‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ drops on Paramount+ - where and when to watch

The long-awaited ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ has officially premiered with three episodes, followed by weekly drops.

After years of speculation and fan campaigns, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo are back together in NCIS: Tony & Ziva. The highly anticipated spinoff premiered earlier today, September 4, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Paramount+. The series is live and available for streaming nationwide.

The show marks the official return of fan-favourite couple Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David, whose on-screen chemistry defined much of the original NCIS before both characters exited in earlier seasons. Their reunion has been a long time coming, and Paramount+ is banking on the passionate ‘Tiva’ fanbase to drive strong numbers for the spinoff.

Set years after Ziva’s surprise return to the NCIS franchise, the new series follows Tony and Ziva as they navigate both family life and fresh international dangers. The plot teases a mix of espionage, undercover work, and personal drama, blending the procedural roots of NCIS with more serialized storytelling focused on their relationship.

The premiere has already sparked a flurry of excitement online. Fans who stayed up to stream at release shared emotional reactions across X, Instagram, and TikTok, many posting screenshots of the couple’s first on-screen appearance together in years. The hashtag #TonyAndZiva began trending within hours of the debut.

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Showrunner John McNamara has promised that Tony & Ziva will be accessible even to viewers unfamiliar with the original series, while still rewarding long-time fans with callbacks and unresolved storylines. In interviews, McNamara stressed that the show balances action with the emotional core of Tony and Ziva’s relationship.

Paramount+ is the exclusive streaming home for NCIS: Tony & Ziva, and new episodes are expected to roll out weekly, with new instalments arriving every Thursday until the season finale on October 23.

With the premiere now live and fan buzz at a peak, the spinoff looks set to become one of the biggest television launches of 2025.