**Full Circle: NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Finale Recap**
Titled *Full Circle*, the **NCIS: Tony & Ziva** Season 1 finale delivers a nail-biting conclusion that ties up everything for Tony and Ziva. As they race against time to stop Jonah Markham from executing his power play, they also strive to give their family the happy ending they deserve.
The final episode kicks off after their daughter, Tali, is kidnapped. Jonah makes his demands to Tony and Ziva, with the fate of their daughter hanging in the balance. However, with the help of two new members of their team, Martine and Dejan Lazar, Tony and Ziva manage to turn the tables on Jonah’s plot.
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### Does Jonah Markham Die in the NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Finale?
Jonah Markham meets his end in the finale, but not in the way viewers might expect. Despite the deadly **Reigning Fire** system created by Aaron Graves being turned against him, Jonah survives the initial attack on Isla Zafira by sheer luck.
Thanks to Dejan Lazar’s skills, Boris reprograms the Reigning Fire drones (referred to as 9.4) to target Jonah rather than empower him. This leads to intense action scenes in episode 10, as the drones relentlessly chase Jonah, who is traveling in a Jeep.
Tragically, Tali is in the back of the Jeep, forcing Tony and Ziva to shoot down the drones to protect her—essentially helping Jonah stay alive, which goes against Ziva’s wishes. Just as a fighter jet prepares to launch a missile at Jonah, the drone system is pulled from the network to save Tali, unaware that Tony and Tali had already jumped from the Jeep.
Jonah is ultimately saved but immediately arrested by Martine. Though he faces life in prison, Jonah takes his own life using a bedsheet. Officially ruled a suicide, Martine’s uncanny knowledge of the circumstances hints that there may be more to the story.
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### Are Tony and Ziva Back Together at the End of Season 1?
Throughout Season 1, *NCIS: Tony & Ziva* has teased a rekindling of the relationship between Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David. However, their romantic connection has often been sidelined—partly because they are frequently on the run, and partly due to Tali’s candid comment expressing her desire not to see her parents back together.
In the finale, Tony and Ziva finally have their “full circle” moment. They decide to start dating again and openly share this decision with their daughter. Tony even jokes that if Tali disapproves, he’ll break up with Ziva immediately.
Tali, however, remains unfazed and simply asks her parents to take things slow this time, indicating a hopeful new beginning for the family.
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### Where Does the Series Leave the Other Characters?
The finale doesn’t just focus on Tony and Ziva — several other main characters also experience satisfying resolutions:
– **Martine** sets her sights on becoming the next Secretary General of Interpol.
– **Dejan Lazar** has his charges dropped and is joyfully reunited with his son.
– **Claudette and Sophie** go public with their romance and begin searching for a new apartment together.
– **Boris**, meanwhile, faces heartbreak after discovering “Fruzsi” is a conwoman. Her real identity is unknown; she isn’t even Hungarian. Despite Boris’s tech expertise, she disappears with all his money, leaving him financially ruined.
Fortunately, Tony and Claudette welcome Boris as the newest hire at Tony’s security company, giving him a fresh start.
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Catch all episodes of *NCIS: Tony & Ziva* Season 1 streaming now on **Paramount+**.
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