One of CBS’ longest-running scripted shows, NCIS: Los Angeles, will be coming to an end after 322 episodes and will air on the 14th of May.

One of the longest-running CBS primetime TV series is a spinoff of the main NCIS, but its abrupt termination may have more to do with cost than with ratings. The fact that LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell have been included in the series from the start suggests that they have been earning sizable salaries for each season, which may make a hypothetical 15th season a bit too pricey.

According to the trade, the show’s cast and crew were informed of its closure today, and many of them were undoubtedly taken completely by surprise. NCIS: Los Angeles just completed a three-part crossover with the other two NCIS programs, participating in a lengthy plot with the main NCIS program and the second NCIS spinoff program, NCIS: Hawai’i.

In a recent Instagram post, series actor LL Cool J made a statement on the abrupt end of the program. He shared a picture of the merged casts of the three NCIS programs and wrote: “This crossover between NCIS was a big hit! Many thanks to all of our many worldwide supporters! Our finest ratings in a long time. This is the ideal opportunity to cap off @ncisla on top of our game after 14 seasons! I’m eager to carry on my productive relationship with @cbstv. They contributed to our series B round and joined forces with @rockthebells as a strategic partner. Upcoming are more thrilling updates and dates.”

NCIS: Los Angeles profit report –

NCIS: Los Angeles, which benefited by being a part of the NCIS series, broke the record for the fastest off-network syndication sale in autumn 2009 when USA Network acquired it for a staggering $2.2M-$2.3M per episode only 6-7 weeks into its run. With syndication in more than 200 countries, the series has continued to bring in money for its creator, CBS Studios.

According to Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, “NCIS: Los Angeles has been a cornerstone of our roster for 14 seasons with characters that were a delight to watch.” “The actors, producers, and crew were fantastic network/studio partners from day one, and their collaboration, skill, and energy were clearly seen on the screen. We want to give these beloved members of our CBS family the rousing send-off they and their fans deserve since we are so appreciative of their contributions and incredible run.

NCIS: Los Angeles has been a classic CBS utility player, moving seven times in 14 seasons and aiding in the network’s efforts to reestablish a beachfront with scripted series on Sunday. This contrasts with the mothership NCIS series, which remained in its original Tuesday time slot for nearly two decades before recently switching to Monday.

The Shane Brennan-produced series has an average audience of 6.06 million people and is the most popular scripted show in its Sunday 10 PM time slot. Through January 15, Americans watched over 4.2 billion minutes of the current season, with new episodes garnering over 591 million potential social media impressions.

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