Big Reveal: Daniela Ruah Talks Kensi’s Happy Ending in NCIS: LA Season 14 Finale!
After a 14-year run, NCIS: Los Angeles concluded, leaving fans with a satisfying ending, particularly for the main characters, Kensi Blye and Marty Deeks. The couple, who had struggled with the idea of having children for years, discovered Kensi’s pregnancy just before attending a wedding. The addition of a baby, Rosa, to their lives provided the perfect conclusion. Daniela Ruah, who portrayed Kensi, shared her excitement in an interview with TV Insider, expressing her thrill upon learning about her character’s happy ending.
Ruah, a mother of two in real life, empathized with those facing fertility challenges, emphasizing the joy of expanding a family. She found the storyline’s execution brilliant and highlighted the emotional experience of sharing the news with Rosa, who desired a sibling as much as Kensi and Marty.
The actress admitted to being hyped during the filming of the final emotional scenes, which eventually became quite emotional for her due to the series coming to a close and being alongside her long-time on-screen partner. When asked what would have happened if the show continued, Ruah acknowledged the deliberate openness of the ending, leaving possibilities open. She noted the complications in the storyline, considering the characters’ dangerous professions, but hinted at the potential for both parents to continue working, especially with the support of Mama Deeks close by for emergencies.
Reflecting on Kensi and Deeks’ love story, Ruah highlighted the characters’ fundamentally good nature, both craving love, partnership, and the desire to grow old together. Their journey involved learning compromise and compatibility, making the culmination of their relationship a satisfying and happy ending as NCIS: Los Angeles bid farewell.