Deeks: Aging Like a Fine Bottle of... Something Not Quite Wine
Ah, Marty Deeks. The resident goofball with a surprising amount of tactical skill on NCIS: Los Angeles. The man with a questionable past as a ladies' man (under the alias Jack Dawson, no less) and a questionable present when it comes to his flirting game with his partner Kensi. But one burning question has plagued fans for years: How old is Deeks?
The Official Files Are Sealed (Probably Because They're Classified)
There's a shroud of secrecy surrounding Deeks' birthdate that would make even a seasoned NCIS agent raise an eyebrow. The show has never explicitly mentioned his age. We have tried everything to crack this case: following hunches based on pop culture references, analyzing high school flashbacks for clues (turns out, gauging teenage fashion trends is a surprisingly unreliable science). Nothing!
Deeks' Age: A Running Gag (That We're Starting to Take Personally)
The writers seem to revel in toying with us. Hints are dropped, jokes are made about Deeks' "questionable" knees and his ever-growing collection of "comfort shoes." Seriously, is that a high-tech ankle holster for his pain meds we see peeking out sometimes? Look, Deeks, we get it. You're (maybe) not a spring chicken anymore. But is that a reason to keep us in the dark?
Fan Theories: From the Plausible to the Downright Outlandish
The NCIS: LA fandom is a resourceful bunch. In the absence of concrete evidence, we've resorted to crafting our own narratives. Here's a taste of what the internet detectives have cooked up:
- The Baby-Faced Wonder: Deeks, the Eternal Youth - This theory posits that Deeks is blessed with ageless good looks. Maybe he discovered the fountain of youth during an undercover operation in Florida (it happens, right?).
- The LAPD Veteran: Every Year Adds Character (and Back Pain) - Deeks' stint with the LAPD suggests he might be older than he appears. War vets carry their experiences, and chasing down bad guys for years can definitely add some wear and tear.
- The Undercover Chameleon: Age is Just Another Alias - This theory takes the cake (or maybe the prune juice?). Deeks' undercover past might involve him adopting different ages as part of his cover stories. Is his real age even real anymore?
The Truth Is Out There (Probably)
So, what's the real answer? Maybe the writers are planning a mind-blowing twist where Deeks is actually a cyborg, ageless and programmed for maximum crime-fighting efficiency. Or maybe, just maybe, they'll throw us a bone and give us a birthday episode someday. Until then, we'll keep speculating, because that's what the NCIS: LA fandom does best. In the meantime, Deeks, if you're reading this, just spill the beans. We can handle it. (We think.)
