‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Star Cote de Pablo Teases New Side of Michael Weatherly’s Iconic Character

Paris, September 3, 2025 - In an exclusive interview published today, NCIS: Tony & Ziva lead actress Cote de Pablo revealed that the upcoming Paramount+ spin-off will showcase a side of Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo that fans have never seen before. De Pablo, who reprises her role as former Mossad and NCIS agent Ziva David, emphasized that the series’ shift from a network procedural to an international streaming format has allowed deeper exploration of DiNozzo’s personality and vulnerabilities.

“Tony is renowned for his quips and movie-buff persona,” de Pablo explained. “But in Tony & Ziva, viewers will discover how he copes under pressure when his security firm and family are targeted. It’s a more introspective, emotional journey for him”.

The two-hour news release arrives on the eve of the series premiere, set for Thursday, September 4, when the first three episodes - “No Country Is Safe,” “No Friend of Mine” and “Cover Story” - will debut simultaneously on Paramount+ at 3 AM ET. Following the premiere rollout, new episodes will stream weekly on Thursdays through the season finale, “Full Circle,” on October 23, 2025.

NCIS: Tony & Ziva picks up in Paris, where Tony and Ziva have spent the last five years raising their daughter, Tali. Their peaceful life is upended when an unidentified adversary launches a cyber-attack on Tony’s private security company, thrusting the family into a continent-wide manhunt. The narrative blends high-stakes espionage with domestic drama as the former agents must learn to trust each other - and themselves - once again.

Paramount+ subscribers can access the spin-off with plans starting at $7.99 per month, with an ad-free subscription option available for $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year. A seven-day free trial is offered for first-time users.

Key Details:

  • Premiere date and time: September 4, 2025, at 3 AM ET on Paramount+
  • Episodes released: Three episodes on premiere day; weekly thereafter until October 23, 2025
  • Principal cast: Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo; Cote de Pablo as Ziva David; Isla Gie as Tali
  • Streaming platform: Paramount+ (standard plan $7.99/month; premium ad-free $12.99/month)

Fans can look forward to an action-packed reunion, promising both nostalgia and fresh character depth as Tony confronts challenges he’s never faced before - both as an agent and a father.