'NCIS' shocker: A 'tragic' fate for Tony and Ziva
Mar 5, 2009, 11:08 AM | by Michael Ausiello

"Tiva" fans, I've got good news for you, and, as the title of this story suggests, bad news -- potentially very bad news. But hey, first the good: NCIS executive producer Shane Brennan tells me that for viewers who are in love with the duo -- and I know there are lots of you -- "the last four episodes of the season are going to be amazing. They will not believe what's in store for these characters. We focus on Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo) in a way that we haven't focused on them in six seasons!

"I'm very serious," he adds. "They carry the last four episodes in a way that is really, really shocking, and in a way, the audience will not see any of this coming."

Okay, you've got my attention. Now tell me more. "It starts with part one of "Legend" on April 28, which is the spin-off episode," Brennan says. "Now, having said that, it doesn't really start in part one. We've been sowing the seeds of this for some time. And the audience is aware there's a character out there called Michael Rifkin (Merik Tadros), because he was introduced in the first episode of Season 6. And they know Tony's aware of Michael's existence. So let's just say, in the last four episodes, Michael makes his appearance in a big way.

"You've got what you might want to call a triangle," he continues. "It's a triangle with very, very pointy ends. Someone's going to get hurt."

As in, um, dead hurt? "Something tragic will happen to Tony," Brennan confirms. "Something tragic will happen to Ziva as well. It's one of those arcs that has been building and building and building for so long that we decided it really deserved to be featured in a big way. It's emotionally and physically explosive."

"Physically explosive" doesn't sound good. But the boss won't reveal whether anyone, much less either of Tiva's portrayers, is on their way out. "Possibly," he teases. "I won't take it any further than that."

Yikes! Okay, your turn, Tivotees. Excited about the final four or just worried about how final they may be for your fave couple? Weigh in below. (Additional reporting by Andy Patrick)

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What do you think they are going to do? It seems like they are going to hook up, but how can this have a tragic ending? I can't see the show without Tony. They had better not kill off another female agent. I still haven't gotten over Ari killing Kate!!! Keep us informed Ragin.

Looking forward to the last four episodes of the season! I just hope they keep the group together. Now, if someone wants to leave, I have no control over that. Meantime, I'll continue watching, and anxious for the spin off.

Or, really bad flatulence!

That can really ruin a romantic moment.

if they were to kill off tony or ziva the show would not be the same and i think they would probably lose alot of viewers, especially me

If they kill off Tony and Ziva..the show would be cancelled.

Not going to happen. I think Ziva is preggers...and she loses the baby....just a gut feeling. She has been looking a little heavy and she stopped going to her trainer...

Just watched NCIS tonight..such a good show. I hope they don't mess with it and no I changed my mind...ziva can't be pregnant.

I'll just have to wait and see....

I feel the exact same way....but I would be especially devastated if Tony left. His McEuphemisms are legendary. I laugh out loud almost every time he uses one.

I didn't want to like Ziva when they brought her in to replace Kate, but she's definitely grown on me....although she is at her best WITH a team member.

I don't want anyone to go. (Although I could live without the new Director, Ducky or Ducky's assistant)