The NCIS universe just got a little smaller. Paramount+ has officially canceled NCIS: Tony & Ziva after a single season, leaving fans wondering what this sudden ending means for one of the franchise’s most beloved couples.
Although the spinoff wrapped up with Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David finally in a happy, stable place, viewers are far from ready to let them go. That has sparked the inevitable question: could Tony and Ziva return to the original NCIS?
At the moment, there’s no official confirmation from CBS, Paramount+, or the show’s creative teams about Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo rejoining the flagship series. The cancellation news is still fresh, however, and no doors appear to be fully closed.
In a joint statement, Weatherly and de Pablo described the spinoff as the “next chapter” of Tony and Ziva’s story—carefully avoiding the word final. While they thanked fans for finally witnessing the couple’s long-awaited “happily ever after,” their message left room for both closure and possibility.
Franchise history suggests there’s still hope. Weatherly returned in Season 21 for an emotional tribute to Ducky, and de Pablo previously reprised her role during major story arcs in Seasons 16 and 17. If any former characters could realistically find their way back to the NCIS bullpen, it’s Tony and Ziva.
Weatherly has even teased what the future might hold—hinting at marriage, raising Tali as a teenager, and the idea that just when life seems settled, something always disrupts the calm.
For now, fans can only wait. But in the world of NCIS, one thing feels certain: Tony and Ziva’s story doesn’t feel finished yet. 💔❤️