Michael Weatherly made a surprise appearance as Tony DiNozzo in NCIS season 21, hinting at a possible reunion with Ziva David. The actor reprised his role as the "Very Special Agent" for Ducky's tribute episode after almost a decade. Although DiNozzo's cameo occurred towards the end of episode 2, "The Stories We Leave Behind," it has sparked hope for more frequent visits from the character.
Moreover, Weatherly's recent interaction with a fan on X (previously known as Twitter) has further fueled speculation about a potential on-screen reunion between Ziva and DiNozzo. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting possibility!
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Why NCIS DiNozzo and Ziva Still Need To Reunite On-Screen
Ziva and Tony saying goodbye in front of an airplane when Cote de Pablo exited NCIS in season 13 - Why NCIS DiNozzo and Ziva Still Need To Reunite On-Screen
de Pablo joined NCIS as Ziva, replacing Caitlin Todd after her character's unexpected death in season 2. As a Mossad agent partnered with Gibbs, Ziva proved to be a skilled and capable agent. Her dynamic with DiNozzo was evident from the start, but their romance took time to blossom, as they both dated other people before acknowledging their feelings. Unfortunately, Ziva departed from the show in season 11, a few seasons before DiNozzo's exit.
The idea is that Ziva and DiNozzo have already reunited and are currently raising their daughter together. Weatherly's NCIS season 21 cameo didn't reference his family, further piquing the interest of long-time fans who followed their story development. Considering how open-ended the show left their relationship after Ziva left, the police procedural needs to make up for years of not resolving their romance by finally bringing both of them together for a joint appearance. While they're at it, they may convince the retired Gibbs in Alaska to come back and meet them back home.
Ideally, all of them would have been at Ducky's farewell episode. Sadly, the logistics of bringing all of them together for a single episode proved too difficult to accomplish. In any case, Ziva and Gibbs' absence during Ducky's tribute can be a blessing in disguise, as NCIS can bring them for a proper case moving forward. Given Weatherly's recent sentiment about wanting to revisit DiNozzo, it's safe to say that it wouldn't be difficult to recruit him as well.
NCIS season 21 airs new episodes every Monday, 9pm ET on CBS.
Source: Michael Weatherly/X (formerly Twitter)
Editor's P/S:
The article has generated a lot of excitement among fans of the show, who have been eagerly awaiting a reunion between Ziva and DiNozzo. Weatherly's cameo appearance has certainly raised hopes that this reunion may finally happen, and his recent interaction with a fan on social media has further fueled speculation. If Ziva and DiNozzo do indeed reunite on-screen, it would be a major moment for the show and its fans. It would also be a fitting way to celebrate the legacy of Ducky, who has been a beloved character on NCIS for over two decades.
However, it is important to remember that NCIS is a long-running show, and there are many factors that could affect whether or not a Ziva and DiNozzo reunion actually happens. The schedules of the actors involved, the availability of the characters, and the overall direction of the show's storyline are all factors that could potentially impact the decision. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to reunite Ziva and DiNozzo is up to the show's producers and writers. But if the article's speculation is correct, fans may finally get the reunion they have been waiting for.