**NCIS Shocker: Unwanted Character Might Return in New Tony & Ziva Spinoff!**
The NCIS franchise isn’t slowing down, with the original series’ 22nd season and two new spinoffs set to premiere on CBS later this year. One highly anticipated spinoff, *NCIS: Tony & Ziva*, will bring back fan-favorites Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David.
While details about the new show remain scarce, a recent podcast episode hinted at the potential return of a controversial character. Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, who play Tony and Ziva, discussed past NCIS storylines on their podcast, *Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch*. They focused on Caitlin Todd’s tragic death, bringing in Rudolf Martin, who portrayed her killer, Ari Haswari, as a guest.
Martin revealed he often receives offers to audition for NCIS spinoffs but has declined, given his character’s death in the original series. However, de Pablo suggested that Ari could return as a ghost, similar to Caitlin Todd’s post-death appearances in earlier seasons.
While this ghostly comeback idea has precedence in the NCIS universe, many fans might not be thrilled about seeing Ari again, considering his role in one of the show’s most heartbreaking moments.
