Michael Weatherly's character, Special Agent Tony DiNozzo, on "NCIS" is not dead as many might assume. In Season 13, it is revealed that DiNozzo has a daughter with Special Agent Ziva David. Believing David to be dead, DiNozzo chooses to focus on raising their daughter. Cote de Pablo's character, Ziva, also returns in Season 17. Weatherly left the show after 13 years to seek a change of pace but has expressed contentment with his character's resolution. Fans continue to hope for his return, and Weatherly has hinted at the possibility.