'NCIS' Season 14 Cancellation Update: Series Following 'Criminal Minds' Season 12's Fate? Both Shows Ending?

A number of popular shows gracing the small screens for years are rumored to be canceled. "NCIS" Season 14 is now on the list of shows, which future is bleak. According to reports, "NCIS" Season 14 and "Criminal Minds" Season 12 might be on their final run.

"NCIS" and "Criminal Minds" both follow the adventures of special agents with different areas of concentration. "NCIS" follows the fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that investigates crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

On the other hand, "Criminal Minds" is a procedural drama that focuses on profiling the criminals dubbed as unsub or "unknown subject" rather the criminals itself. Just like the "NCIS," "Criminal Minds" are packed with actions, thrill and surprises.

"Criminal Minds" and "NCIS" have been gracing the small screens for over a decade. "NCIS" premiered on Sept. 23, 2003. Meanwhile, "Criminal Minds" premiered on Sept. 22, 2005.

It looks like the shows are heading the same fate. "Criminal Minds" Season 12 and "NCIS" Season 14 are rumored to be canceled. These series might be on their final run and yes, due to similar reasons.

"Criminal Minds" Season 12 turned their fans off when the production fired Thomas Gibson who played agent Aaron Hotchner in the series. Hotch is a key character in "Criminal Minds" that fans boycotted the show when they learned about Thomas Gibson's departure.

Yes, "Criminal Minds" Season 12's rating continues to drop as fans turn their back due to Hotch's absence. Reports have it that the production will bring back Thomas Gibson's Hotch and give him a proper departure in "Criminal Minds."

Meanwhile, "NCIS" lose Michael Weatherly who played Tony Dinozzo last season. Since then "NCIS" Season 14's rate continues to drop, suggesting that the show might be canceled.

"NCIS" Season 14 spoilers suggest that they might invite Michael Weatherly in the show. "NCIS" Season 14 Episode 7 titled "Home of the Brave" might feature Tony Dinozzo.

#NCIS Big surprise to see Tony! I didn't know it was a repeat, was busy cooking. Looked up and..Tony! Miss him! ;( pic.twitter.com/qLsXF2Z5Pv

— Malmaison (@rose_malmaison) November 2, 2016

"Criminal Minds" also lost Shemar Moore's Derek Morgan last season after the actor opted for a career leap. "Criminal Mind" and "NCIS" brought some old faces to lure fans to keep on watching the show. "Criminal Minds" Season 12 featured Paget Brewster's Emily Prentiss. Meanwhile, "NCIS" Season 14 featured Wilmer Valderrama. Unfortunately, it seems that the trick didn't work.

10 Life Lessons We've Learned From #CriminalMinds: https://t.co/nMPCNgbZkl pic.twitter.com/EIf1PxllnN — Criminal Minds (@CrimMinds_CBS) November 4, 2016

However, "NCIS" has more chances to survive. Per Inquisitr, "NCIS" Season 15 is already confirmed. Unfortunately, "Criminal Minds" Season 13 depends on the viewers' support, which seems to be so poor at the time.

Do you agree that "NCIS" Season 14 and "Criminal Minds" Season 12 are taking the same challenges? Will "Criminal Minds" and "NCIS" survive? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.