It seems that CBS disagrees with you, because every indication says it was the network's decision to cancel the spinoff of the long-running procedural hit.

The news came at the same time as a few other schedule announcements, including an unrelated cancellation (the sitcom "Mom"), but more notably, the unveiling of a new "NCIS" spinoff — this one set in Hawaii.

That timing suggests that: a) the cancellation was a decision based on the network's schedule, and b) CBS is in no way done with the NCIS brand — just the southern-fried flavor of it. You can even hear it in the polished, post-announcement statements from the people involved.

Executive producers Christopher Silber and Jan Nash said that, "As disappointed as we are to see 'NOLA' end, we couldn't be prouder of the work we've done."

Meanwhile, CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl said, "We're pleased to give it a big sendoff" and reassured viewers they "will have the opportunity to say 'goodbye' to their favorite characters as the final season wraps."

Based on those statements, the creative team was still in mourning while the network exec was looking at the strategic end of the decision. Of course, that could all be cover. There could still be some behind-the-scenes reason we haven't heard yet, and maybe never will.

It should also be noted the network gave the show seven seasons (150-plus episodes), which is way more than most get. The show's seventh, and now final, season is planned to wrap later this spring.

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