NCIS: Tony & Ziva enters the top 10 TV streaming charts within two weeks of premiere

NCIS: Tony & Ziva have stormed back into the streaming world like it never left. Within just two weeks of its September release, the Paramount+ series has already climbed into the Top 10 TV streaming charts, and that is because the love for Tony and Ziva hasn't faded one bit.

With only a handful of episodes released so far, the spinoff has proved its pull with long-time NCIS fans and newer audiences both, landing among the week's most-watched series.

Why NCIS: Tony & Ziva is such a big streaming success

There was always a sense that NCIS: Tony & Ziva would take off, but the speed of its rise surprised everyone. Streaming data has confirmed that the show broke into the top 10 almost as soon as it was released, regardless of having only four of its ten episodes out.

According to Luminate, those four episodes pulled in 6.8 million hours viewed in just one week. That placed the show at seventh position, a remarkable debut considering the heavy competition, which included hit releases like Wednesday Season 2. What's worth noting is that this response didn't come out of thin air. The anticipation was present long before the shoe could even release.

When the official trailer dropped earlier this year, it broke the NCIS franchise records by racking up 93 million views in its first week. Showrunner John McNamara admitted to Deadline that he had no idea the fan reaction would be that massive.

"I'm so glad I didn't know how popular they were until now...If I'd known that a year ago, I might have just never left my room."

The creator’s own excitement is reflected in the soaring streaming numbers, proving that the NCIS legacy continues to dominate on a global scale.

The power of nostalgia and a fresh approach

The magic of NCIS: Tony & Ziva comes down to both history and freshness. Fans have waited more than a decade to see Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo back together after their characters' emotional exits from NCIS.

With just 4 episodes out, this spinoff finally delivered, reuniting Tony and Ziva not just as agents but as parents raising their daughter Tali. Their new story takes them across Europe, far from the usual NCIS office setting, with danger following them at every turn.

The blend of family drama and spy intrigue offers fans a fresh twist while staying true to the qualities that made Tony and Ziva so beloved. In an interview with Deadline, McNamara shared that he crafted the show’s opening minutes to bring everyone up to speed, whether or not they’ve ever watched NCIS.

"The first three minutes of Episode 1 should hopefully be like a trailer that completely catches you up if you've never seen NCIS, even if you don't know who Tony and Ziva are..."

The creative choice made the series accessible to newer fans while giving what long-time fans have always wanted. The early Rotten Tomatoes score of 88% further reflects just how well the show has struck this balance, keeping older as well as newer fans engaged week after week.

Two weeks were all it took for NCIS: Tony & Ziva to prove it belongs on the global streaming charts. Climbing into the top 10 so quickly, the series proved that the Tony and Ziva legacy still holds incredible power, captivating longtime fans who’ve followed their journey for years while also winning over a whole new audience.

The early success also signals that this spinoff is more than nostalgia-it's a story with legs. And if this momentum continues, NCIS: Tony & Ziva could easily carve out a long, thrilling future on Paramount+.

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