Michael Weatherly knows how to make an announcement — and how to leave fans swooning in the process. The “NCIS” alum recently dropped a cheeky video on Instagram to reveal the premiere date of his upcoming spinoff, “NCIS: Tony & Ziva.” Co-starring longtime fan favorite Cote de Pablo, the new series officially arrives on Paramount+ this September.
Here’s everything we know about the long-awaited reunion between Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, and why “Tiva” fans are counting down the days.
Michael Weatherly’s Shirtless Premiere Date Drop
Forget press releases — Michael Weatherly opted for a more personal (and shirt-free) approach to announce the return of his beloved character, Tony DiNozzo. In a playful Instagram video, the 56-year-old actor grinned at the camera and said, “No, there it is. No, I see it. It’s coming Sept. 4,” teasing the arrival of “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” on Paramount+. His message? Equal parts ridiculous and irresistible.
In the caption, Weatherly added, “It’s like the fine wine people speak of… age must be appropriate, and timing, the decanting and ultimately the perfect setting.” Bravo, DiNozzo.
That same day, a more polished promo dropped on the Paramount+ Instagram account. In it, Weatherly and de Pablo shared a banter-filled “Save the Date” message that instantly reminded fans of their famous chemistry. “That’s my line, you always take my line,” de Pablo joked, proving the duo hasn’t lost a beat.
What to Expect From ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’
Premiering with three episodes, “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” will release new episodes weekly until its finale on October 23. The 10-episode season follows Tony and Ziva as they raise their daughter, Tali (played by Isla Gie), while running a security firm in Paris. But their peaceful life is shattered when the company is attacked, forcing the family into a dangerous game of survival across Europe.
The trailer teases high-stakes action, emotional reunions, and that classic “will-they-won’t-they” tension that made Tiva a staple of the original series. “Returning to these roles together on screen after more than a decade has been an unforgettable journey packed with lies, spies, danger, desire… and self-driving murder cars,” Weatherly and de Pablo said in a joint statement, via Paramount+. “This is one wild ride you won’t want to miss.”
Additional cast members include Lara Rossi as Sophie, the SAS-trained nanny protecting Tali; Amita Suman as Claudette, Tony’s Chief Technical Officer; Maximilian Osinski as Boris, a Russian hacker; and James D’Arcy as Henry, a top Interpol official.
According to the series’ official summary, “Tony and Ziva must figure out who’s targeting them — and maybe even learn to trust each other again.”
Could an ‘NCIS’ Crossover Be Coming?
“NCIS” executive producer Steven D. Binder told TV Insider in May 2025 that while a crossover between the original series and the spinoff isn’t planned (yet), it’s definitely a possibility. “All the pieces are in play for something like that to happen,” he said. He also confirmed he and Weatherly have had “many conversations” over the years about keeping the Tony and Ziva storyline alive.
Until then, fans can revisit the franchise’s past and look forward to its future when “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” premieres on Paramount+ September 4
