When NCIS: Los Angeles ended in 2023, fans didn’t just lose a procedural — they lost Marty Deeks. Played by Eric Christian Olsen, the former LAPD detective turned NCIS agent became one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, thanks to his humor, loyalty, and deeply human relationship with Kensi Blye.
Now, as the NCIS universe continues to expand, Olsen is openly advocating for Deeks’ return — and fans are listening.
“Deeks still has more stories to tell,” Olsen recently said. “I’d jump back in.”
More Than Comic Relief
Deeks was never just the funny guy. Over 14 seasons, viewers watched him evolve from a wildcard to a devoted husband and father figure, confronting trauma, sacrifice, and the long road to building a family with Kensi. His emotional depth, paired with undeniable chemistry with Daniela Ruah, made him irreplaceable.
“He felt real,” one fan wrote. “That’s why we miss him.”
Where Could Deeks Return?
With the flagship NCIS renewed and new projects like NCIS: Origins in development, the door is far from closed. Fans have floated ideas ranging from guest appearances to a mentor role in a younger-agent spin-off — or even a limited Deeks-and-Kensi continuation.
Olsen himself believes the character still fits: same heart, new environment.