CBS blindsides NCIS: Hawaii fans with sudden cancellation, leaving series finale on a cliffhanger
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Showrunner Matt Bosack expressed 'shock and disappointment' over the surprise axing, saying the writers had planned a dramatic season finale that now won't get resolved
Insider sources claim the decision came down to the show's subpar ratings, with viewership dipping 20% in its second season compared to the series premiere