Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo are back as Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David in the first look at the upcoming spinoff, NCIS: Tony & Ziva. After making a strong impression on the original series, the familiar pair continue their new adventure, this time on the run across multiple European cities from a mysterious threat. The story begins when Ziva’s company is attacked, and quickly develops into a larger mystery as the two try to solve the mystery while protecting their daughter, Tali (played by Isla Gie).
In a new video on the NCISverse Instagram account, Weatherly and de Pablo introduce NCIS: Tony & Ziva and share their excitement about reprising their characters. The pair chat happily, showing off their signature chemistry and humor, as Ziva says it’s like they’re back on the NCIS team, while Tony jokes that he should call McGee (Sean Murray) to help sort out the situation. The teaser ends with the announcement that the spinoff’s official trailer will air during the NCIS season 22 finale.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva is expected to premiere this fall, alongside season 23 of NCIS and season 2 of NCIS: Origins. This means viewers will have to wait a few more months to see the pair’s full journey. However, the first images show them wearing multiple disguises as they travel across Europe to investigate a complex case, in a style very familiar to their time on the main team. The mention of McGee also confirms the strong connection between the spinoff and the original series, although it’s unclear if any other familiar characters will appear.
One highlight of the teaser is that the NCIS’s signature comedic style remains intact, making viewers feel close and familiar. Although it is likely that the characters alongside Tony and Ziva will be new faces, the combination of humorous conversations and tense investigations will certainly create memorable moments throughout their journey.
In short, the first trailer for NCIS: Tony & Ziva makes a strong impression, promising a thrilling and emotional story. With a familiar style but upgraded with high-speed action, this spin-off is laying a solid foundation for the upcoming 10 episodes. Viewers can expect many interesting details and great interactions between Tony and Ziva as the mystery is increasingly revealed.
