NCIS: Tony & Ziva trailer teases the couple’s explosive return as they set out to protect their daughter

They're finally back—saying it with pride! The long-awaited return of NCIS fan-favorites Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David is finally on the cards, and the recently released NCIS: Tony & Ziva trailer wastes no time in taking us right amid the action. The high-octane teaser gives us our first glimpse of the couple's life after NCIS as they take on the perilous mission of keeping their daughter, Tali, protected. And yes, Europe is the new war zone.

Set in a high-stakes world where past secrets collide with present dangers, the trailer shows Tony and Ziva not just reconnecting, but actively battling a threat that’s come dangerously close to home. Their peaceful life in Paris is interrupted when Tony’s security firm is attacked, setting off a chain of events that leaves the family on the run across Europe. And just like that, they’re no longer just former NCIS agents—they’re parents in survival mode.

The plot of NCIS: Tony & Ziva: Peace disrupted by chaos

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The new Paramount+ spinoff continues with Tony and Ziva in Paris, co-parenting their daughter Tali. Their relationship looks quiet and orderly—until it isn't. As hinted at by the NCIS: Tony & Ziva trailer, everything goes "bang" when Tony's security firm is targeted for a mysterious assault. The attack is not an isolated incident; it indicates something larger at play. And that's the catalyst.

With danger closing in, the couple is put into action. Saving Tali is their sole focus, but the journey ahead is far from smooth. They travel from one European city to another, with betrayals, perilous foes, and unresolved emotional baggage between them. There's no set guidebook, but they're all in.

Characters of NCIS: Tony & Ziva: Familiar faces and new entrants

Michael Weatherly reprises his role as Tony DiNozzo, and Cote de Pablo returns as Ziva David—two of the most beloved characters in NCIS history. Isla Gie takes on the role of Tali, their daughter, now central to the storyline. But the cast doesn’t stop there.

The spinoff introduces new characters, including:

Lara Rossi as Sophie, Tali’s primary caregiver.

Amita Suman as Claudie, the head of tech at Tony’s firm.

Maximilian Osinski as Boris, an elite-level hacker.

Julian Ovenden as Jonah, a retired NSA specialist.

Nassima Benchicou as Martine, former French intelligence.

Terence Maynard as Dr. Lang, a therapist.

James D'Arcy as Henry, a high-level Interpol administrator.

Each of the new characters contributes to the international puzzle that the family has to decipher to stay alive.

What the trailer of NCIS: Tony & Ziva tells us: More than just action

The trailer isn't all about high-octane drama—it's complex. In addition to the usual chase scenes, gunfights, and clandestine missions, there's an emotional undertone that can't be ignored. Tony and Ziva aren't merely fleeing danger; they're also dealing with their broken past. The relationship they share, usually fraught with tension and unspoken emotions, now needs to provide for the protection of their child.

There is also a stark contrast between the lovely European landscapes and the dark underbelly they're pulled into. Paris, once introduced as their sanctuary, becomes enemy land. It looks like every new destination introduces a new clue—or a new trap.

The setting of NCIS: Tony & Ziva: NCIS goes global

As opposed to past NCIS series set in American cities, this spinoff is set entirely in Europe. Production sources say that decision was made in order to depict the global nature of Tony's security firm—and to underscore the fact that the threat isn't contained. Taping on location in actual European cities provides a gritty, cinematic look for the show. It also suits Tony and Ziva's worldly background, coming full circle on Ziva's Mossad past and Tony's global connections.

Behind the scenes of NCIS: Tony & Ziva: Who's making it happen?

The spinoff is created by John McNamara, who is also the showrunner. Weatherly and de Pablo are also executive producers on the show, which provides them with creative control over how their characters are developed after NCIS. Production started in summer 2024, and the 10-episode series is set to release sometime in 2025 on Paramount+.

It's the seventh NCIS spinoff, and more importantly, the first of them produced wholly for streaming. It's further special in dedicating itself strictly to the civilian lives of agents after their respective stints in NCIS.

Why this story matters to NCIS Fans

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It's not just a reunion. For longtime fans, this show finally addresses the questions that were left hanging: What really went down after Ziva's off-screen departure? How did she get back together with Tony? How is life as parents for them? Rather than explaining it to us through exposition, the spinoff drops us in the thick of their lives, with all the messiness.

The survival plot is at the center, but beneath that is the story of rediscovery. While running from the enemy, they're also rediscovering one another. The emotional baggage of the past isn't left behind—it's just waiting to boil over.

Release information of NCIS: Tony & Ziva

Although the date has not been officially announced, NCIS: Tony & Ziva will air sometime in Fall 2025 only on Paramount+. It will be a 10-episode limited series. Filming has already commenced, and the trailer is already making the rounds; fans can look forward to getting updates within the next few months as post-production progresses.

The NCIS: Tony & Ziva trailer delivers just what fans were hoping for: high-octane action, high-stakes emotion, and the return of two of television's most fascinating characters. But this time, it's not just about the procedural. It's personal. And judging by appearances, the ride won't be easy on Tony, Ziva, or anyone trying to catch them throughout Europe.