At the San Diego Comic-Con panel, Paramount+ unveiled the official first look trailer for NCIS: Tony & Ziva. It marks the long-awaited return of Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David—together again in a high-stakes, globe-spanning adventure guaranteed to excite longtime fans. Reddit+15IMDb+15TheWrap+15
A European Start to Something Familiar Yet Fresh
Parisian Family Life – Until It All Falls Apart
The trailer opens with Tony and Ziva living peacefully in Paris with their daughter Tali (Isla Gie), co-parenting despite not being back together. Reddit+15CBR+15TheWrap+15
Cyber Attack Sparks the Chaos
Tony’s security firm is hacked—millions transferred to frame him—prompting Interpol to place them on its most-wanted list. Suddenly, family life becomes a chaotic escape. Upi+1EW.com+1
Flirtation Meets Fugitive – Romantic Tension Is Back
The trailer brims with Tony and Ziva’s classic banter and muted chemistry: “You still as good a shot as you used to be?” Tony jokes after seeing Ziva expertly reload a rifle. Romance reignites under fire, tested by danger and distance.EW.com+15EW.com+15SoapCentral+15
What the Comic-Con Trailer Teases
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Genre blend: Described as a hybrid techno-thriller and romantic comedy. TheWrap+2EW.com+2IMDb+2
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High-octane visuals: Ziva practicing kickboxing and confronting armed villains, Tony leaping between moving vehicles. Upi
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Emotional stakes: Flashback scenes reveal unresolved anger and trauma between Tony and Ziva.paramountpressexpress.com+15EW.com+15SoapCentral+15
Key Cast Members & Roles
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Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo
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Cote de Pablo as Ziva David
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Isla Gie as their daughter, Tali
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Amita Suman as Claudette, Tony’s CTO
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Maximilian Osinski as Boris, hacker extraordinaire
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Lara Rossi, James D’Arcy, Julian Ovenden, Nassima Benchicou, Terence Maynard round out the new cast.IMDb+15Wikipedia+15People.com+15
What Makes This Spin-Off Different
A Serialized Global Thriller
Unlike the procedural format of NCIS, this series unfolds a 10-episode arc packed with espionage, cyber mystery, and emotional complexity. paramountpressexpress.com+9TechNadu+9nickalive.net+9
The First Major Reunion in Over a Decade
Tony and Ziva haven’t shared screen time as leads since Season 11—this reunion is both highly anticipated and thoughtfully designed. paramountpressexpress.com+3Wikipedia+3TVGuide.com+3
Production & Release Details
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Premiere date: September 4, 2025 (Paramount+ exclusive launch) with first three episodes, then weekly releases until October 23. People.com+15IMDb+15nickalive.net+15
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Total episodes: 10 in Season 1. WikipediaTechNadu
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Showrunner: John McNamara (The Magicians) leads the project. Wikipedia+15TechNadu+15Reddit+15
Homages to NCIS Legacy & Gibbs’s Influence
Though Mark Harmon doesn’t appear, Tony and Ziva pay tribute via a shared hand signal that nods to Gibbs’s iconic leadership style. The spin-off maintains emotional continuity within the NCIS-verse.paramountpressexpress.com+15EW.com+15Wikipedia+15
Fan & Critical Response to the Trailer
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Trailer performance: Became the most-watched in franchise history—over 93 million views.People.com+1TechNadu+1
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Fan sentiment: Reddit users reflect excitement for the dramatic, serialized approach and Tony–Ziva dynamic returning with spice. RedditReddit
Themes at the Heart of the Spin-Off
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Family vs. Duty – As parents and former agents, Tony and Ziva balance love and danger. SoapCentral
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Trust Redeemed – The framing pushes them to heal emotional scars while sorting out the mystery.TechNaduPeople.com
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Threat from the Inside – The cybercrime reveals inside betrayal and a global conspiracy. TheWrapUpi
Why This Spin-Off Matters
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Fan service done right: It brings back beloved characters in a new narrative context.
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Modern format: Serialized story with emotional depth resonates with streaming audiences.
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Bold shift: From office-bound procedural to romantic spy thriller—fresh and cinematic.
What to Watch For as Fall Approaches
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Upcoming flashbacks filling gaps in Tony & Ziva’s history
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How their chemistry translates after years apart
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The identity of the cyber mastermind, and whether NCIS legacy characters make guest appearances.
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Conclusion
The NCIS: Tony & Ziva Comic‑Con trailer delivers everything fans dreamed of: flirtation, family, espionage, and betrayal. Framed for an international cyberattack, Tony and Ziva must rekindle their bond, co-parent under fire, and chase survival across Europe. It’s a thrilling reset, replete with romance, action, and emotional stakes—this time, the chase truly is personal.
FAQs
Q1: When does NCIS: Tony & Ziva premiere?
A: The series launches September 4, 2025, on Paramount+ with three episodes up front; weekly drops follow until the finale on October 23. EW.comUpi+3IMDb+3TheWrap+3
Q2: What’s the framing plot?
A: Tony’s private security firm is attacked via cyber hack; he and Ziva are framed for an international cyberattack and must clear their names while protecting their daughter. UpiTheWrapEW.com
Q3: Is their romantic relationship back on?
A: It’s complicated—the trailer teases flirtation, emotion, and unresolved connection but makes clear they’re not officially together. TheWrapEW.com
Q4: Will former NCIS characters appear?
A: No confirmed returns yet. However, the show includes small tributes to Gibbs and leaves room for potential crossovers. EW.comTVGuide.com
Q5: How is the show structured?
A: Unlike procedural NCIS episodes, this is a serialized 10-episode arc blending techno-thriller, espionage, emotional beats, and character-driven drama. TechNaduTVGuide.com
