The March 17 episode of NCIS, titled “In Too Deep,” unveils a shocking twist in the life of Timothy McGee, revealing a previously unknown past love and an 18-year-old son named Matteo. This episode marks a significant development in the long-running series, which has featured McGee as a character for 22 years.
In the episode, it is disclosed that McGee dated Olivia Garcia for approximately six months before he began his relationship with Delilah Fielding. However, the plot thickens as Olivia is currently missing and is believed to be kidnapped, prompting McGee to confront his past.
During an intense interrogation, it is revealed that Matteo is McGee’s son, raising the stakes for the character as he grapples with the implications of being an accidental absentee father. McGee, who has two children, twins John and Morgan, with Delilah, faces a complex emotional landscape.
Sean Murray, who portrays McGee, commented on the character’s situation, saying, “McGee has already prided himself in being a good father, because his relationship with his own father was not wonderful.” This adds depth to McGee’s character as he navigates the challenges of fatherhood.
The episode also showcases the NCIS crew conducting a DNA test to confirm Matteo’s paternity. Following this revelation, McGee expresses his willingness to take on a role in Matteo’s life, especially after reuniting with Olivia.
In addition to McGee’s storyline, the episode “NCIS: Origins” introduces a young Dwayne Pride and features Easter eggs that reference both NCIS and NCIS: New Orleans. Historical context is provided as it is noted that Gibbs and Pride first met in New Orleans back in 1981.
Gibbs, another central character, is shown to have an undercover identity of Leland Spears, further intertwining the characters’ pasts and enriching the narrative.
As the episode is now available for streaming on Paramount+, fans are left to ponder the implications of McGee’s newfound fatherhood and the fate of Olivia Garcia. Observers expect that this storyline will be revisited in future episodes, as Sean Murray hinted, “We’re not going to set this and forget it. We’ll revisit this for sure.” Details remain unconfirmed regarding the long-term impact of these revelations on McGee’s character arc.