NCIS Tony & Ziva Spinoff Premiers September with Lead Stars Reuniting

The upcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva spinoff, set after the original characters' departures from the flagship series, will focus on the couple's life in Paris as private security professionals raising their daughter Tali. Although the show is highly anticipated, concerns have arisen about its initial exclusion of other NCIS characters from the couple's history, which some see as neglecting the important role the original team played in Tony and Ziva's journey. The series is also notable for making Tali, played by Isla Gie, the franchise's first child lead, addressing common risks of child actors but reportedly alleviating concerns due to Gie's talent. Cote de Pablo, who plays Ziva, insisted on a 'happy something' for the duo before agreeing to return, emphasizing that any resolution must be earned through the story. Michael Weatherly highlighted that Tony's growth as a father, shaped by experiences Ziva didn't witness, will complicate their reunion and create new dynamics in their relationship. Despite little mention of Tony and Ziva in the main NCIS series after their exits, the spinoff promises to explore both their personal development and unresolved connections to their former NCIS colleagues.