Tony & Ziva’ Cancellation Confirmed

After spinning off from JAG in 2003, NCIS has expanded into one of the biggest serialized universes in TV history, with the original show still running and having produced more than half a dozen spin-offs since then. NCIS is now fast approaching its 24th season on TV, which will even bring back original lead Michael Weatherly from the show’s first 13 seasons. Meanwhile, LL Cool J is coming back to reprise his role as Special Agent Sam Hanna in the NCIS: New York spin-off this fall, and Mark Harmon will take on an even bigger on-screen role in NCIS: Origins as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

In the midst of these shows’ runs, Weatherly reunited with Cote de Pablo in 2025 for another spin-off, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, which ran on Paramount+. This show centered on Weatherly’s Tony DiNozzo and de Pablo’s Ziva David, co-parenting their daughter Tali before an unknown assailant attempts to steal Interpol funds and frames Tony for the crime. Unfortunately, NCIS: Tony & Ziva was canceled after one season in Dec. 2025, seemingly cutting off the two characters’ stories after fans spent much of the last 20 years watching them grow alongside each other. Now, more details have come out about why the decision was made to end the show so quickly.

Ziva and Tony sit on a sofa in NCIS: Tony & Ziva

Speaking with Deadline, Jane Wiseman (EVP & Head of Originals for Paramount+) explained why NCIS: Tony & Ziva was canceled after only one season. Unfortunately, she noted that the show was too expensive to keep making with such low viewing numbers, even though she and the team “were all fans of it:”

“‘Tony & Ziva,’ unfortunately, for the cost, did not make sense with the viewing, although we were all fans of it.”

While Tony and Ziva are two of the most popular characters from NCIS, the show simply became too expensive to produce, especially considering it filmed on location in Europe. Combine that with viewing numbers that fell short of the studio’s expectations, and it quickly became clear that continuing this show was not a viable option for Paramount.

Thankfully, this does not necessarily mean that the iconic duo will never be seen again in the greater NCIS universe. As mentioned before, not only will Tony return for NCIS Season 24, but reports also indicate he will have a season-long arc and a major supporting role alongside the current main cast. Additionally, de Pablo seems open to coming back for at least a temporary role on the original flagship show, although nothing has been officially confirmed since her and Weatherly’s show ended.

NCIS: Tony & Ziva is available to stream on Paramount+. NCIS Season 24 will begin airing on CBS on Oct. 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.