co-workers... so old school and professionalism should just prevail. Vanessa is finally realizing drama is different than being a MC. I miss Hawaii 5-0 and this is a good substitute.

A far cry from all the other NCIS shows

[djcmnv · 6/10 · 25 November 2021]

This one just does not cut the grade. The writing, may have worked it's way up if they actually had the right characters for the team. Though they took the step to put a female in the role of the agent in charge, they chose the wrong person to portray it and the writing downplays any intelligence the character might have.

It seems as though the writers and the network was trying to doll the show up a little. In doing so, they totally caused what could have been a great show to become a big flop.

They have to turn this show around. Replace some of the lead actors, and rewrite it's content in order to survive.

The show improves with every episode

[babyjoeysk · 9/10 · 30 November 2021]

I have browsed through the reviews here and can't believe the show's rating gets dragged down for the most unrelated reasons. Don't rate a show after only 1 episode.

This show is not the reason New Orleans got canceled and shouldn't be compared to Hawaii 5O. The show feels like maybe season 2 of the original NCIS in it's pacing. Having 5 main characters feels more realistic than just the three we were used to. People complaining about how pretty the cast is, i mean NCIS LA has handsome folks too. The show has actually a good balance between focusing on the characters and focusing on the case of the week. I prefer less personal drama in my procedurals but still need characters that feel three dimensional. I like that you can tell a case isn't solved in two days and that there is actually investigating involved. I know the review will get down voted for mentioning it but I really appreciate the diversity represented.

Disappointing

[sweber3303-590-815866 · 7/10 · 22 September 2021]

Mediocre acting from unknown actors & actresses.

Too much drama, and not enough case.

So Much Fun!

[bnwolgamot · 10/10 · 3 February 2022]

I love, love LOVE this show. The chemistry between the cast is so awesome. You can tell they like and respect each other behind the camera, and it reflects on camera in solid team bond - no matter how they pair off for work, I always enjoy it and there's always a good story between them. Having a main cast of all people of color is just so awesome, esp since they're also all so talented. I always liked Tennant, but she snuck up on me with how much I love her, b/c she is such a subtle character - quietly strong, quietly funny, it took a couple of eps but I just ADORE HER, especially since I have never liked the renegade, off the books my way or the highway team lead NCIS seems to be fond of, so I love Jane Tennant. I love how family oriented Jesse is, but also the sneak peeks into his past as a DC cop and how it might give him some hangups. LUCY IS MY FAV - she's so beautiful and funny and I love watching her (not to mention I love her relationship w Kate). Seeing prickly Kai grow into accepting love and family again is being done so well and it's just a joy. And Ernie! I love the way he is un-apologetically himself and the team treats him with absolute respect. It's very obvious they know exactly who this characters are before they stepped on camera for the first time, and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes! This is definitely my new comfort show :)

NCIS Spinoff Fatigue

[bosporan · 6/10 · 11 March 2022]

The whole NCIS universe is running out of steam - this is not surprising as there have been so many episodes with essentially the same format. It would produce better TV if they generated something different but adjacent like JAG was.

This particular series is OK, but I am not sure it would have been greenlit without the branding.

NCIS in name only and so bad it is sad.

[Honodi · 2/10 · 21 September 2021]

I really wished this would be a nice new NCIS show, since i wasn't the biggest fan of NCIS - New Orleans and expected something that was at least better than that.

But Boy , oh Boy .. was i wrong... I don't even really know where to start, there is simply nothing positive to say about this show, the cast is a diverse mix of horrible stereotypes and cliches , the acting horrible, the story so far a mix between drama and comedy and authenticity is completely absent. I don't expect a show to get everything right when it comes to military information , uniforms, ribbons , medals, agency interactions... but to get absolutely nothing right is beyond lazy and sad.

My advice would be watch episode 1 .. Judge for yourself and then do the same as i will , watch something else and never give this a second thought.

The NCIS name and the JAG franchise deserved better than this !

Strong lead roles and story line.

[kcarter-23006 · 8/10 · 26 November 2021]

Hey, I know folks don't like this show. However, I truly like it!! I love Tennant's character and leadership.

The writers needed to tighten up the banter but otherwise, the show is culturally eye opening and good!

Mediocre Series!

[jtcook-37970 · 6/10 · 8 May 2022]

This series does not appear to have it's footing yet. Not enough of that beautiful Hawaiian scenery is in the episodes and the music score is not very good. This could be a really good series, if they put a little more money and time into it. Hopefully the second season will be much improved!

Very disappointed!

[pook1-1 · 2/10 · 21 September 2021]

Bad casting, bad plot and feels more like a cheap private detective show. The cast members look and act like those who didn't make the casting for other shows based in Hawaii. Prognosis - not good!

