Will There Be an ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Season 2? Michael Weatherly & Cote de Pablo Weigh In
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NCIS: Tony & Ziva may have just premiered with its first three episodes on Paramount+, but it is the latest spinoff in a long-running franchise. NCIS, on which both Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo originated their characters, is going into its 23rd season. Both stars know how “lucky” they were on that show and would love to continue playing their characters.
“I think we’d be lucky to play these characters for — look, I’ll say this: Season 1 was like a dream. It was so much fun to go back and revisit these characters. Where this goes, we know not,” de Pablo tells TV Insider. “All we know is that we had to do this. Michael and I felt we owed it to the fans. And so we’re really happy about this just being able to happen. We manifested it. It came together beautifully. We had [showrunner] John McNamara leading this. He came up with a world that is beautiful. I mean, visually. You saw how beautiful the backdrop of Europe is and how it almost is like a character in itself, like how that backdrop is its own sort of romantic character that allows the story to so beautifully be played out.”
She continued, “We’re just grateful that we got a chance to do it, and the rest is the rest. If we got a chance to do it again, we’d be thrilled.”
Weatherly shared that it reminded him of a joke the two of them and Sean Murray (who has played Timothy McGee on NCIS since Season 1) made at every crime scene, which was “a weekly occurrence for us, and we had to wear the rubber gloves and the hats -”
De Pablo interjected, “And the jackets.”
Weatherly continued, “And the backpack, and it’s like a Halloween costume. We did so many of those things that you forget that there’s a decapitated corpse in front of you or whatever. You’re just walking around eating a sandwich. And Cote and Sean and I would, depending on who was feeling particularly squirrelly that day, turn to the other two and go, ‘How many more seasons you got? How many more seasons you got?'”
Added de Pablo, “And we’d just die laughing.”
She then pointed out that back then, they had 24-episode seasons, which was the result of 10 months straight of work. “Thank God we were much younger. Very little sleep,” she admitted. “We were going on Episode, like, 15. We were already, of course, very third, but thank God, we showed up to work and we just loved it. We laughed every day.”
Weatherly, of course, remembers Gibbs’ (Mark Harmon) “Grab your gear.”
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And speaking of Harmon, according to de Pablo, he “used to always say something, which could not have been more true. He said, ‘You have no idea how special and how rare this is.’ And Michael and I often talk about that. We say, ‘Boy, that was such a beautiful time, a golden time.’ But I have to say, ‘Season 1 of T&Z was very magical. And Michael and I looked at each other many a time, and I’d have to pinch myself. I’d have to go, ‘I can’t believe we’re doing this. I can’t believe we’re playing these characters, and I can’t believe I get to play with you.’ And I was happy every single time I showed up to work.”
McNamara is hesitant to look too much into the future. “I try never to count my chickens before they’re hatched. I’m just focused on finishing this season and trying to make it as good as possible,” he said. “And honestly, it is going to be entirely up to the fans and the subscribers to Paramount+ and ultimately to Paramount and CBS. It’s their property and it’s their money.”
Are you hoping for multiple seasons of NCIS: Tony & Ziva? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Yes we need another season. Excellent character development.
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Would love for it to run multiple seasons 😁.
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Yes please and more than 10 episodes as well please
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YES PLEASE! SEASON 2!!!
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I want season 2 and for tony and ziva to have another children, a boy.
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I absolutely love T&Z! I really appreciate how the show makers stayed so true to their characters and their story and their timeline. The backdrop of Europe is absolutely breathtaking. I have loved every minute of the first three seasons. Can't wait for more! My only complaint is the coarse language. One thing I've always appreciated about NCIS is that they keep it clean and I'm ok allowing my children to watch it with me. T&Z are throwing f-bombs and the like around, and I'm not comfortable having my children in the room.
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I wasn’t loving the first episode but by the time I finished all three episodes I enjoyed it. While I hope it gets renewed, I have a feeling it’s going to be a tough call with all the CBS/Paramount going on who knows
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I was thrilled when I heard the news of the spin off! I will definitely watch every episode. I appreciate the complexity of their co-parenting relationship and enjoy the excitement and humor the story line offers. The producers have done an excellent job at drawing in the audience.
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I've always wanted more Tiva, from their first scene together. I said that the only thing that would make me watch any NCIS ever again (after Family First) was if tptb gave Tiva their own show. It took them years but I'm back to watching an NCIS show and I love it! It felt like coming home after being away for a very long time. I hope we get more seasons and Tiva finally get their happy life together.
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Yes, please continue with more seasons. I hope this show stays around.
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yes 2-3-4-5 and so on
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Really enjoyed the first 3 episodes released on Paramount+. Can't wait for next week's episode.
