‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Canceled — What Would’ve Happened in Season 2
Well, it was great to have Tony and Ziva back on our screens while it lasted. The NCIS spinoff on Paramount+ led by Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, in the roles they originated on the mothership, will not be back for more.
TV Insider has learned that NCIS: Tony & Ziva has been canceled after one season. Season 1, along with the rest of the NCIS series, is still available to stream on Paramount+.
“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. 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,” Weatherly and de Pablo said a statement.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva picks up after the titular characters have reunited in Paris following her supposed death. In Season 1, they’re on the run together after his security company is framed for various crimes, and by the end of it, they’ve cleared their names and are together again, raising their daughter. It also stars Amita Suman, Maximilian Osinski, Julian Ovenden, Nassima Benchicou, Lara Rossi, Isla Gie, Terence Maynard, and James D’Arcy.
This news means we won’t see the Season 1 finale alternate ending that had been scrapped and would’ve kicked off Season 2, as showrunner John McNamara told TV Insider. (Because it wasn’t included, the series didn’t end on a major cliffhanger.)
“We shot a different ending, much darker, much more of a cliffhanger. But when I finally looked at the cut and the wonderful work that the actors did and the director did, and how much I felt really connected to Tony and Ziva in that apartment with the picture of Henry, I really felt like that’s the end of the story. That if we’re going to do something else big and thriller-ish and whatever, let’s save that for Season 2,” he teased. “It was a very different ending, and it was really well executed by the director and the actors. I just made the command decision of let’s end on a rest, not a crescendo.”
Season 2 would’ve been a “maximum stress test” for the couple, McNamara revealed, “a story that really tests, now they trust each other and they have a bond, how solid is that bond?”
It would’ve been a romantic thriller of a season, he shared, likely again with one story that carried across, like in the first.
There also would’ve been a question of whether they’d attempt to get married again after their relationship fell apart on what would’ve been their wedding day. Cote de Pablo wasn’t so sure they had to.
“I do think that when two people are together, whether they are married or not, they’re still together. There’s an energy thing and that it just is. And so, I don’t think they have to. I think what they need to do is really kind of acknowledge what they feel in honesty and I think that’s the strength of the relationship,” she explained.
For Weatherly, the question was, “What’s the next level of their relationship? Does that mean that they have established the trust and that they are going to have a proper wedding and that Tali is going to start going to high school? I think there’s something about moving into a very solid place, and just when you think that everything is super solid, some other aspect of everything blows up.”
Did you want to see a second season of NCIS: Tony & Ziva? What would you have wanted it to entail? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Not everyonehas access to the Paramount+ service. I think Paramount and CBS shot themselves in the foot when they decided not to air it on CBS like all of the other NCIS franchises. It would have been a natural fit. NCIS Sydney isn't of interest to me, but Tony & Ziva were. It's a shame this had to happen.
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G
It was a grown up show with two leads that still have amazing chemistry. Paramount dropped the ball on this one.
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G
A shame it is cancelled. We would have been watching it, if it was on CBS like all of the other NCIS shows.
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B
Streaming shows are off my list now. Maybe if it was on CBS it would have succeeded -instead of the other stuff they pushed when they cancelled fan favorites.
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D
I know this will peg me as "real old", but cable was supposed to be the doorway to virtually unlimited entertainment, but, whether it's greed or evolution, it's become a maintenance fee on a condo we can barely afford. Remember, NCIS has been on for 20 years and so has the audience. I'm tired of passwords that seem to need constant changing for unknown reasons.
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G
Loved it and sorry to see that Paramount Plus discontinued another awesome show!
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C
Personally, as much as I love them, I wasn't thrilled with the show. I wanted more of a NCIS feeling to it. Still, I wish it had been renewed. I wonder if it was too expensive since they filmed all over Europe? Maybe they could have done Season 2 on a set in Canada [like Hallmark].
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L
I would bet it didn't get enough viewers since a lot of people were ticked off it wasn't on CBS. For shows on streaming they want people to subscribe to their platform. It doesn't sound like enough did.
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I am from Brazil, and came here to say that I was really looking forward to seeing a season 2. Cote de Pablo and Michael weatherly chemistry is powerful, funny and romantic, we need more shows like that (like season 1). Paramount+ has a lot of drama shows, a lot of shows that don't have what I got from this show. Well now I will unsubscribe I guess.
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S
I always hoped they would both come home to NCIS. I waited and waited, but nothing happened. That's where their characters shone. I also watched their new show. That show was good too. Unfortunately, I feel that it had no pazzazz it lacked something
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M
Maybe it should have gone to network television instead of a pay station that a lot of us couldn’t afford
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B
The show was great and a big success for thousands of fans of Tony and ziva
Why are the horrible shows still on and the great ones cancelled very disappointed
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G
Just another potential fan who would have watched it if it was on CBS like the other NCIS shows.
