Get ready, NCIS fans: Tony DiNozzo is officially back, and he’s here to stay in a way we didn’t see coming.
After Michael Weatherly surprised fans with a guest appearance in Season 21 in February 2024, exciting news broke: he’s returning for a spinoff series at Paramount+. According to Deadline, Michael and his former co-star Cote de Pablo, who portrayed DiNozzo’s romantic partner Ziva David, will reunite on screen for the first time in a decade. The two will star in and executive produce the new show. Paramount+ has already greenlit the series with a 10-episode order, set to start production this year. Michael confirmed the news by sharing the story on X (formerly Twitter), simply captioning his post, “So … that happened …” on February 28.
The announcement sparked excitement among longtime viewers. Fans voiced their enthusiasm in the comments on X, with one exclaiming, “Beyond excited!! This is going to be awesome in all the ways! Thank you!!” Another added, “Finally, they give us [hardcore] fans what we really wanted. Tony and Ziva are back. Hell yes!! ” A different follower wrote, “OMG!!! So psyched for this!!! ❤️”
With Michael and Cote reprising their roles in this epic way, let’s break down all the details about what’s coming.
### What Is the New NCIS Spinoff Called?
In a surprise announcement on May 7, Michael and Cote revealed the name of their upcoming spinoff. Posting a joint clip with Paramount+ on Instagram, they announced that the new series will be called **NCIS: Tony and Ziva**.
“This isn’t a drill! ,” read the official caption. “NCIS: Tony & Ziva, starring Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, is coming to #ParamountPlus! ”
### What Is NCIS: Tony and Ziva About?
According to an official press release from February 2024, the show will follow Tony and Ziva as they raise their daughter in Paris. When Tony’s security company comes under attack, they must go on the run across Europe, trying to uncover who is after them. Along the way, they’ll learn to trust each other again, aiming for their unconventional happily ever after.
### When Is the Release Date for NCIS: Tony and Ziva?
While an exact release date hasn’t been announced, it’s clear that Michael and Cote are thrilled to bring their characters back. In a joint statement reported by Variety, they said, “We’ve been talking about this story for many years, and now, with John McNamara at the helm, we are ready. The world of Tony and Ziva (and daughter Tali) promises to be an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears, and laughter. We also want to acknowledge and thank the fans from around the world … To this day, they say hello in grocery stores and on the street to tell us how much these characters mean to them and ask what Tony and Ziva are up to now.”
### Where Can I Watch and Stream NCIS: Tony and Ziva?
When it premieres, **NCIS: Tony and Ziva** will exclusively stream on Paramount+.
In addition to this spinoff, CBS also announced another series in January, **NCIS: Origins**, which will follow the early career of Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and will air during the 2024-2025 TV season.
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