NCIS Power Couple Tony and Ziva Return in Steamy European Spy Thriller

Max Sterling, 7/25/2025Hold onto your badges! NCIS's sexiest ship is sailing back to our screens with "Tony & Ziva," a European-set thriller that promises to be equal parts Mission: Impossible and rom-com. Our favorite will-they-won't-they couple returns with their signature chemistry, plus a €150 million problem that screams "binge-worthy."

Paramount+ seems to know exactly what they're doing with this one. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Europe (complete with those gorgeous location shots we've been missing since COVID restrictions lifted), the series picks up with our favorite former special agents juggling parenthood, past romance, and — because this is NCIS we're talking about — a hefty dose of international intrigue.

The setup's deliciously complicated. Tony's got €150 million mysteriously dumped in his account (talk about inflation since 2025, right?), Interpol's not exactly thrilled about it, and suddenly our dynamic duo is back doing what they do best: running from danger while trading those trademark quips that made us fall in love with them in the first place.

"We're like a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde with better snacks," Tony declares in the trailer, sporting what can only be described as a questionable attempt at a Magnum P.I. mustache. Ziva's response? Pure gold — comparing him to Groucho Marx instead. Some things never change, thank goodness.

But here's where it gets interesting. Rather than just serve up the expected happily-ever-after, the show seems to be diving into messier territory. These two are sharing custody of their daughter Tali while maintaining what Ziva describes as a strictly co-parenting relationship. Right. Because that always works out exactly as planned.

The action sequences look properly slick — clearly, Paramount+ didn't skimp on the budget. There's something refreshingly old-school about watching these two navigate European streets in what appears to be a mix of classic spy thriller meets modern tech paranoia. And did anyone else catch that reference to "self-driving murder cars"? Feels like somebody in the writers' room's been watching too many Tesla videos on TikTok.

De Pablo and Weatherly's involvement as executive producers adds an interesting layer of authenticity to the project. They've clearly got skin in the game, and their joint statement about "lies, spies, danger, desire" reads less like typical PR speak and more like two actors genuinely stoked to revisit characters they clearly love.

For those who somehow missed the original saga (where have you been?), Tony and Ziva's relationship has more twists than a pretzel factory. The whole "presumed dead but actually alive" thing from seasons past? That's practically a warm-up compared to what this new series seems to be throwing at them.

"NCIS: Tony & Ziva" kicks off September 4th on Paramount+ with a three-episode drop. Given the streaming wars' current state and viewers' increasing pickiness about what gets their subscription dollars, this feels like a smart play. Whether it'll live up to a decade of fan expectations... well, that's the real cliffhanger, isn't it?

They're back, and honestly? It's about time. The long-awaited return of NCIS power couple Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David isn't just another nostalgia cash grab — at least, that's what the newly dropped trailer for "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" suggests. And yeah, that chemistry we all remember? Still absolutely electric.Paramount+ seems to know exactly what they're doing with this one. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Europe (complete with those gorgeous location shots we've been missing since COVID restrictions lifted), the series picks up with our favorite former special agents juggling parenthood, past romance, and — because this is NCIS we're talking about — a hefty dose of international intrigue.The setup's deliciously complicated. Tony's got €150 million mysteriously dumped in his account (talk about inflation since 2025, right?), Interpol's not exactly thrilled about it, and suddenly our dynamic duo is back doing what they do best: running from danger while trading those trademark quips that made us fall in love with them in the first place."We're like a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde with better snacks," Tony declares in the trailer, sporting what can only be described as a questionable attempt at a Magnum P.I. mustache. Ziva's response? Pure gold — comparing him to Groucho Marx instead. Some things never change, thank goodness.But here's where it gets interesting. Rather than just serve up the expected happily-ever-after, the show seems to be diving into messier territory. These two are sharing custody of their daughter Tali while maintaining what Ziva describes as a strictly co-parenting relationship. Right. Because that always works out exactly as planned.The action sequences look properly slick — clearly, Paramount+ didn't skimp on the budget. There's something refreshingly old-school about watching these two navigate European streets in what appears to be a mix of classic spy thriller meets modern tech paranoia. And did anyone else catch that reference to "self-driving murder cars"? Feels like somebody in the writers' room's been watching too many Tesla videos on TikTok.De Pablo and Weatherly's involvement as executive producers adds an interesting layer of authenticity to the project. They've clearly got skin in the game, and their joint statement about "lies, spies, danger, desire" reads less like typical PR speak and more like two actors genuinely stoked to revisit characters they clearly love.For those who somehow missed the original saga (where have you been?), Tony and Ziva's relationship has more twists than a pretzel factory. The whole "presumed dead but actually alive" thing from seasons past? That's practically a warm-up compared to what this new series seems to be throwing at them."NCIS: Tony & Ziva" kicks off September 4th on Paramount+ with a three-episode drop. Given the streaming wars' current state and viewers' increasing pickiness about what gets their subscription dollars, this feels like a smart play. Whether it'll live up to a decade of fan expectations... well, that's the real cliffhanger, isn't it?