NCIS may have subtly set up Tony and Ziva’s spinoff story in season 21, and it could easily have gone unnoticed. Despite being shortened to just 10 episodes due to the writer’s strike, season 21 of NCIS still made a significant impact, with a tribute to David McCallum’s Ducky and the 1000th episode milestone. Amidst these major events, a small but crucial detail might have been overlooked, one that could pave the way for another exciting installment in the franchise, making season 21 even more important.
In a particular moment during NCIS season 21, a potential link to the upcoming Paramount+ series, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, was hinted at. This spinoff could even cross over with the flagship series, bringing back fan-favorite characters and resolving a lingering unsolved case from NCIS. The connection was subtle, especially since it occurred in one of the show’s most unusual episodes. The episode’s odd elements may have been a deliberate distraction, masking the setup for Tony and Ziva’s spinoff.
Reports about NCIS: Tony & Ziva have teased many exciting details about the limited series. The show is set to follow the agents as they navigate Europe after Tony’s security company is attacked by an unknown threat. Interestingly, this “unknown threat” might tie back to an unresolved storyline from NCIS season 21. In episode 6, titled “Strange Invaders,” the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) encountered a series of paranormal events, including a levitating killer who used ammunition with extraterrestrial connections, nearly pushing the franchise into uncharted territory.
Although the paranormal angle was ultimately dismissed, the team discovered that the attack was linked to an AI-powered drone capable of lethal action. Daniel Silcott, the head of an artificial intelligence company, admitted that he had developed the AI for a weapon manufacturer in Sri Lanka. However, he knew little about the people who stole his technology and turned it into a next-generation war machine. The MCRT never identified the manufacturer behind the attack, but this unresolved plotline could be connected to the group targeting Tony’s security firm, setting the stage for Tony and Ziva’s new adventure.
