The NCIS franchise continues to grow, and fans of Tony and Ziva are in for a treat. The new show, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, promises exactly what fans have been hoping for: more of their favorite duo! After a long wait, the beloved characters are returning, and this time, they’re bringing even more action, drama, and adventure.
Ziva (Cote de Pablo) and Tony (Michael Weatherly) were fan favorites for years on NCIS, but their departures left a hole in many viewers’ hearts. Ziva left the show at the end of Season 11 but made a comeback for the Season 16 finale and four episodes of Season 17.
Tony, on the other hand, left at the end of Season 13 and was last seen in a tribute to Ducky and David McCallum during Season 21.
Now, after years of anticipation, the pair is back! The new series was given a straight-to-series order on February 28, and both Weatherly and de Pablo are excited to bring Tony and Ziva back to the screen.
"We’ve been talking about this story for many years,"
they shared,
"and now with John McNamara at the helm, we are ready."
What’s the new show about?
NCIS: Tony & Ziva picks up after the couple has been reunited off-screen in Paris. However, their lives are thrown into chaos when Tony’s security company is attacked.
The pair goes on the run across Europe, trying to figure out who is after them. Along the way, they’ll face dangerous situations and test their trust in each other, all while continuing to raise their daughter.
The show promises an action-packed journey filled with love, danger, and plenty of emotional moments. In a video shared with the announcement, de Pablo mentioned that the show would feature
"intrigue, romance, and impossible situations."
Weatherly added,
“It’s like Mission Impossible with a couple.”
For years, NCIS fans have wanted to see more of Tony and Ziva. Their on-screen chemistry and love story were a huge draw, and the new series promises to pick up where the couple left off. Fans of the TIVA movement have been waiting for this moment, and now it’s finally happening!
What makes this series even more exciting is its international setting. NCIS has always been popular in the U.S., but it has a massive international fan base as well. De Pablo shared that the new series will take the story outside the U.S. and explore different parts of Europe. This change of scenery will give the show a fresh, new feel.
The show’s global appeal
One of the interesting things about this spin-off is that it’s going to be a streaming series on Paramount+. CBS Studios President David Stapf confirmed that the show was always designed for streaming.
This allows the show to exist within the NCIS universe without taking away from the other shows, like NCIS: Hawai'i or NCIS: Sydney. The streaming format also gives the show more creative freedom, making it possible to explore the characters and story in exciting new ways.
In addition to the action and suspense, fans can expect plenty of heartwarming moments. Tony and Ziva’s bond will be at the center of the story, but they’ll also face new challenges as they try to keep their family safe. It’s clear that the series will bring back the same chemistry that fans loved about the characters in the original NCIS show.
Whether you’ve been a fan of NCIS for years or you’re just discovering Tony and Ziva, this new series is something you won’t want to miss. It promises to deliver everything fans have been asking for: action, suspense, romance, and, of course, more of Tony and Ziva’s unforgettable relationship.
The NCIS franchise continues to captivate audiences with its mix of action, drama, and memorable characters. The new series, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, is an exciting new chapter in the NCIS universe, and it’s sure to be a hit with fans.
As Tony and Ziva embark on their latest adventure, we can’t wait to see what happens next. The production of the show began in July and it promises to deliver everything fans have been waiting for and more.
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