„She Was Not Being Treated with the Respect That She Deserved”. Cote De Pablo Spoke Openly and Bluntly About Her Reasons for Leaving NCIS

As a die-hard NCIS fan, I can wholeheartedly admire Cote De Pablo‘s unwavering commitment to her character and principles. Ziva David was not just a role for her; it was a labor of love spanning eight seasons. When she felt her character was being mistreated and the creators had misguided plans, she showed remarkable courage by standing up for Ziva, even if it meant leaving the show.


Cote De Pablo was a prominent cast member on the CBS TV show NCIS, which delves into the personal lives of employees at a government agency that tackles complex Navy-related crimes. As a recurring actress, portraying Ziva David, she graced the series for eight seasons and became an essential element in its production. Additionally, she garnered the affection of many viewers.

At some point, Cote De Pablo was absent from NCIS, as she opted to part ways with the show. Initially, she kept her reasons private, but eventually in 2016 during a Q&A session, she openly discussed why she chose to step down from the series. She admitted that she wasn’t satisfied with how her character was being handled and the plans the producers had for her.

As a writer who has dedicated eight long years of my life to creating and nurturing a beloved character, it breaks my heart to see her not being given the respect she deserves. I poured my heart and soul into developing this woman, and I can’t help but feel deeply invested in her story. When I heard that they were planning to send her back to Israel, turning her into an unfortunate, miserable person, I was outraged.

The artist spoke with firm assurance and resoluteness in her statements. For six long years, she persisted in her commitment, ultimately reclaiming her position during the finale of season 16 and appearing in some episodes of season 17.

It seems that the new ideas proposed by the creators of NCIS convinced her. They gave her character a satisfying ending to her story, which delighted fans and was enjoyable for De Pablo herself, who expressed it as feeling like “slipping back into a really comfortable slipper.”

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2024-08-07 20:31