Alright, Operatives of the Unfiltered Opinion, grab your Caf-Pow and prepare for a blast from the past that’s hitting our screens like a well-aimed head slap! Just when we thought the streaming wars couldn’t get any more chaotic with endless content, Paramount+ has dropped a truth bomb that might just make us question our cynicism: NCIS: TONY & ZIVA is officially happening! UGHHHH! And yes, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo are actually, truly, not-a-dream-sequence BACK! LAUGHING MY ASS OFF!
For years, fans have been crying out for the return of DiNozzo and David, the will-they-won’t-they (they did!) duo whose chemistry could ignite forensic labs from here to Paris. Their departure left a plot hole in our hearts bigger than Gibbs’ basement. Now, the streaming overlords at Paramount+ have listened, throwing a 10-episode series our way, starting September 4 with a three-episode premiere. Talk about a binge-worthy bad decision we’re absolutely going to make!
The Plot Twist: Lies, Spies, Danger, Desire… and Self-Driving Murder Cars?! 🚗💨
According to the press release (which we totally read, because journalism!), NCIS: TONY & ZIVA picks up after Ziva’s supposed death (because, you know, TV deaths are more temporary than a streaming service subscription). Tony left NCIS to raise their daughter, Tali, then Ziva was found alive, and they reunited in Paris. So, now they’re living their unconventional happily ever after… until, of course, Tony’s security company gets attacked, forcing them on the run across Europe. Because peace and quiet is for background characters, apparently.
But the real Oscar-Worthy quote from stars and executive producers Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly? “Returning to these roles together on screen after more than a decade has been an unforgettable journey packed with lies, spies, danger, desire…..and self-driving murder cars. (Don’t worry, that last one will make sense soon).“
UGHHHH! Self-driving murder cars?! Is this NCIS or the next Fast & Furious spin-off written by an AI on a sugar rush?! Our Unfiltered Opinion is already preparing for the gloriously absurd chaos that this promises. Are they leaning into the snark? Or is this just another bad decision tagline that will make us question reality? We’re cautiously optimistic for the pure cinematic gold! levels of absurdity.
The Cast & Crew: A Familiar Face and Some New Blood ✍️
The series stars the returning Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo (because, obviously, it wouldn’t be Tony & Ziva without them!). Joining them are Amita Suman, Maximilian Osinski, Lara Rossi, Isla Gie, Nassima Benchicou, Terence Maynard, Julian Ovenden, and James D’Arcy. Showrunner John McNamara leads the charge, alongside executive producers Weatherly, de Pablo, and others. Produced by CBS Studios for Paramount+. This means the NCIS universe continues its expansion, even if the original show has enough spin-offs to form its own streaming service.(eeh..umm..Taylor Sheridan!)
Will Tony & Ziva Save the Day (and Our Evening)? 🍿
The return of Tony & Ziva is undoubtedly a huge moment for NCIS fans and a calculated move by Paramount+ in the increasingly crowded streaming landscape. Will their unique blend of flirtatious banter, spy intrigue, and now, apparently, rogue autonomous vehicles, be enough to cut through the content noise? Our Unfiltered Opinion suggests it has a real shot. Because sometimes, all you need is two fan-favorite agents and a hint of self-driving murder cars to make an Oscar-Worthy return. Let’s hope this isn’t another bad decision we’ll regret binging.
Go on, you know you want to. The comment section isn’t going to fill itself, and honestly, this carefully crafted piece of meta-snark deserves a little applause… or at least a witty critique. Don’t leave us hanging here! 👇💥💻