Cote de Pablo Spotted on Set — Is Ziva Really Coming Back? — NCIS fans are in overdrive after photos surfaced showing Cote de Pablo back on set, sparking speculation that Ziva David might finally be making her long-awaited return. The actress, who last appeared in a surprise cameo that hinted Ziva was alive and in hiding, has remained tight-lipped about any official comeback. However, multiple insiders have hinted that her presence is linked to a “special multi-episode arc” planned for the upcoming 2025 season, fueling theories that her story with Tony DiNozzo is far from over.

Crew members reportedly greeted de Pablo with warm applause as she arrived on set, with one source saying it felt like “a family reunion years in the making.” Fans are already speculating whether Michael Weatherly could also rejoin, completing the iconic Ziva–Tony reunion that viewers have demanded for years. The chemistry between the two remains one of the most celebrated in NCIS history, and a potential return could reignite that spark once more.

Writers are said to be crafting a storyline that dives deep into what Ziva has been doing since faking her death, and how her reappearance impacts the team. For long-time fans, it’s the kind of return that could restore NCIS to its emotional peak.

If the rumors prove true, Ziva’s comeback would mark a monumental moment for the series — a reminder that some characters never truly leave, they just wait for the right time to return home.