This ‘NCIS’ Spinoff Was Just Abruptly Canceled; Stars Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo React

Bad news for NCIS fans. A new spinoff of the popular CBS series has just been canceled.

‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ canceled after one season

NCIS: Tony & Ziva will not return for a second season, the show’s lead actors confirmed on Friday. The cancellation news comes two months after the freshman drama’s finale dropped on Paramount+.

Tony & Ziva premiered in September 2025. It starred Michael Weatherly and Cote De Pablo, who reprised their roles as Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David from NCIS. The show followed Tony and Ziva in their new life as they raise their daughter, Tali, in Paris. But when Tony’s security company is attacked, they must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them.

“We feel incredibly lucky to have had the chance to play these characters once again and to tell the next chapter of Tony and Ziva’s story,” Weatherly and de Pablo said in a joint statement shared on Instagram on December 19. “Our deepest thanks go to our extraordinary cast, crew, writers, directors, and producers, and to our partners at CBS Studios and Paramount+ who helped make this dream a reality. But most of all, we want to thank the fans around the world who joined us on this adventure and finally got to see Tony and Ziva find their happily ever after.”

Cote de Pablo feels lucky Tony and Ziva’s story came ‘full circle’

In a separate post, de Pablo reminisced about her years working with Weatherly.

“Twelve years ago, after my final scene on NCIS, Michael and I walked back to our trailers and this photo was taken,” she captioned an image of herself and her co-star walking into the sunset. “We had no idea then that Tony and Ziva’s story would one day come full circle.”

“Today, this photo carries a beautiful new meaning,” de Pablo added. “May Tony and Ziva walk into their forever. Thank you all for your love and support.’

Many longtime NCIS fans were devastated to learned the Tony & Ziva would not return with more episodes. At the same time, they were glad that they got to see another chapter of the fan-favorite couple’s story.

“Feeling so sorry for you. We know how much you loved playing Ziva and also the Show was Michael’s and your Baby,” one person wrote.

“Forever grateful to you and Michael for coming back and giving us Tiva endgame,” someone else commented.

“Thank you Cote and Michael for believing in this project,” another NCIS fan chimed in. “The best tribute to Tony and Ziva, and a precious gift for all the fans around the world.”

All episodes of NCIS: Tony & Ziva are streaming on Paramount+.

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