More than a decade after their exits, Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David remain the emotional benchmark for NCIS. Their relationship wasn’t rushed or overplayed — it simmered for years, built on trust, loss, and shared history. No pairing since has matched the level of audience investment they inspired.
That’s why the possibility of their return matters so much. With NCIS: Tony & Ziva no longer in production, Weatherly and de Pablo are free to appear together in the flagship series — something fans have waited years to see.
A full MCRT comeback may not be necessary. Even a short storyline would allow Tony and Ziva to reconnect with McGee, face a case tied to their past, and remind viewers why their dynamic helped define the show’s peak years.
As NCIS leans into nostalgia heading toward season 23, this reunion feels less like fan service — and more like destiny.
