As “NCIS” enters its 20th season, the show’s intrigue continues to draw viewers, both on and off screen. One such narrative revolves around the departure of fan favorite character Ziva David, played by Cote de Pablo. Her surprise exit in 2013 stunned viewers, especially given Ziva’s growing romance with Tony DiNozzo, played by Michael Weatherly.

Weatherly, in a 2013 interview, expressed surprise at de Pablo’s departure, highlighting the tight-knit bond among the cast. However, de Pablo later revealed that creative differences and dissatisfaction with her character’s trajectory led to her decision to leave the show.

In an odd turn of events, Weatherly described an interesting fan experience in which he was asked for a foot massage, which he surprise granted. Despite departing “NCIS” to star in his own program, “Bull,” Weatherly is still known for his famous role as DiNozzo.

Interestingly, “NCIS” itself is a spin-off of the legal drama “JAG,” with characters like Gibbs and DiNozzo first introduced in a two-episode event. The show’s enduring success has even led to spin-offs of its own.

As speculation about the forthcoming season swirls, with indications of a Gibbs-Torres reunion, fans eagerly await the next chapter in the “NCIS” story. With secrets emerging both on and off-screen, the attraction of “NCIS” remains strong, enthralling people around the world.

Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David are officially back-and this time, they’re not just partners, they’re parents. NCIS: Tony & Ziva, a brand-new spinoff coming to Paramount+, reunites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo in a fast-paced, romantic, and emotional thriller set against the backdrop of Europe.

The 10-episode series picks up years after their off-screen reunion, with Tony and Ziva raising their 12-year-old daughter, Tali (played by Isla Gie), in Paris. But life in the City of Light doesn’t stay peaceful for long.

When Tony’s private security firm is att4cked, the family is forced to go on the run-racing across Europe to stay ahead of an unknown enemy and uncover who’s after them.

What unfolds is a mix of espionage, danger, and classic Tiva tension. The couple must confront their complicated past, navigate new challenges, and learn to trust each other again-all while keeping their daughter safe.

“This is for the fans who’ve stuck with us all these years,” Weatherly and de Pablo said in a joint statement. “It’s an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears, and laughter.”

In a teaser, de Pablo teased what fans can expect: “Intrigue, romance, the background of Europe, and impossible situations—complicated, but with a little something about love.”

Though the show stands on its own, it’s full of nods to longtime NCIS viewers. Tony originally left the series in Season 13 after learning Ziva-thought to be dead-had secretly given birth to Tali. Ziva returned in Season 16, revealing she had faked her death and gone into hiding. Their eventual reunion happened off-screen-until now.

The Paris setting is more than just scenic-it’s a heartfelt callback to their early days undercover together in France, a full-circle moment longtime fans will appreciate.

Weatherly told Variety that filming with de Pablo again felt “surprisingly natural. Informed by the past, illuminated by the present, and trying to see a future together.”

NCIS: Tony & Ziva premieres September 4, 2025, with the first three episodes streaming on Paramount+. New episodes will follow weekly, leading up to the finale on October 23.