'HEARTBROKEN'
FANS of NCIS: Los Angeles have slammed executives' decision to end the program after 14 seasons.
Social media was ablaze with fury after the cancellation as cast members say their emotional goodbyes to the iconic primetime military drama.
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CBS execs decided to pull the plug on one of their longest-running programs and announced the series finale will take place on May 14.
President of CBS Entertainment Amy Reisenbach announced the news saying: "For 14 seasons, NCIS: Los Angeles has been a stalwart of our lineup with characters who were a joy to watch.
"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."
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Following the announcement, fans shared their frustrations online with the major decision to end after 322 episodes.
"@CBS always canceling shows that I love," a miffed fan said.
"They need to stop."
Another frustrated viewer tweeted: "I'm upset that NCIS:LA is ending. I'm going to miss Deeks. He's my favorite and makes me smile and laugh.
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"There aren't many good shows on anymore. First Supernatural, then Criminal Minds, then Hawaii Five 0. Now NCIS:LA I'm going to cry."
"I'm shocked and saddened by this news," a third upset fan said on Twitter.
"It is a very good show, the characters and plot are interesting to watch. Will miss NCIS LA"
Stars like Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J, and Daniela Ruah shared their heartwrenching reaction after the news broke online.
Cool J, who plays Sam Hanna in the show, celebrated a successful crossover with other spin-offs before acknowledging the cancellation.
"This NCIS Crossover was a huge success!" the actor wrote.
"After 14 seasons, it's the perfect time to end @NCISLA on top!"
Chris O'Donnell, who plays Grisha Callen, wrote an emotional caption on an Instagram post of him and his partner Hanna.
"What an amazing 14-year ride with my @ncisla family" he said.
"Just want to take a moment to say thank you to all of our amazing fans that tuned in every week. On to the next adventure!"
Actress Daniela Ruah called the 15-year experience "an absolute dream" and gave a shout-out to the fans who made it happen.
"So many feelings to process and too many words to say," she wrote on Instagram after posting a picture of her character Kensi Blye.
"I will save them for a later date… I’m so so grateful to have been a part of this NCISLA family.
"The show lasted this long because of all of you"
NCIS: Los Angeles is an intense drama about the high-stakes world of a division of NCIS that is filled with dangerous and cunning criminals who pose a threat to national security.
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The season finale will be aired on CBS and will be streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+.
The show's weekly slot was moved seven times during the 14-season period because of its popularity.