'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' Spinoff Teases Reunion, But No Happily Ever After Yet

In the upcoming NCIS spinoff 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva', fans will finally see the long-awaited reunion of the beloved characters played by Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo. However, the show's showrunner, John McNamara, reveals that the two will not be in a committed relationship when the series debuts in 2025.

McNamara explains that for the sake of drama, it was important not to depict Tony and Ziva as having already achieved their 'happily ever after'. Instead, the characters will be co-parenting their daughter Tali in Paris, France, setting the stage for the events that may finally bring them together romantically.

Interestingly, Cote de Pablo only agreed to reprise her role in the spinoff on the condition that the story ultimately leads to 'some sort of happy something' for her character and Tony. McNamara acknowledges this, suggesting that the odds of the iconic duo getting their long-awaited happy ending are quite strong, though it will need to be 'earned' through the narrative.

The NCIS: Tony & Ziva miniseries is set to premiere in September 2025 on Paramount+, with a talented supporting cast that includes Isla Gie, Amita Suman, Lara Rossi, Maximillian Osinski, Julian Ovenden, and James D'Arcy. While the show is currently envisioned as a 10-episode limited series, the possibility of additional seasons remains, depending on the first season's success.