Season Two Production Begins on the #1 New Drama “NCIS: Hawai’i” with a Traditional Hawaiian Blessing in Oahu
NCIS: HAWAI’I kicked off its second season production on the sound stages in Oahu, with a traditional Hawaiian blessing in honor of its host Hawaiian culture, which was held in line with the series’ overall filming COVID-19 safety protocols.




Series stars Vanessa Lachey, Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Jason Antoon, Yasmine Al-Bustami, and Tori Anderson participated alongside the NCIS: HAWAI’I producers and crew. Kahu (officiant) Kordell Kekoa officiated the ceremony, which included traditional royal maile leis, Oli Aloha (welcoming chant), and Pule Ho’oku’u (closing prayer). In honor of the show’s second season, the ceremony centered around “hana hou,” which translates to “work new” and “do it again!”
NCIS: HAWAI’I was the #1 new drama for the 2021-2022 season and has amassed over 11 billion potential social media impressions during its freshman season. The second season of NCIS: HAWAI’I premieres Monday, September 19 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and is available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. Paramount+. Thousands of episodes, live TV & exclusive originals–all in one place. Try it free!
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NCIS: Hawai'i |
Network: CBSGenre: CrimeSeasons: 3Episodes: 54 | |
OverviewJane Tennant, the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, and her unwavering team of specialists balance duty to family and country while investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security and the mysteries of the sun-drenched island paradise itself. |