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Episode 1 was great. #2 i couldn't finish watching. Toooooo many going in the past to present- etc... like once we watched 4 different years in less than a minute. I've always been a fan of the 2 of him.
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That is a little confusing
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I love that this series FINALLY happened. Tony and Ziva’s dynamic was too good to just let it fade away.
Sad part is it isn’t available to everyone who might want to see it.
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I really love the way the development of Tony and Ziva's is portrayed. We can see how deeply they feel for each other and how patiently accommodating Tony is. I would definitely like there to be a second season.
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I was thrilled when I heard the news of the spin off! I will definitely watch every episode. I appreciate the complexity of their co-parenting relationship and enjoy the excitement and humor the story line. The producers have done
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I would love a second season. Tony and Ziva were always my favorites and I love the chemistry between them. A very good show with a plot thst draws one in.
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I loved it from the moment it started. Every scene makes you want to see more. Please give us more seasons.
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season 2, yes.
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Yes! Yes!
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Yes, many more seasons!!
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Love it…hope it keeps coming
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I am a fan, sat on the edge of my chair with anticipation and excitement!! Glad I live alone and didn't have to explain my roller coaster emotions through the first 3 episodes. Excellent writing, excellent acting...just absolutely excellent 💕
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It's like they never left
I'll watch as many seasons s as you want to make. Just don't stop at one.
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Definitely
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MOST DEFINITELY PLEASE THERE REALLY JUST STARTING THERE REAL TRUE LIFE AND ADVENTURES NOW PLEASE LET THEM GO FOR IT THEY DESERVE IT ALL
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Love it! After three episodes I'm not sure where the show is going, but the characters are still wonderful and the European locales are stunning. It's like no other NCIS iteration, in the best of ways!
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I've been anxiously awaiting Tony & Ziva! Heck yes season 2,3,4,5 etc!!!
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As many seasons as possible. T&Z are today’s Tracy and Hepburn. The chemistry is palpable.
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1 million yes's
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Definitely another season and more.
The chemistry between the two stars makes the show so enjoyable to watch, just like it used to be on NCIS.
I hope they bring some of the other shows actors on as guests, maybe even a crossover episode or two.
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Show is terrific. Deserves a second season
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As many seasons as possible
There is so little decent television any more
Love the settings and the characters
Tony and ziva were always my favorites on NCIS
When they left it was not the same
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Love them. Keep going you guys!
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Definitely more seasons
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Exceeded our expectations!!! Yes, yes, yes to more seasons.
Writing and dynamics are on point.
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Watched all three episodes. Was great. Love their chemistry. Make more please.
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Good gracious, it's a no Brainerd, they are so awesome together and the stories just leave you wanting more.... Hopefully, Paramount and CBS will see what a gem they have with Tony and Ziva!!!
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YES! YES! YES! Please multiply seasons. I love Tony and Ziva!!!
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I am hoping for many seasons
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Loved the first 3 episodes! Keep it going after season one please!
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Yes Please! I love their charisma on the show and their story! I definitely want to see more! Thank you!
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Yes please do more, we love these too together,
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Episode 1 was like these 2 picked up just like they were in their last episode of NCIS. The first 3 episodes have me craving for more Tony & Ziva. 2nd season please!
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Oh YES 👏 👍 , we Want At Least 10 More SEASONS of NCIS: Tony & Ziva, please 🙏🏼 🤞. We ❤️ NCIS : Tony & ZiVA !!! Can’t wait to watch episode #4 and the rest of the series.
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Please keep it going! Loving Tony & Ziva!!!
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Yes, Indeed need season 2! And likely more after that.
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I will have to watch all 10 episodes before I know if I want a second season. I am hoping that it gets tied up well enough in episode 10. That it could continue to a season 2, but the fans will be satisfied if it only goes for 10 episode. We will see what happens It sounds like the two main characters are not against the idea of doing another season.
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Yes please I love them there amazing and i love watching the first 3 episodes and I want to see more
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Yes.. More please
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Please give us more.
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I love it, I have wanted to see the two together for years.
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I love this show! Let’s have more!
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We’ve waited 12 yrs for this reunion! The show is fabulous and both Tony and Zina still exude their attraction to each other. Please don’t let this end in a few weeks!
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Yes please I loved the old show with Tony & ziva & also all other cast including gibbs when they change these programmes with newer cast it's never the same the chemistry with all the old crew was fantastic I'd love it back as soon as possible never really took to it after most of the old crew left so yes I'd love them back please &thank you
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PLEASE continue Tony & Ziva.Way too many great shows have been cancelled. Most of the stuff that is being shown now is not worth watching. This is one of the best!
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Nope, moved on. Too many new awesome shows
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Tony and Ziva's characters were always my favorite parts on NCIS. I was so excited at the news of them having their own spin-off. I told all my friends and family when it was going to air. I've truly enjoyed every episode to date, it leaves me wanting more. Season 2, yes absolutely, no questions!!!!
