“NCIS Season 16 Finale Leaves Fans Breathless – The Unexpected Return of [SPOILER] Will Blow Your Mind!”

The season 16 finale of NCIS delivered a major surprise with the return of Ziva David, portrayed by Cote de Pablo. In the closing moments of the season, Ziva visits Gibbs, portrayed by Mark Harmon, hinting at a more complex purpose than mere catching up. The last time fans saw her character was in 2013 when she chose to return to Israel instead of resuming her service after an incident involving her boss. Despite her apparent demise in a mortar attack in 2016, fans remained skeptical due to the absence of a body. Clues suggesting her survival continued to emerge.

In the latest season 16 finale of NCIS, the mystery of Ziva’s survival is finally unveiled as Cote de Pablo makes a guest appearance. Showrunners Frank Cardea and Steven D. Binder teased that this surprise marks just the beginning of Ziva’s role in the upcoming narrative. They confirmed that Cote de Pablo would guest star in the NCIS Season 17 premiere, further exploring Ziva’s warning to Gibbs.

Ziva’s return was a well-guarded secret, with the surprise appearance not even included in the show’s call sheet. The scene was filmed separately after the regular cast and crew concluded their workday, with minimal personnel present. In the storyline, Ziva appears in Gibbs’ basement, warning him that his life is in danger. This unexpected turn sets the stage for NCIS Season 17, which was officially approved last month. Given the show’s strong ratings, particularly following the conclusion of The Big Bang Theory, the network is keen to continue its longest-running series.

The return of Ziva raises the question of whether Michael Weatherly’s character, Tony DiNozzo, will also make a comeback. Tony and Ziva were in a romantic relationship, and when Ziva was believed to have died, Tony learned that they had a daughter, Tali David-DiNozzo. Tony left the team to care for their child after Ziva’s supposed demise. However, considering Weatherly’s commitment to the show Bull and related controversies, it seems unlikely that a family reunion for the trio is in the cards. Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to see how the series handles this situation alongside the ongoing mystery of Gibbs’ safety.