“Blindsided”: Cast, fans react to NCIS: Hawaii cancellation.

Cast members and fans alike have shared their views on the news that NCIS: Hawaii is ending at three seasons.

Vanessa Lachey, who stars in the show as Jane Tennant, shared that she was “blindsided by the decision.” Posting to Instagram, she wrote: “Gutted, confused, blindsided.

“Grateful, confident, beloved fans.” She then added: “Processing this news and still being present with my family. I love you all! Mahalo Nui Loa.”

Jason Antoon, who stars as tech wizard Ernie Malik, and Seana Kofoed, who recurs as Commander Chase, and who are married in real life also about the cancellation.

Antoon said, “Mahalo to our amazing cast and crew. There will never be another ohana like this one. Even though we are all shocked and disappointed, I will cherish our time on the island.”

Kofoed added, “While the cast is, of course, heartbroken, because we loved playing these characters, we’re incredibly grateful to our amazing showrunners, Chris [Bosack], Jan [Nash] and Matt [Silber]—and all the NCIS: Hawai’i writers—for creating this mold-breaking world within the NCIS universe—telling great, entertaining stories while representing the diverse and wonderful world in which we live.”

Fans have also taken to social media with #SaveNCISHawaii campaigning and mounted a petition with 15,000 signatures in just a few hours.

The petition reads: “The show has broken barriers by portraying women in leading roles, inspiring countless girls and women to see themselves as leaders. The two lesbian characters have helped many viewers come to terms with their sexuality, providing much-needed representation on mainstream television.

“Furthermore, storylines dealing with PTSD and trauma have offered solace to those grappling with similar issues in their own lives. Beyond its impact on individual viewers, NCIS: Hawaii has also brought together a diverse fandom community that spans across ages and backgrounds. It has breathed new life into an already beloved franchise by attracting a wider audience.

It continues: “However, this beacon is under threat as CBS have cancelled the show after only its third season. Such an action does not only disappoint fans but also rob many viewers of these important representations and narratives.

“We urge CBS to continue producing NCIS: Hawaii for multiple more seasons or at least provide us with a full Season 4 to bid farewell properly to these beloved characters who have become part of our lives over the years.”

The finale will air stateside next week.

Source: Yahoo, Parade