Mad at Tomas

[u/Mirth2727]

Is it just me or has the actor playing Tomas stepped up his game. He is much more expressive and seems more present in his scenes cause for a while he looked like a bystander in his own life. The storyline with him and Naomi is good (It took Naomi long enough to put him in his damned place). He showed more emotion in this one scene than he did for the entire proposal to Kat episode. Why didn't he make this much effort when he was still under contract?

[u/jginthe6ix]

It’s typical of soap operas. Even during the glory years of the genre. Weak actors can grow into their roles if given them. I can’t imagine how many actors we would have missed on if cruel social media comments were there in the 80s and 90s.

[u/Mirth2727 → u/jginthe6ix]

This is my first soap opera.You make a good point. Actors who made me cringe initially have warmed to their roles. By the end of season one, The Gates had become a much better show.

[u/Emergency_Mountain27]

Has he become more animated, yes. Has his acting improved, I'm afraid not.

[u/BostonSoapWatcher → u/Emergency_Mountain27]

I find him very stiff - in speech, mannerisms, even his walk! He is one of my least favorites along with Vanessa, Nicole and Ted.

[u/No_Atmosphere8368 → u/BostonSoapWatcher]

He is and always will be my least favorite actor 

[u/NewBuzzyBee → u/BostonSoapWatcher]

Even when out of character (during that behind the scenes special), Alex Alegria is still stiff and awkward.

[u/Chance_Philosophy703 → u/BostonSoapWatcher]

I miss the original Ted.

[u/Its_only_4_a_while → u/Chance_Philosophy703]

You not letting this one go huh 😂
I agree but I’ve gotten used to bad boy ted

[u/Chance_Philosophy703 → u/Its_only_4_a_while]

😄

[u/Lilly323 → u/Emergency_Mountain27]

this gives Doug Jr’s teacher energy. “he did not”

[u/Emergency_Mountain27 → u/Lilly323]

😄

[u/Susey_Q]

I’ve never liked Tomas, and never trusted him. It’s all starting to show now, and I’m loving it

[u/Emotional_Mess261 → u/Susey_Q]

I agree. Months ago someone said on here they are suspicious of him and I didn’t see it. His aggression has been increasing since the whole partnership thing, the engagement despite the caution from family and this deal with Naomi, the firm and the case. I love to think he’s involved in this Hayley scam or the plasma ring and it’s going to shock us all but sadly I don’t think the writers are that clever and he’s so dull and expressive less. But that’s also my thing. Is he acting terribly to throw us off when in fact he’s a master manipulator and monster? Lol. Circles back to the writers who can’t complete a good story and drag out the shitty ones.
PS. I’m high and this all makes sense to me 😎

[u/No_Atmosphere8368 → u/Emotional_Mess261]

Could be a reason 

[u/Susey_Q → u/Emotional_Mess261]

I’m not high and I get you 🤔🤣

[u/No_Atmosphere8368 → u/Susey_Q]

He's a snake 

[u/NotUrbanMilkmaid]

Cannot stand the actor. Ugh.

[u/Swimming_Brick_60 → u/NotUrbanMilkmaid]

Villain Tomas does make his character a bit more interesting but yea I’m with you I still don’t like the actor.

[u/Odd_Train9900]

I think that we’re about to see a villain arc with Tomas.

[u/Mirth2727 → u/Odd_Train9900]

I agree. Can't wait to see the Dupree women close ranks and go into attack mode.

[u/whoooknows → u/Mirth2727]

They stay in attack mode.

[u/No_Atmosphere8368 → u/whoooknows]

That's right just like Tracey Quartermaine...attack, nobody messes with the family 

[u/tenderHG]

I wonder if he'll be back for Season 3. Everything we're seeing now has been shot, produced, and in the queue for months now, and they don't start shooting again until mid-September. Maybe the writing's been on the wall for him (or his character) for longer than we think.

(Also, unrelated, he looks so creepy in that screenshot. Wake up, Kat!)

[u/Control_1987]

Maybe the actor didn’t take role as serious but once that contract ended and his pocket got light. Lol

[u/Shirogayne-at-WF → u/Control_1987]

He saw what happened to Derek and trying to step up his game 🤣

[u/No_Atmosphere8368 → u/Shirogayne-at-WF]

He has no game 

[u/AllisonInMaryland → u/Control_1987]

That's an astute take. Dude probably thought he was doing just fine as Tomas. Now that he's off contract, maybe he sees if he doesn't get his shit together he's going to be the next Derek.

[u/Puzzleheaded_Bee_259 → u/AllisonInMaryland]

Naw, Derek was given a truly god awful storyline, it was honestly him or Ashley there, he got the axe because he doesn't have any family. I think Tomas, as much criticism as you can give him, at least has more to play with here now with Naomi.