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C
YES YES YES we all wanted to see many more seasons with Tony & Ziva what's wrong with Paramount+ to not renew a 2nd season?!?!? This was the only series I watched on Paramount+.
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B
My husband and I are very disappointed that season 2 was cancelled. We have watched every episode of all of the NCIS shows and love the characters, and we were delighted to re reunited with Tony and Ziva. We hope CBS will pick up the show and all of us will be happy!
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T
It would have been good to have a season 2. Why was it cancelled?
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G
Very sad it was cancelled.
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R
I'm disappointed to say the least. I must be the wrong demographic because everything, I seem to like gets canceled. I think it's better to read books at least you have a complete ending and nobody pulls the book out of your hand before you're finished.
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I enjoyed season one as well and was hoping for season 2. Paramount plus needs to send it to CBS if they keep canceling great new shows....
Both actors were great and the supporting cast was brilliant
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L
I enjoyed season 1 and was looking forward to season two and beyond. I am extremely disappointed in the cancellation.
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R
I really enjoyed the season 1. Would love for it to continue the story.
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D
I don't have the streaming service, I expected it to run on CBS. It's too bad, I think more people would have watched the show. I loved their characters!!!
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D
I so much wanted to see Season 2. It was great seeing how they changed during the years and yet they still had the dynamic and energy. So missing seeing them on a regular basis. Maybe some return to NCIS - if we can't have their own series.
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R
I enjoyed watching Zina and Tony. I also miss Polly as one of the stars. I think someone really dropped the ball on this one. When you have something good going you don't cancel it you invest in it.
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G
I got Paramount+ just for T&Z and was looking forward to Season 2. Guess I can drop it now.
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F
Yep season 2 would have been nice and I’m wondering if it was on a non streaming platform if the ratings would have been higher ——yes . Just a guess
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G
This just makes me sad. I put off watching the show out of fear that it could be short lived. Tony & Ziva are beloved characters to me. And Michael is a treasure as an actor, as well as the stunning Cote. Just finished watching season one and so disappointed that that’s all. I would be happy to have them return to the flagship, NCIS, and move into a higher capacity within the NCIS organization. Equally missed Robert Wagner as Tony’s father. It was such a gift to have them back on my screen. Much love to Michael, Cote and Robert. Hope to see you on my screen again.
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I didn't see a reason it was cancelled. Frankly, I enjoyed the show and thought it was poignant and revealing not only in terms of Tony and Ziva's relationship, but as to the process of investigation of this complex crime. I think CBS/Paramount not only dropped the ball by aborting this show, but showed their decision making to be immature.
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V
The only reason I had Paramount+ was for this show. I really liked season one. Figures CBS makes yet another bad decision. Time to cancel Paramount+. And with the cancellation of the Tonight Show, I’ll be watching much less of that network as well.
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R
Disappointed there won't be a 2nd season. I loved the way they incorporated the characters' histories, how they are dealing with past traumas, and how these have affected their relationship. That said, I think the writers should've focused less on action and instead just focused on the characters are now. Weatherly and de Pablo are so good together I'd have watched them just talking about their workday. I'll also miss Boris. He was great comic relief.
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A
I enjoyed season 1 and was looking forward to season 2. The relationship between Tony and Ziva was refreshing to see a spin off with the intensity between the two characters brought over from the main show. So sad to hear it’s not coming back.
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G
Bring them Back. Knowing Tony is coming back to the mother ship this coming season, please, please, please bring Ziva along for some of the time!!
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Good bye Tony and Ziva. It was just not a good show, period.
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K
Paramount had a good thing going with this program. I definitely wish they’d reconsider. It’s tough to find a show that has good acting good storylines and doesn’t treat you like you’re stupid. Tony and Ziva was a well written fun show to watch. They should bring it back.
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M
I believe if it had been on regular CBS it would have done better. More exposure
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Wanted a second season. How we can have so many crappy other shows and not continue this one baffles me.
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F
Very disappointed in Paramount+ for dropping season two! Streaming is a disappointment and only have it because it comes in my free pkg from WalMart subscription!
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M
These streaming channels are really no longer deserving of our loyalty!
Recently they have repeatedly canceled so dis-respectively that I think I may go back to reading books.
I thoroughly enjoyed ALL the NCIS spin-offs … especially Tony & Ziva.
I have been looking for a reason delete Paramount Plus … this may just be the reason I needed. Screw all the channels … jerking our chains and drowning us with STUPID ADS! I remember when stations cared and there were no ads. Paramount can kick rocks!
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J
The show wasn’t that great, but I would’ve watched season two, maybe the in the sophomore season it would’ve found its way.
The bigger issue is Paramounts insistence that the lag and constant buffering or the inability to actually start the app on my tv is anything but their problem. No other streamers have a problem. It it’s always my internet.
