In the series finale of NCIS: Los Angeles, titled “New Beginnings,” Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) and Marty Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) experience significant happiness as their journey toward parenthood takes a joyous turn. Ruah reflects on this pivotal moment, expressing her excitement about the character’s arc.
Kensi and Deeks’s path to parenthood has been fraught with challenges, and Ruah reveals she was thrilled to see Kensi’s pregnancy become part of their story. “It’s what happens in so many infertility journeys,” she notes, highlighting the realism of their experience. The narrative choice to have Kensi discover her pregnancy just before a wedding symbolizes hope and new chapters in life.
Ruah appreciates how this development enriches their family dynamic, saying, “Now what was a family of three will eventually be a family of four.” This shift brings joy to their lives and deepens their bond, particularly as they navigate parenthood with their adopted daughter, Rosa.
Filming the emotional scenes surrounding this revelation was significant for Ruah. She admits that while she was initially anxious about tapping into her emotions, the synergy developed over 14 years with her castmates made the moment come alive. “Between Eric being an excellent scene partner and the crew just having the synergy we have after 14 years, it ended up coming together for me emotionally.”
As for Kensi’s future, Ruah acknowledges the uncertainty. “There is no right answer,” she says about Kensi’s potential promotion and how it might affect her fieldwork. The open-ended conclusion of the series allows for creative interpretations of what lies ahead for the characters.
Reflecting on Kensi’s evolution from a rebellious teenager to a loving mother, Ruah highlights how the relationship with Deeks transformed both characters. “It took years for them to figure that out,” she explains, emphasizing the importance of compromise and respect in their partnership.
The finale’s focus on new beginnings encapsulates the series’ journey, with Ruah feeling grateful for the representation of complex family dynamics. “I’m just so thrilled and happy that that’s how it was,” she concludes, celebrating both the conclusion of NCIS: LA and the bright future ahead for Kensi and Deeks
