NCIS: Tony & Ziva finally put Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo back in the spotlight. Fans get action, romance, and a European chase. Most importantly, they reunite Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David.
The Paramount+ spinoff follows the pair as they protect their daughter, Tali, and try to rebuild trust. The tone is light on its feet yet intense when it counts. It feels familiar, but the scope is bigger.
Release date & how to watch ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’
EntertainmentNow reports the series premieres on September 4, 2025, on Paramount+. The first three episodes drop on premiere day, with additional episodes rolling out weekly afterward. That cadence should keep the buzz high through the fall.
- Platform: Paramount+
- Premiere: September 4, 2025
- Format: Multi-episode drop at launch, then weekly
Cast & characters
Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo lead as Tony and Ziva. The ensemble includes Amita Suman, Maximilian Osinski, Lara Rossi, Isla Gie, Nassima Benchicou, Julian Ovenden, Terence Maynard, and James D’Arcy. John McNamara serves as creator and showrunner, alongside the stars, as executive producer.
- Returning duo: Tony DiNozzo & Ziva David
- Key new faces: Suman, Osinski, Rossi, Gie, Benchicou, Ovenden, Maynard, D’Arcy
- Behind the scenes: John McNamara (showrunner/EP)
Plot, tone, and setting
The story finds Tony and Ziva raising Tali in Paris. When Tony’s security firm is attacked, the family is forced on the run across Europe. The leads describe the show’s rhythm as fast and romantic—“romance meets action”—with playful energy and genuine stakes, per PopCulture.com.
Production leaned into real locations. Filming took place in Budapest, with Paris serving as the backdrop for the setting. The show is part of the NCIS-verse, yet the pair isn’t working inside the agency. It is very much a Tony and Ziva show.
Trailer and first look
The cast points to an official trailer/first look that showcases the tone and European scale. Expect quick banter, parental tension, and sleek set pieces.
Why we still love Tony & Ziva, 20 years later
After two decades, the appeal remains clear: whip-smart flirting, hard-won trust, and a bond forged in danger. A local feature highlights how that push-pull dynamic keeps “Tiva” near the top of TV’s all-time will-they/won’t-they pairs—now with higher stakes as parents. See the reflection on their staying power via Rockdale Newton Citizen.
Quick answers, fans keep asking
- Is ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ canon? Yes, it lives inside the NCIS universe, while focusing on the couple’s life abroad.
- Do we return to Paris? Yes, Paris anchors the family story, with a wider European chase.
- Will the tone feel like NCIS? It blends light, witty energy with thriller stakes—familiar, but more kinetic.
Bottom line: NCIS: Tony & Ziva arrives on September 4, 2025, aiming to deliver the reunion fans wanted and the grown-up story these characters earned.
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