Deeks - A good character

I just got my first comment! Thank you Edgar Allen :)

The blog post today is dedicated to the character Marty Deeks on NCIS:LA, because he is my favourite character on that show (Kensi is 2nd). He is in my opinion, the best created character and here´s why in bullet points:

-He is not a superpower, ninja agent. He is "just" a cop which incidentally makes him more toned down than the others and more subtle.

-He is uncomfortable with all the killing they have to do (while the other just shoot away) and when he shot an unarmed man he was distressed and worried. He has a motto of shooting only those who intend to harm him or are aiming a gun at him and shooting. Never ever unarmed people or citizens.

-He knows when NOT to shoot (unlike the rest that seem happy to shoot pretty much anyone) and has the glorious quote:"They gave me a gun because I know when not to shoot. If I have lost that edge, I am just another thug with a gun".

-He talks a lot, has an awkward aura about him and makes blundering mistakes. I can so sympathysize with him talking a lot (a bad habit of mine!) and it´s refreshing to see a character that´s not perfect, but is  human and makes mistakes and is a bit blundering.

-He has his issues with sensitivity, chappy lips, dry skin, losing a fingernail and little petty stuff. While it´s little things it´s good to have a character to complains about them and it makes him more human.

-His constant talking and offhand remarks always make me laugh. He is witty, awkward, gloriously unassuming and funny as hell.

-He is incredibly loyal, particularly to Kensi and is always protecting her. It´s a lovely thing to see and it makes their bond that more realistic and nuanced.

-He is uncomfortable with some of things they do. He just doesn´t march on like the rest (well not Kensi) like nothing affects him. He is affected and shows his feelings, both good and bad.

-He displays connection towards other characters and reaches out to them which is always wonderful to see. He is awkward when communicating but he does it sincerely.

-He admits that he has weaknesses and that he had a difficult past. And that yes, he has not moved far aay from the place he grew up in. He admits he isn´t perfect, that things affect him and that he´s still figuring life out. He is human.

-He is Norwegian-American. As a Norwegian, it makes me very happy :)

I love watching Deeks on NCIS:LA and I am a subtle fangirl.

And next up for dissection is Kensi as a character.