Spy x Familyfeatures a cast of fascinating and sweet characters, each with varying levels of depth to their backstories as they live and interact in the fictional Cold War society of Ostania. The most important family in the series continues to be the Desmond family, each of its members bearing fascinating roles in Ostanian society. Still, aside from young Damian, each has significant baggage. However, fans have begun to humor the idea of Damian Desmond’s butler, Jeeves, being related to the Desmond family, particularly the servant’s defense of Melinda,whose mannerisms make Damian increasingly uncomfortable inSpy x Family.
Jeeves has spent much of theSpy x Familystory in the background, being Damian’s driver, chaperon on outings, and assistant on personal matters.However, Jeeves seemingly remains a closer confidant to Melinda Desmond, Damian’s mother, despite her disconcerting quirks and notably frequent absence from Damian’s daily life, spending much of her time in another residence. Jeeves' connection to Melinda could be simply as a dedicated butler, but his investment in relaying Damian’s life experiences to his mother could indicate a family bond, such as being Melinda’s brother.
Spy x Family’s Jeeves Being Damian’s Uncle Would Explain So Much
It’s More Than the Dark Hair
Fans on Reddit have been eager to dissect Jeeves' connection with Melinda Desmond inSpy x Family, telling her details ofDamian’s crush on Anya Forger, relaying information on Melinda’s other residence, and reminding Damian how much his mother loves him. Being Melinda’s brother would be interesting, asit’s a sweet family connection compared to many of the cavernous voids between the other Desmonds, and it opens up his character to intrigue. Still, it’s important to remember that this is a mereSpy x Familyfan theory, and Jeeves could be a dedicated butler, like Alfred Pennyworth.
But given Melinda’s personality, as revealed by Anya’s telepathy inSpy x Familychapter #75, along with earlier meetings with Yor Forger,Jeeves seems able to communicate with her regardless, which is still noteworthy. Melinda’s internal monologue showcases a psyche fraught with opposing extremes, with adoration and concern for Damian’s well-being after the Red Circus hostage incident while simultaneously regretting he was born. Even if Jeeves isn’t Melinda’s brother, this closeness has led to other speculations, including him being Damian’s illegitimate father, which would explain her separate residence and estranged status with Donovan.
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Still, Jeeves' closeness with Melinda, regardless of whether he has a blood connection to any of the Desmonds, is undeniably beneficial for Damian. InSpy x Familychapter #88, he tells Damian that Melinda had trouble acquiring a certain precious brand of tea cakes forAnya after her actions in the Red Circus Arc, hoping the two kids would become closer. Without perhaps realizing it,Jeeves could prove instrumental in fostering a connection between the Forgers and the Desmonds inSpy x Family.
How Jeeves Being Damian’s Uncle Could Play Into Spy x Family’s Endgame
Plan C Could Have New Feasibility
Since Yor Forger unwittingly saved Melinda Desmond from falling down a staircase inSpy x Familychapter #65, Operation Strix developed a new Plan C which could be a new avenue to meet with Donovan by extension. Numerous complications arose, such asMelinda’s internal temperament, her estrangement from Donovan and her family, and Garden’s Shopkeeper’s awareness of this intended friendship. A connection to Jeeves could not only feasibly improve the odds of connecting with the Desmonds inSpy x Family.Still, it could provide valuable, sensitive insight into their family dynamic.
For this, Loid wouldn’t even need Jeeves to be related to Melinda because Jeeves vouches for Damian and Anya to become closer alongside Melinda. If Plan C doesn’t work out, Plan B, facilitating Anya and Damian’s friendship, would still get a boost as Jeeves is unwittingly helping them get closer already. This is especially true as confirmed inSpy x Familychapter #104, where he pays attention to Damian’s crush on the girl and allegedly relays these developments to Melinda. Without even realizing it,Jeeves is helping Operation Strix by being a good butler to the Desmond family.
But beyond these speculations, Jeeves' importance inSpy x Familyis defined already in one crucial way, as continuously fleshed out by Tatsuya Endo: he’s an anchor in Melinda’s life, as she is experiencing a difficult, complicated life as the Desmond family matriarch. Even if Jeeves isn’t her brother, the illegitimate father of her children, or a lynchpin in Operation Strix, he cares deeply for Melinda but also for Damian, wishing for him to spend more time with his mother and be an exemplary servant. Still, one can’t shake his presence among all Desmond family members inSpy x Family.
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Created by Tatsuya Endo, Spy X Family is an action-adventure comedy anime that follows the misadventures of a found family with unique quirks. The story follows spy Twilight (known as Loid Forger), who, while on assignment, builds a fake family to get closer to his target. Unbeknownst to him, his new family carries their quirks. His wife, Yor, is a kind but deadly assassin, while his daughter, Anya, has telepathic powers - and is the only one who knows their secrets.
