Agent Ziva made a dramatic return in seasons 16 and 17 of NCIS after being presumed dead for several years. While her reappearance sparked speculation about her potential to take over for Agent Gibbs, no definitive plans were confirmed.
The unexpected conclusion of NCIS season 17, brought about by the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, left fans with an incomplete ending. Filming for the final episodes was halted, like many other productions worldwide, leading to an impromptu conclusion with the emotional episode “Arizona.” This episode centered around the final wishes of a Pearl Harbor survivor, marking an unconventional end to the long-running CBS crime drama.
