If you’ve been waiting for NCIS: Tony and Ziva to headline their own story, the moment has arrived. The New “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” series premieres on Paramount+ on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Entertainment Weekly’s cast-and-character guide confirms the return of Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, and it sets up a thriller with heart.

Release & Where to Watch — Tony and Ziva

The spinoff launches in the U.S. on Paramount+ on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Episodes center on Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, now based in Paris with their daughter, Tali. A sudden global cyber attack frames the family, putting Interpol on their trail as they fight to clear their names. That premise fuels espionage tension and family stakes from the jump.

Plot & Setting

Tony runs Salus Mondiale, a Paris-based security firm that protects high-risk clients. Ziva owns a language school in the city. Their domestic calm doesn’t last. The cyber attack forces rapid moves, quick cover stories, and tense choices. The series blends tradecraft with a long-earned romantic payoff for fans. The show places the trio in Europe, which adds new allies, fresh adversaries, and scenic backdrops that still feel dangerous.

Cast & Characters

  • Michael Weatherly — Tony DiNozzo: The former NCIS agent now leads Salus Mondiale in Paris. Weatherly’s TV resume includes Dark Angel and Bull.
  • Cote de Pablo — Ziva David: The elite operative returns, now running a Paris language school. De Pablo’s off-NCIS credits include The 33 and The Dovekeepers.
  • Isla Gie — Tali DiNozzo: Tony and Ziva’s daughter steps into the action. Gie has appeared in The Sandman and Foundation.
  • Amita Suman — Claudette Caron: Chief technical officer at Tony’s company. Suman is known for Shadow and Bone and previously starred on The Outpost.
  • Lara Rossi — Sophie Summers: Ex‑SAS and Tali’s nanny, with tactical skills. Rossi’s past work includes Crossing Lines and I May Destroy You.
  • Maximilian Osinski — Boris: A skilled hacker with useful connections. Osinski’s credits span Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Walking Dead: World Beyond, and Ted Lasso.
  • Anne‑Marie Waldeck — Fruzsi: A new ally with European ties. Waldeck fronted the German miniseries Mord Im Internat and has other German TV credits.
  • Julian Ovenden — Jonah: Former NSA programmer turned Interpol official. Ovenden has appeared in Downton Abbey, Knightfall, and Bridgerton.
  • James D’Arcy — Henry: A high‑ranking Interpol official. D’Arcy is recognized from Dunkirk, Oppenheimer, and TV’s Agent Carter.
  • Nassima Benchicou — Martine: A onetime DGSE agent with history. Benchicou also appears in Emily in Paris and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.
  • Terence Maynard — Dr. Lang: A seasoned therapist drawn into the case. Maynard’s credits include The Witcher and Ridley.
  • Emmanuel Bonami — Pierre Galimard: A complex figure who “flirts with the dark side,” as the actor has said in an interview.

Tone & Promise

Longtime viewers who rooted for the will‑they‑won’t‑they pairing can expect movement. De Pablo has said it was crucial that fans get a taste of the Tony and Ziva they remember, plus the romantic payoff that the original series never delivered. The action choreography sits alongside banter, wary trust, and hard choices about family safety.

Character Snapshots

Weatherly’s Tony is confident, connected, and used to pressure. His firm operates at the highest stakes, which draws serious heat. Ziva remains resourceful and formidable. Her new life in Paris gives her deep roots and new responsibilities. Tali is central to the stakes and to the choices her parents must make.

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Among the newcomers, Claudette keeps Tony’s operation humming, while Sophie brings field experience and a personal bond with Tali. Boris contributes cutting-edge hacking skills that can help or hurt, depending on who holds the leverage. Interpol officials Henry and Jonah complicate the chase. Martine’s DGSE past suggests that the couple’s problems aren’t limited to one agency. Dr. Lang’s presence hints that the fallout won’t be only physical.

Bottom line: Tony and Ziva finally get the spotlight, and the clock starts now.

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