NCIS: LOS ANGELES “The Debt” Season 3 Episode 10 – Oh boy, what a wild and wooly ride this episode took me on tonight. Here I was expecting an emotional episode akin to NCIS’s ‘Probie’ with Deeks killing an innocent man and dealing with the ramifications of his actions. But instead we get a huge twist in the middle when we discover the whole thing is a ruse to find a mole in the LAPD. The fact that they didn’t let Kensi in on it was perfect because I, like the bad guys, saw her reactions and believed it was all real.
Speaking of Kensi, can we talk for a second about the tension that was flying between her and Deeks in this one? Again here’s where having Kensi in the dark worked against me. I, like Kensi, saw Deeks’ stumbling attempt at a goodbye as something more than it was. In the end, when he explained how he saw Kensi (as just his “partner”), I really felt for her. I have been in her shoes (heck, I’m sure a lot of people have) and it sucks to realize that the things you thought meant one thing, actually meant something else. Though as much as I was kinda rooting for them, a part of me is okay with it ending like this for now. I’m perfectly happy to see them flirt for a while without it going anywhere.
Now before you Densi folks get all worked up in a tizzy, I don’t think there’s any reason to assume that just because Deeks feels this way now that he couldn’t feel differently in the future. So there’s still might be hope for the romance I know you guys want.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and I must give the writers a truckload of credit. They figured out the perfect way to bring the Deeks and Kensi relationship to a head in a way I don’t think I’ve ever seen before.
My favorite bits…..
“Float after me, Butterfly.”
Kensi and Deeks using hashtags to communicate. #thatwastotallyawesome
Deeks’ whole speech at the punching bag. That bit about being just another thug with a gun broke my heart a little.
Kensi telling Deeks that she was there for him.
They can give Deeks moral support and not much else? I’m pretty sure the look on my face matches Kensi’s right about now.
So glad to see that Hetty is on Deeks’ side.
I knew it was coming from the previews, but Hetty firing Deeks still hurt.
Sam’s goodbye, as gruff as it was, was still surprisingly sweet.
Wow, I’ve never heard two people say so much without saying anything at all. Ugh, Kensi and Deeks are killing me.
Okay, can I punch Deeks’ old boss now?
Loving that Kensi went to Hetty to talk about what happened with Deeks.
No no no! No shave and a haircut. Eff you Lieutenant Bates.
“In the meantime you’re being paid to bust cops. How does that feel?” – Ooh, burn!
“Gone surfing, call me later!” – Haha! Best outgoing message ever.
“If I wanted to make friends, I would’ve become a birthday clown.” – Really? Cuz most people I know hate those guys.
Oh no! Deeks just said “what could possibly go wrong”? Steve said that on Hawaii Five-0 last night too, and look how that turned out for him.
Deeks taking that deep breath to steal himself before breaking into his Lieutenant’s office.
Best escape route ever…..that is until he ended up on a window ledge and had to answer the phone from the guy he was hiding from. Deeks is definitely having a rough day.
Nell trying, and failing miserably, to lie to Kensi.
“Please tell me you didn’t waterboard Nell.”
Wait. WHAT???? OMG! OMG! OMG! That is a direction I never saw this going. Oh you clever, clever show. *bows down in admiration*
Deeks asking Hetty how Kensi was
“Anyone ever tell you how cute you are when you’re homicidally angry?” – Now why do I think that Deeks is probably very familiar with that look on a woman?
Deeks mistakenly mentioning the “thing” between he and Kensi when he wasn’t ready to. Oopsie.
You know what? I’m now suspecting Quinn instead of Bates.
“Gotta love Tuesdays.” – Sam my friend, you took the words right out of my mouth.
Aha! I KNEW it!
Anyone else think of bug spray when Fisk yelled “Raid!” ? No? Just me? Okay then, moving on.
Kensi running in to save Deeks. Yay!
YES! Nice move, Deeks!
“Just don’t let that little ninja lady come after me.” – LOL.
Hetty telling Kensi the reason why they hadn’t told her the truth about Deeks at first. Wow.
Deeks opening his mouth and inserting his very large foot in it while trying to explain to Kensi how he felt about her. Yikes.
Final Funny Blackout Moment: “Haters gonna hate.” – by Hetty?? LOL.
What did you think of this episode of NCIS: Los Angeles? Got any favorite bits or least favorite bits of your own? I’d love to hear from you!
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