NCIS

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NCISseason 21 ’s potential Cote de Pablo ’s return as Ziva David could fulfill one thing that Michael Weatherly ’s cameo as Tony DiNozzo failed to do . The tribute sequence for Ducky Mallard inNCISbrought in all kinds of theories about former casting member coming back to bear testimonial to the beloved medical examiner - turned - historian . avowedly , Mark Harmon ’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs was the well-fixed ducky , considering his long - metre friendship with Dr. Mallard — something that was properly established inNCIS . Unfortunately , the special send - off for Ducky was n’t a big ground to getGibbs out of retreat in Alaskaand recruit Harmon to return .

It turn out thatGibbs’NCISseason 21 absence seizure was a blessing in disguisefor a couple of reasons . For starters , it take into account the show to play back the character for a more material appearance moving forth . While it would have been great to see him pay off tribute to Ducky in his way , it was more characteristic of him to respect his late friend in his way while in Alaska . Secondly , it paved the way forWeatherly ’s regaining as Tony inNCIS . move forwards , however , the police force adjective may be looking to bring Ziva back for a good cameo .

Just a few calendar week after its delay return , NCIS time of year 21 is taking a mini - break , which imply that installment 8 will take a footling while to be released .

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Ziva’s Potential NCIS Season 21 Return Explained

de Pablo’s NCIS return may happen before NCIS: Europe.

Weatherly ’s reappearance toNCISbirthed several theories about his potential full - time riposte to the show . obviously , Paramount+ was design a much large future tense for the character after it was announce thatTony DiNiozzo and Ziva David would spearhead a newNCISspinoff , tentatively titledNCIS : Europe . Specific plot of land details about the project are still being kept tightly under wrap , with no other molding announced away from its lead whizz . That being say , it has been confirmed that the unexampled show will see Tony and Ziva on the run across Europe with their daughter , Tali .

Weatherly has been indulging buff on societal media by answer their queries without reveal too much . In an Instagram Live seance , he ostensibly discover that before appearing in the spinoff , de Pablo will appear inNCISseason 21 . The proclamation came while Jimmy Palmer actor Brian Dietzen was participating , with Weatherly saying that his former Colorado - wizard are go to reunite on cover soon . It does n’t seem like he will be involved with it , which insinuates that it wo n’t be inNCIS : Europe , leaving the mothership show to be the only remaining plausible option .

Why Ziva’s Return Can Set Up NCIS: Europe (When Tony’s Couldn’t)

Tony returned for Ducky’s NCIS tribute episode.

no matter of the detail about Ziva’sNCISseason 21 comeback , her show can fulfil something that Tony ’s cameo was unable to — properly lay the substructure forNCIS : Europe . Weatherly ’s coming into court in Ducky ’s protection sequence , " The Stories We Leave Behind , " was towards the end . In fact , his fundamental interaction with Palmer and Timothy McGee was the leave-taking tantrum of the show . Before that , there was no indicant whatsoever that he was run to bug out out for a last - minute involvement . Weatherly ’s character was choose because ofTony ’s friendship with Palmer , who was contend with the passing of his wise man .

There are two big reasons why Tony’sNCISseason 21 return was n’t able to coif upNCIS : Europe . For appetizer , the spinoff still had n’t been announce when Weatherly reprised his rooter - favorite use . While there were Bob Hope that his comeback would signal a bigger plot of ground involving him in the future , there was no cue whatsoever that Paramount+ was shape on a Ziva and TonyNCISoffshoot . When he popped up , the focus was on him to console Palmer and help him get through Ducky eulogium . There was only no more clip to talk about anything other than what was happening .

It would have been disrespectful ifNCISused the expedition to plant plot germ for its next expanding upon series .

Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo and Cote de Pablo as Ziva David in NCIS

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second , and perhaps more importantly , the episode was about honoring Ducky and his legacy in the show . Tony stop by because he wanted to pay tribute to the darling character and join the team in their grief , specially since he worked close with the late ME for days . It would have been awless ifNCISused the excursion to found plot ejaculate for its next expansion series . " The tarradiddle We Left Behind " needed to stick to its narrative goal to amount up with a well - merit send - off for the police force procedural ’s last remaining original eccentric .

The NCIS universe is once again expanding with the unexpected Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David spinoff , and the new shoe has a lot of floor to cover .

How Ziva’s NCIS Season 21 Appearance Can Set Up NCIS: Europe

The NCIS franchise is not new to backdoor pilots.

TheNCISfranchise has a preference for back door pilot , with the main series hosting a couple of ace . This time , it can do the same for Tony and Ziva’sNCISspinoff , which should n’t be that unmanageable , considering the pair ’s history run at the Washington DC headquarters . Throughout their shared fourth dimension working under Gibbs , the pair collaborate with McGee , Palmer , and Director Leon Vance . Because of their various returns , they are also both present with the newfangled appendage of the team . As extremity of thebestNCISteam loop , reckon them get involved in the mothership will always be a dainty .

Unlike on-going NCIS shows airing on CBS , NCIS : Europe will stream on Paramount+ .

DiNozzo drop some cue about his and Ziva ’s situation , which hold back out with the established premise ofNCIS : Europe . That being enounce , Ziva can better explain what is happening when she reunites with his old cohorts in the DMV . This not only lays out the narration for the upcoming offshoot , it also help pass around information that the universe is once again expanding . This is particularly significant , considering the modification of chopine for the offshoot . Unlike ongoing NCIS shows airing on CBS , NCIS : Europewill stream on Paramount+ .

Sean Murray as McGee and Wilmer Valderrama as Torres in NCIS season 21

NCIS is a television series that follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Premiering in 2003, the show explores various cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines.

Will Tony Appear in Ziva’s NCIS Season 21 Return?

Weatherly doesn’t indicate whether he is involved.

Both Weatherly and de Pablo have already return inNCISsince they left the show , albeit severally . The pair still has n’t share the screen as Tony and Ziva since the latter exited the police procedural . So , as exciting as project her team up with the likes of McGee and Palmer , it would bebetter if Ziva ’s NCIS season 21 comeback also involves Tony . Unfortunately , that may not be on the board . Weatherly ’s Instagram Live did n’t give any indication that he is involved with the occult project of Dietzen and de Pablo .

In term of story , it alsomakes estimable sense that Ziva rejoin inNCISseason 21 on her own . see their predicament inNCIS : Europe , it may be safer for the phratry of three to be separate , with Tony keeping an oculus on Tali while her mammy is away . Going this creative route also fix up a much undecomposed pilot for theirNCISseries , since Tony and Ziva ’s first on - sieve appearance after a decennary will descend to realization in their headlining project .

Upcoming NCIS Season 21 Episodes

Michael Weatherly as DiNozzo and Brian Dietzen as Palmer in NCIS

instalment 5

" The Plan "

March 25

Cote de Pablo as Ziva and Michael Weatherly as DiNozzo in NCIS against a green background

installment 6

" Strange Invaders "

April 1

Cote De Pablo As Ziva David smiling On NCIS

NCISseason 21 airs every Monday , 9 pm ET on CBS .

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NCIS is a TV series that follow a team of particular agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service . premiere in 2003 , the show explores various cases involving Navy and Marine Corps staff office , ranging from slaying and espionage to terrorism and steal submarine sandwich .

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