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Where are Kensi and Deeks after NCIS: Los Angeles ended?

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Kensi and Deeks are back to active field work with NCIS, with Deeks' mother helping raise their newborn child.

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Current StatusBoth Kensi and Deeks returned to full-time field work after the series finale
Family SupportMama Deeks is helping raise their newborn while the couple continues their NCIS careers
Baby Gender TheoryDaniela Ruah believes they had a daughter, though the finale never specified the baby's gender
Series EndingNCIS: Los Angeles ended with Kensi's pregnancy announcement after they had adopted a teen
SourceDaniela Ruah revealed this information on the NCIS: Partners & Probies podcast on April 28, 2026

Where Kensi and Deeks Are Now

According to actress Daniela Ruah, both Kensi and Deeks returned to active duty in the field after NCIS: Los Angeles ended. Ruah stated on the NCIS: Partners & Probies podcast that both characters love their work too much to stay away long-term. While they have started a family, including adopting a teenage runaway during the final season and welcoming a newborn, their passion for law enforcement drew them back to fieldwork. Mama Deeks is helping raise the newborn while the couple continues their careers.

The Baby Details

The NCIS: Los Angeles series finale ended with Kensi discovering she was pregnant but never revealed the baby's gender. Ruah offered her personal theory during the podcast, stating she believes Kensi and Deeks had a daughter. She reasoned, 'I feel like Kensi would have a tough little girl,' drawing on her 14-season understanding of the character. This prediction has added another layer to fan discussions since the May 2023 finale aired.

Kensi and Deeks' Relationship Journey

Ruah reflected on the natural progression of Kensi and Deeks' relationship, which began with banter between partners. They went on their first date in Season 5 and got together in Season 6. Their relationship deepened over years, with a proposal in Season 9 and marriage in Season 10. They adopted a teen in Season 13 and announced the pregnancy in the Series 14 finale. Ruah praised how the maturity of age helped both damaged characters work through their troubled pasts and create a strong bond.

Possible Return to NCIS Universe

Ruah expressed enthusiasm about reprising her role as Kensi in the broader NCIS universe. She stated definitively, 'Sure. Absolutely, of course, of course. I love it.' Ruah emphasized she will never tire of the character, saying 'She is me. I am her. I think it would be so fun.' She has already appeared in NCIS's landmark 1000th episode and has directed episodes for both NCIS and the Hawaii spinoff, making a potential return realistic.

Sources

  1. ‘NCIS: LA’s Daniela Ruah Reveals Where Kensi & Deeks Are Now (tvinsider.com)
  2. NCIS: Los Angeles actor shares update on fan-favorite couple and teases a possible return (hiddenremote.com)
  3. Kensi Blye actress Daniela Ruah reveals where character stands after NCIS: LA finale (artthreat.net)