DiNozzo and Ziva Reuniting in NCIS World Through Paramount+ Spinoff Series

Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, known for their roles as Tony & Ziva in NCIS, will be leading a spinoff show focused on their characters. The iconic agents, who transitioned from bantering to falling in love, are returning to the franchise with a new storyline. Ziva, introduced in season 3, was believed to be dead in season 11 but was revealed to be alive in later seasons and reunited with Tony in Paris.

Paramount+ has confirmed the development of a new NCIS spinoff for the streaming platform. The untitled project will follow Tony and Ziva in Paris, raising their daughter Tali until they are forced to flee when Tony's security business is targeted. The show's executive producers include Weatherly, de Pablo, Lieser, McNamara, Straina, and Meals, with McNamara also taking on the role of showrunner. Weatherly and de Pablo expressed their excitement for the show's progress in a joint statement.

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We’ve been discussing this narrative for numerous years, and now under the leadership of John McNamara, we are well-prepared. The world revolving around Tony and Ziva (along with their daughter Tali) is set to offer an exhilarating roller coaster ride filled with love, peril, tears, and joy. It is important to express our gratitude to the dedicated fans worldwide who have championed the ‘TIVA’ movement for an extended period. Even today, they warmly greet us at grocery stores and on the streets, expressing how much these characters resonate with them and eagerly inquiring about Tony and Ziva's current endeavors. This endeavor is dedicated to you!

ZIva holding onto Tony in NCIS. - NCIS Has Found The Right Spinoff Model For The Franchise

The untitled Tony and Ziva project is in development following Weatherly's return to NCIS for season 21's tribute episode honoring the late David McCallum. In the episode, Tony attends Ducky's funeral to support Dr. Jimmy Palmer. This new project will mark the sixth spinoff in the NCIS franchise, which originated from the popular military legal drama JAG. Surprisingly, the announcement of this new show comes shortly after the revelation of another spinoff, NCIS: Origins, just over a month ago.

The upcoming show will feature Mark Harmon reprising his role as Jethro Gibbs and will delve into his early days with the agency, although casting for a younger version of his character has not been finalized. With the Gibbs prequel and the Tony and Ziva spinoff in the works, it seems that the NCIS franchise has found a promising direction in expanding the universe through intimate explorations of beloved characters. While previous spinoffs in Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Hawai'i have provided enjoyable crossovers and introduced interesting new characters, they have largely adhered to the show's expected procedural format.

While the continued success of these shows may suggest that a change in formula is unnecessary, the opportunity for NCIS to venture into different storytelling realms could attract new audiences to the franchise. Whether through a shift in timeline with the Gibbs prequel or a change in tone and pacing with the action-packed Tony and Ziva spinoff, these new projects offer a chance for the creative minds behind NCIS to flex their creative muscles and satisfy both longtime fans and potentially create new ones.

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Editor's P/S:

The return of Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as Tony and Ziva in an NCIS spinoff is an exciting prospect for fans of the beloved characters. The potential for a new storyline that delves into their life in Paris and the challenges they face is intriguing, and the involvement of Weatherly and de Pablo themselves as executive producers adds an extra layer of authenticity.

The announcement of the Tony and Ziva spinoff, along with the upcoming Gibbs prequel, suggests that the NCIS franchise is moving in a promising direction, exploring different storytelling realms and expanding the universe through intimate explorations of beloved characters. While previous spinoffs have largely adhered to the show's expected procedural format, these new projects offer a chance to flex creative muscles and potentially attract new audiences to the franchise.