NCIS Season 21: Michael Weatherly May Have Confirmed The Return Of Cote De Pablo's Ziva

It’s understandable that Michael Weatherly might be aware of a prospective Cote de Pablo return to “NCIS.” The pair’s characters got a “happily ever after,” living in Europe together to raise their daughter. Of course, Tony DiNozzo managed to make it back to the States to honor Ducky, but now, there’s a good chance Ziva David could make a similar trip.

The timing couldn’t be better: it was recently announced that there will be a Tony and Ziva “NCIS” series, with Weatherly and Pablo returning to their respective roles. The show is tentatively called “NCIS: Europe,” and it’ll eventually make its way to Paramount+. Tony is already at the forefront of fans’ minds, and there’s a good chance that Pablo’s return to “NCIS” could be used to set up the new show to an extent. Maybe a future episode will even serve as a backdoor pilot of sorts so that fans know to tune in to Paramount+ down the line to see what the couple gets into next. 

Pablo’s return to “NCIS” could answer many fans’ questions, like why Ziva didn’t return with Tony initially. The couple might be in a spot of trouble across the pond, and — especially since they have a child together — things could get precarious quickly. Ziva may need Jimmy’s assistance for her own case, which might make some “NCIS” fans finally sign up for a subscription to Paramount+.