Pauley Perretteβs beloved character, Abby Sciuto, once had a clear route back into the NCIS universeβbut a recent development has likely closed that door. While the franchise has seen several fan-favorite characters make surprise returns, Abbyβwho exited in Season 15βhas yet to come back. With CBS bringing back familiar faces like Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo, fans had hoped Abby might be next. Unfortunately, the latest update from the upcoming spinoff NCIS: Tony & Ziva makes that return look unlikely.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Cast Update Dampens Hopes for Abbyβs Comeback
The spinoffβs plot, which finds Tony and Ziva on the run across Europe, seemed like the perfect setup for Abby to lend her tech and forensic skills from afarβespecially since sheβs believed to be based in the UK. This could have allowed Pauley Perrette to rejoin the franchise without crossing paths with former co-star Mark Harmon, with whom sheβs had a very public falling out.
However, with the full Tony & Ziva cast now confirmed, it appears Abbyβs role has essentially been filled. Maximilian Osinski has been cast as Boris, a Russian ex-pat and expert hacker who seems to cover the same narrative function Abby might have served. His presence likely eliminates the need for a guest appearance from the original forensic specialist, at least in the short term.
That said, all hope isnβt lost. While Abby may no longer be a part of the team full-time or have a dedicated lab like she did at NCIS headquarters, a surprise cameo to assist Tony and Ziva on a mission would still thrill longtime fans and offer a meaningful callback to the showβs early years.
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Stay tuned for more updates on NCIS and its spinoffs as new information becomes available.
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