Very Disaopointing

[Marcus1995 · 23 September 2021]

I loved NCIS New Orleans and love NCIS LA & the "original". I was excited for this from the second they announced it. And then it aired. And then I was not so much excited as sad. I like that they have a diverse cast, I like seeing Hawai'i. Beyond that I liked that it ended. The writing is terrible. The acting is terrible. This show is terrible. I will give it another chance because sometimes new shows have to find their "legs" but really this was bad. Sad because CBS has some great shows I wish they hadn't cancelled NCIS New Orleans because that show was wonderful.

I like this !

[Kaleecee · 8/10 · 18 March 2022]

I like this show! BUT they need to stop with the relationship stuff every single episode. If I see Lucy or Whistler on the screen I fast forward past them. Just get back to being agents and do the jobs. I did like the idea of new characters to see . But, let's get back to business, not these 2 females relationship!

*I was so happy to see that NCIS got rid of Gibbs cause I stopped watching that, I was so tired of his high and mightiness and thinking that NCIS would not have replaced an aging agent long ago. I hope this show gets better cause I almost can't watch it with the content as it is.

Was better before ......

[j_correa · 6/10 · 4 April 2024]

NCIS Hawaii hasn't been that great to begin with but I've given it the benefit. I've learned to like the characters as is. Storylines are pretty much the same as any other show but the location is incredible. Love Hawaii. I do prefer Magnum and 5-0 but this show gives me my Hawaii fix. With that said the Worst thing they've done, recently, is adding the "secret squirrel" crap with Sam Hanna. Since when did he become a secret agent? He doesn't fit the group and I find him annoying. When LA was cancelled he should've gone with it. LA was good and Sam fit the group well but, sorry, his EXTRA story lines suck.

A feel-good show among all the NCIS shows.

[alistairdalmeida · 10/10 · 24 May 2022]

This show isn't as bad as people make it out to be. After completing the whole season today, I feel pretty satisfied as a viewer. Although Kate had a few flaws as a character on an NCIS show, she was developed perfectly after the initial episodes. Lucy & Kate are really sweet together. Characters like Jesse & Kai kept me invested in the story. The whole vibe is different and settling. Anyways, I've given 10 stars to try and pull up the ratings a little bit because 6.1 is really not what a show like this deserves. This was a solid 7.5. Waiting on Season 2 and hoping for some improved character handling. The plots throughout episodes were fine though, Keep up the good work! 💖

Rerun of Hawaii 5/0

[joewhalen7 · 6/10 · 1 October 2021]

I just kept feeling that I was watching "Hawaii 5/0" with a new cast. Nothing particularly wrong with that, but a lot of deja vu.

Yawn!!!

[martshen-29011 · 8/10 · 10 July 2022]

B grade acting with crappy story lines. Disappointing for this franchise. Try to have small one liner jokes, but fall short. Needed a stronger cast. Find the whole show very tiring and boring to watch.

Good, but not great.

[fmbr-1 · 7/10 · 2 November 2022]

This show seems to have polarised a lot of people and I don't really get why. The characters seem okay, at very least not unpleasant; even some character growth and development. The plots are fairly standard, good guys catch bad guys sort of thing with some reasonable investigation. Production values are high and the Hawaii scenery is great to look at.

It is a little reminiscent of Hawaii Five-0, and maybe it is a little too soon after that series finished.

Granted, I also don't think that this is the best series ever either. But, I never feel like I've wasted an hour of my life watching it.

Love the show, do better for Kai

[jodee143 · 9/10 · 28 September 2021]

Why the bad writing for Kai? And Jason Antoon deserves so much more. He's a gem and if he's in a show it's definitely good. See also: Claws The show has potential. Stop with the love stories. Straight out gay... stick to a good story.

The Kai character is sad and shouldn't be.

Get rid of the forced relationship

[ksigrid · 7/10 · 25 May 2022]

The storyline of the relationship between Lucy and Kate is so cringeworthy. They have ZERO chemistry. I fast forward through their scenes. I almost stopped watching because I'm so insulted by this very dumb storyline. STOP it! No one cares about them!!

Very disappointed!

[jaywes-51086 · 2/10 · 1 October 2021]

They should have never cancelled Hawaii 5-0 because this show is beyond terrible!!! And Vanessa Lachay as the lead investigator? Terrible choice! Poor acting and poor plots!!!!

NCIS HAWAII

[poppaheavyst · 21 September 2021]

WEll I was looking forward to this until this show looked like Dec 8th 1941. If you don't understand the reference it was a total BOMB. Poor storyline, really bad acting, looks more like a bunch of teenage wannabe Nancy Drew's and Hardy boys. The Bowery Boy would have been much better than this.