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T
So who made the decision to cancel the show after one season? CBS or Paramount? My guess is that idiot Ellis fellow. Has enough money to bid on WB, but not enough to order a 2nd season of an otherwise great show? Someone please take ellis' money away, he's a dipshit idiot of a fool.
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D
If the show doesn't align with Bari and her crew, it has to go. NCIS Sydney new episode was about climate change. It has been canceled. They are getting rid of talent and shows that don't fit Bari's vision.
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Bari is only over news not entertainment...
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Putting it on a pay channel only was a bad decision.
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B
For me, as long as Tali and the security is safe, DiNozzo and Ziva are together again, and the bad guys are gone, then I’m perfectly ok with the cancellation.
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U
Are you fkn kidding me?? What is wrong with Paramount+ canceling such a success?!?!
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$$$$
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C
I was disappointed that the show ended after just one season. Weatherly and de Pablo interact very well and the story was really getting interesting.
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G
How fun you must be at any celebration…
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I would have loved a season 2, they needed a season 2 for their wedding!
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K
yes! To a second season! More to the story to tell and could interact with other NCIS spinoffs.
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Of course we want to see a second season.
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C
So very sad that there is no more Tony & Ziva. I enjoyed Season 1 a lot and was looking forward to more seasons.
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J
I think the cast was great & it was wonderful to see Tony & Ziva together again! I do think the premise would have made a better 2 hour TV movie instead of a series. I mean, really, they almost catch the bad guy but he gets away every time? I found this very irritating because Tony & Ziva aren’t that incompetent!
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P Plus is SO overrated, I'm bowing out
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It was wonderful seeing Michael Weatherly again! Especially in his own style of Robert Wagner! Cote de Pablo was a perfect fit, very real and emotional development of her character. I am definitely on board for another season or another chapter! Glad it there wasn’t a wedding! They are together in their own way, a way that works for them!👍
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The ones I would love to see canceled just keep going on and on and on. Then you get a good enjoyable program and it runs for maybe a full season or two and poof it's gone.
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W
I liked the two characters in NCIS. I LOVE the two in Tony & Ziva spinoff. With so many characters getting killed off in the NCIS series, it was refreshing that at least in their spinoff they or the daughter didn't die and honored the characters.
Would have loved seeing a Season 2.
The world needs more feel good shows right now.
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G
Season 1 was great. Was looking forward to a season 2!
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C
We loved it. Sorry it won’t be on next season. Sometimes it take a season to get people excited about it
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Reconsider Season 2!!!!!
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If it had been on CBS it would’ve done better.
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I'm so disappointed there's no season 2🤬
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G
Yes!! I want more of Tony & Ziva! Hope some network picks it up!
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Why should we pay for streaming TV when they cancel shows we are watching. Not everyone can afford all the streaming services and cable TV. Now WB is going to be sold to another
streamer!!!
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J
Yes, If it was on CBS it would have been better. But Nooooooo, See what happens. They did shoot themself in the Ass!
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C
I wanted to see Tony & Ziva get together. Now they are, so draw the curtain.
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A
The show was disappointing esp since they cancelled NCIS Hawaii. They didn’t capture our interest. This could have been a success with different spin. Bad call.
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Not shocking at least the decision was made not to go with the cliffhanger ending.
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N
That is the most stupid decision since similar idiots cancelled Forever and Firefly. For me cancelation of P+ is in order, know few friends who also going to cancel
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C
Wanted more Tony and Ziva. Not everyone has access to PARAMOunt .; but bought paramount on dish cable just to watch this show. also I wish it had some more of the original NCIS people.;
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I miss Tony & Ziva both on NCIS. Please Please Please bring them back. Send Cole back to Chicago Fire, he was good on that show he really stinks on NCIS. He JUST DOES NOT FIT, has ruined the show for me. Tony would make a much better leader
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J
It was a terrible show with poor scripts. Hard to follow and even harder to watch week after week.
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G
I tried to watch it, but with them dropping the F bombs left, and right, I stopped watching. They didn’t use language like that on NCIS, so why would I want to watch them talking like that now? No thanks!
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B
No! Show was stupid
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G
How insightful. Just because you're old Bill, doesn't mean you need to always have to say something.
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G
I found it too edgy and lacking in the sometimes unintentional humor that both characters showed in the og NCIS. I was also very annoyed at all the swearing from cast members. I don't think I would have stayed with it if that continued.
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M
Glad that it's gone. Hate that they send shows off of regular channels. Didn't like Tony and Ziva anyway! Won't watch Origins either. Too much NCIS. Spend more time with the good shows that already exist. Should never have cancelled NCIS LA.
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B
I never watched it as they were my least favorite characters on NCIS
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G
thank for that useless opinion... might as well have said, "never watched the show, but I'm going to talk about it anyways". Useless.
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N
So WTF you here? "Never, watched, never liked them yet here I am making idiotic comments" are you USerer?
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