9-1-1’s latest spinoff is already risky before it even begins given the franchise’s declining viewership and a specific choice it’s making. 9-1-1 put a unique spin on procedurals by focusing on the intersection between first responders and the chaos that occurs behind every 9-1-1 emergency in Los Angeles. The show’s exciting plots and excellent cast led to the creation of the beloved 9-1-1: Lone Star, which expanded the series into Austin, Texas. Unfortunately, 9-1-1: Lone Star was not as well received as 9-1-1, which makes the series’ plan to further expand the franchise a risky decision.
Given 9-1-1’s declining views and 9-1-1: Lone Star’s looming cancelation, the recent announcement that 9-1-1 is moving to Hawai’i seems to bear more consequences than benefits. While a 9-1-1 spinoff based in Hawai’i would be an exciting change from the views of Los Angeles and Austin, the new location could be setting the franchise up for failure. A new show would also make it possible for several 9-1-1 actors to return, but the show’s location will determine whether the spinoff can survive multiple seasons or not.
9-1-1’s Second Spinoff Will Likely Be Set In Hawai’i
A recent 9-1-1 update via Deadline has hinted that the franchise’s next spinoff will be set in Hawai’i. The exciting procedural by creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, is looking to expand the 9-1-1 universe by adding a new location to their growing franchise. The unfortunate 9-1-1: Lone Star cancelation also makes it possible to pursue a new series under the same franchise.
News about the spinoff is being kept under wraps for the moment, but a Hawai’i-based 9-1-1 will use the beautiful landscapes of Hawai’i and its tropical storms to create intricate plots that have not been possible in 9-1-1 or 9-1-1: Lone Star. The different location also means that the spinoff could reintroduce past 9-1-1 characters through crossovers or cameos to connect the various shows together. A 9-1-1 spinoff set in Hawai’i would be an exciting change for the franchise, but it would also make it an expensive spinoff to film, since shooting on location in Hawai’i is costly.
Hawai’i Being A 9-1-1 Spinoff Location Poses Some Massive Risks
A 9-1-1 spinoff set in Hawai’i is definitely something to look forward to, but it is also worrying. Not only is a Hawai’i-based series expensive to shoot, but it is also grounds for cancelations, as seen with previous spinoffs. NCIS: Hawai’i was canceled by CBS shortly after it began even with good ratings because it was too expensive to continue filming. To have 9-1-1 follow NCIS’ lead, and base a spinoff in Hawai’i as well, sets much higher standards for 9-1-1 to offset the cost of shooting on the island.
To have 9-1-1 follow NCIS ‘ lead, and base a spinoff in Hawai’i as well, sets much higher standards for 9-1-1 to offset the cost of shooting on the island.
Regarding cancelations, the 9-1-1 franchise already has bad luck in that department. 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star have both been canceled by Fox for being too expensive to film. That is why ABC picked up 9-1-1 for season 7 and why 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 will be the last season for the spinoff. To set the next 9-1-1 spinoff in Hawai’i is playing with fire given the history that the franchise has with spinoffs that failed to thrive.
