Tony & Ziva Return: First Look at the NCIS Power Couple’s Explosive Comeback
After years of longing, fan theories, and “will-they-won’t-they” speculation, the moment has finally arrived—Tony and Ziva are officially back. CBS Studios just dropped the first-look photos from the highly anticipated NCIS: Tony & Ziva, and they’re everything fans have been dreaming of and more.
A New Chapter for NCIS Royalty
Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo reprise their iconic roles as Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, finally reuniting in the NCIS universe after years apart. Their chemistry, their chaos, and their complicated love story are all front and center again—only this time, there’s a twist.
According to the series synopsis, the new show picks up years after the duo last appeared on screen together. Now, Tony and Ziva have been secretly raising their daughter, Tali, away from the spotlight. But when Tony’s security firm is attacked, the family is forced into hiding, kicking off a high-stakes, globe-trotting mission across Europe.
“They must go on the run, figure out who’s targeting them, and maybe—just maybe—learn to trust each other again,” the logline teases. Sounds like classic Tiva with a modern edge.
Expect action, emotional baggage, flirtatious tension, and a whole lot of international drama. Basically? A spy-thriller meets a second-chance love story. And we’re so here for it.
Behind the Scenes: From Budapest With (Tiva) Love
Filming officially wrapped earlier this year in Budapest, setting the tone for a visually rich and fast-paced series. Alongside Weatherly and de Pablo, the cast features some fresh new faces, including Isla Gie as Tali, plus Amita Suman, Maximilian Osinski, Nassima Benchicou, Julian Ovenden, Terence Maynard, Lara Rossi, and James D’Arcy in supporting roles.
And in true Michael Weatherly fashion, he’s been teasing fans with cryptic posts on social media. One video showed a turtle slowly walking with the cheeky caption, “Sometimes TV takes a little bit of time…” Another showed him in an NCIS: Tony & Ziva T-shirt, proudly declaring, “It’s getting closerrrr…” Fans, of course, lost it in the comments.
“Can’t wait to see this TV show!”
“Just opened Instagram and your post popped up… Happy for being surprised ❤️”
Yeah, we’re spiraling too.
Warming Up With a Rewatch Podcast
While we wait for the premiere, there’s a pre-game treat: Weatherly and de Pablo have launched a podcast titled Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch. The two take listeners through classic episodes while spilling behind-the-scenes chaos, memories, and unfiltered commentary. It’s like a reunion tour, appetizer-style—and it’s feeding the fandom well.
When and Where to Watch
While CBS hasn’t revealed an exact release date, NCIS: Tony & Ziva is officially slated to premiere in fall 2025, streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
With their undeniable chemistry, a mysterious threat, and a family on the run, this series promises to deliver everything fans have wanted—and more. If the first-look images are any indication, we’re in for something emotional, explosive, and completely Tiva-core.
It’s been a long time coming, but this power couple is finally ready to step back into the spotlight—and this time, they’re not holding back.
