The 9-1-1 transferred to ABC after its original network pulled the plug on it. That said, its spinoff, 9-1-1 Lone Star continues to be on Fox and will finish its run there after the current year. ittedly, the cancellation remains divisive, but there's a silver lining to it, as its end means the beginning of a new offshoot.

In a new report from Deadline, citing anonymous sources, the next 9-1-1 franchise installment will be in Hawaii. Other states were considered to follow Los Angeles and Austin as the location of the next endeavor. Apparently, Las Vegas was a favorite. Most recently, however, the creators of the project are now more interested in establishing their next police procedural set in the 9-1-1 franchise in Hawaii. Despite this, however, the outlet notes some challenges for this to officially move forward, which includes the island being an expensive state to shoot in. ABC and Studio 20th Television have declined to comment.

Why A 9-1-1 Spinoff In Hawaii Is Exciting But Also Risky

Hawaii Is An Expensive Filming Location

Hawaii has been a popular procedural location for TV, with shows like Gilligan’s Island, both Hawaii Five-0s and Magnum P.I. as well as Lost, using the island paradise as their backdrop. That being said, setting up production in Hawaii comes with a high cost. CBS just cancelled NCIS: Hawai'i after just three seasons and a massive cliffhanger, supposedly due to cost-cutting. It's worth noting that the youngest contemporary NCIS spinoff was doing great numbers, being the #12 most-watched non-sports program of the last TV cycle. Even with that performance, the network was compelled to pull the plug on it.

Currently, Fox has the only show on network TV that is set in Hawaii — Rescue Hi-Surf. Produced by John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television, it is somewhat similar to Baywatch in premise. Based on other 9-1-1 shows, however, it's supposed next spinoff will expand on just responding to accidents and snafus on the beach, but also going to various emergencies throughout the island. This would allow it to showcase the rest of Hawaii's beauty.

Our Take On A 9-1-1 Spinoff In Hawaii

Production Cost Can Determine The Spinoff's Future

Ultimately, a 9-1-1 spinoff set in Hawaii is exciting. It's also accessible with Bobby and Athena in the flagship series, leading to crossovers. That said, I'm wondering how sustainable it can be, considering the production cost for shows filming on the island. Cancelling 9-1-1: Lone Star after season 5 has already been met with backlash from viewers who are invested in its narrative. Perhaps, it would be better if the people behind the new offshoot focus on its long-term viability. While finding the perfect backdrop for a show is important, viewers will come if it has good stories.

Source: Deadline