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Definitely want another season!
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I stopped watching NCIS when Ziva then Tony left. Great to see them in their iwn series
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I hate that it is on Paramont+.
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Yes to continuing the show. I love it. The chemistry between Tony and Ziva is so real. The show is fantastic!!!!!
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Yeeees!!!!!!!
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Great story. Hope it continues on.
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Yes another season please!
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Yes, more, please! But, please bring it back to the USA!
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Bring it back to CBS!
Won’t pay for Paramount+
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YES YES YESSSSSSS! Can't wait to watch NCIS again! Always was excellent story lines.
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Yes definitely more seasons of Tony and Ziva! I love those 2 . It was so hard to see them go 😞 . Let's keep Tony and Ziva going for as many or more of NCIS please
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I do hope they give it a chance! I love these characters and know that if given the time the show will come together every week and we will all feel like family again!
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Definitely would love to see another season of NCIS Tony and zeva. Love the show.
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Absolutely, another season.
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I started watching it.. waiting for Episode 4 Wedding Crusher 🤭🤭😊😊
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Yes it seems like a thrilling watch
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Great show 😉 two things, really don't think that the language needs to be that crude and put these two together 😵💫 ugh
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I cant believe that season 1 only has 3 episodes, what a disappointment. YES on a season 2!
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More of what is enjoyable tv
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I love the way they filmed it, it is film like.
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Mr Ellis a rich scammer this will be your and children's legacy endorcing a show full of vulgerabilty and sexual content and inuendoses fine programming for children very good indeed.
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WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU THERES MILLIONS APONE MILLIONS OF THINGS NOT MENT ON TV FOR CHILDREN ITS YOUR JOB AS A PARENT NOT TO LET THEM WATCH IT YOU ARE SO OFF BASE ON THIS SHOW THERE WAS NOTHING VULGER ABOUT THIS SHOW AT ALL I GUESS YOUR JUST ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE OBVIOUSLY NOT GET A LIFE VERY SINCERELY
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According fo and top actor from t&z mcnamara it an deceiving l - - r.cote is being told how to and act at there interviews under duress and cohersion for her one reason is mcnamara is holding her pay till the end of her contract which is against the laws of state local and written with actors guild , which is slavery extortion and blackmail to force her to deceive the public and paying advertising companies.plus she resents the fact she has to deceive everyone by claiming that this was filmed in europe which couldent be further from the truth you never omce heard her mention the fact how beautiful europe was have you. ? Of course not this spin off acc from her it was filmed( like Gillians island) on the back lots of cbs.all AI CGI generated with a green screen super imposed of europe for affect hence why the only 2 talking about europe in
The main producer mcnamara fraudulent claims for the god almighty dollar.ms ellish should de ashamed he's allowing and endorcing such deceit and deception congrats Mr Ellis this will be your destiny as deceptioner a deceiver...a liar!!!!
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Why are you plating and condoning and admitted/ convicted sexual preditor??why are you endorcing a sexual content showing cote" s hand in/ on Michael's crotch? How can anybody with children or themselves watch a program slated for families with such vulgerabilty sexual intent and content?only people with no shame will watch this type of disgusted show representing family orientated sponsors paying for this representing their name ie ebooks or airline rep.if this is what the company ( most with children/ grandchildren allow will their legacy will be short lived
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They need to be on cbs.
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Absolutely lovely to see them on screen again
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Many seasons is AOk here!
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Yes continue the show and get them together
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Do not like it! Back and forth in time is frustrating. . Plus dead and now alive story makes no sense.
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I don’t subscribe to Paramount+ but felt very lucky to have the opportunity to watch episode 1 free on Amazon Prime. Unfortunately, I fell asleep half way through so I’m guessing it didn’t particularly grab me. So my curiosity was satisfied, and I don’t feel deprived not having access to this spin off.
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Just love Tony and Ziva. Hope we see more of their new lives with Tali in Europe. Much love.
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My husband and I would love you to do more than 1 season.
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Please keep the next season coming! I have been an NCIS fan from day one!!!!!
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Yes please do a season 2 I really enjoyed season 1 so far and can't wait for it to finish
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Why can’t you be on regular TV..
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While another season would be nice, the story line wouldn't easy. I have a feeling how this series will end up........
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I would love to have watched it, but I don't have streaming services...Us ordinary people who can't afford such things are being left in the dustbin of tv history.
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You can't afford $10? Give me a break lady
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Wait until all 10 episodes are released. Get a 1 week trial. Watch them. Cancel.
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Did not care for the first episode!
Cursing was totally uncalled for and unnecessary! Will not be watching any more episodes
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If you can eliminate all the cussing...it might work
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Enough already of these 2 idiots.
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