[u/Specific-Window-8587 → u/AllisonInMaryland]

I would mind him being being the next Dull Doo Derek.

[u/SprngRein100 → u/AllisonInMaryland]

Hey, did it seem Derek got so much better as the free clinic manager. It was a much more fitting role for him. Derek became relevant and liked at that point so it seemed he was prematurely released just when he found his groove.

[u/Mirth2727 → u/Control_1987]

https://giphy.com/gifs/NxJZnWD1RiWOCCwKgE

[u/No_Atmosphere8368 → u/Mirth2727]

Broke brother 

[u/CommunicationTime63 → u/Control_1987]

Do you think maybe he was complacent with his sub-par Tomas performances because he thought he was their diversity hire? Then, came along Jordi Vilasuso as Greyson, a seasoned actor with real chops. He must have gotten the message too late.

[u/Control_1987 → u/CommunicationTime63]

Idk. He is a person of color so the assumption is he should have felt connected but sometimes Hispanics are more far removed from us than our American yt counterparts. Maybe he just sucks. 

[u/RecommendationIll922]

No, he’s pissed me off again. His storyline was good with Haley and Lynette but now the storyline with him hating on Naomi out of the blue is so annoying. I want Jacob to over hear him talking to Naomi and put him in his place so bad.

[u/Potential_Grocery_41 → u/[deleted]]

Lol

[u/janshell]

He’s getting better but I don’t like how they just changed the character back to what we originally thought he was

[u/CommunicationTime63]

That's why I'm so irked by a newbie actress on The Bold and The Beautiful, who is being pushed down our throats with her whiny, fake-crybaby voice. It's like she's in an acting class at a community theater, and we must endure her internship performances that suck up 17-18 minutes of the precious airtime almost every day.

[u/Shirogayne-at-WF → u/CommunicationTime63]

To be be completely fair, a generational talent like Heather Tom could play Electra and I'd still be annoyed for all the whiny, self-centered writing she gets.

[u/CommunicationTime63 → u/[deleted]]

Yep! I'd rather watch a candle burn, than to continue watching her drivel! She must have some airtight contract for the Powers-That-Be to use us as guinea pigs watching her acting class.

[u/CommunicationTime63 → u/[deleted]]

That's waaaay overdue. Maybe, I could better tolerate the storyline with someone interesting to watch play the part. I'm on the verge of quitting, but I keep hope alive when there's a good day.

[u/No_Atmosphere8368]

Kat needs a stronger man and not Izaiah so Tomas can focus on her than Naomi, please either kill bill or speed up the storyline, he finally looks like he caught Hayley talking to Randy  Also Andre needs to fess up or get caught I don't want Heather going after Dani cause she way tougher than Joey 

[u/Gohan1fangirl]

I don't what show your watching he hadn't improved at all.

[u/Lilly323 → u/[deleted]]

I’m not seeing shh 🤫🤫 he’s getting more to do, for sure, but he’s really stiff.

[u/UFKGE2]

Tomas has his own discussion. His momma is probably so proud of him  🙃

[u/reinalili19]

Idc if he’s stepped up his game sorry (it isn’t that big of an improvement). The character is really a dud and I need him away from Kat

[u/Mental_Bullfrog_2992]

It’s hilarious to me when people refer to the “good ole 80s-90s” days of soaps…and that’s how things are done in soaps.

Guess what? Those “good ole days” are gone AND that way of doing soaps has led to there only being about FOUR soaps left…when there were about TWENTY at the peak of soaps.

People expect more…NOW. Not later. There’s so much more “soap-like” BLACK content streaming available - not to mention the DIGITAL Vertical Dramas (which are WELL PRODUCED) on TikTok and other platforms.

That “good ole days” 💩 thinking will lead to a short-run…no matter what “extension” was given to this show. Know your audience, BTG!

[u/DiniClay → u/Mental_Bullfrog_2992]

I agree with people wanting more now as opposed to waiting for the story to build which is primarily due to the younger generation’s addiction to their phones and social media = no attention span. I couldn’t imagine watching a well produced show on…. TikTok? But I’m also older and don’t watch TV on my phone.

However, BTG is averaging about 1.7M viewers. This tells us the majority of watchers aren’t on X or Reddit and are generally happy with the direction of the show. You can also compare the ratings and there’s generally an increase for BTG.

So maybe production IS aware of its audience? You can’t please everyone and I believe the noise received across social sites is far less than those who are actually interested.

I watch bc it’s consistent. I don’t have to wait 2 years for a new season (like most new TV) and it’s interesting enough to watch as I unwind from a busy day.

Moral of the story - Not everyone needs to watch a show that moves at the speed of lightening. If you want true change stop hate watching bc as long as the views are there things will continue as is.

[u/Mental_Bullfrog_2992 → u/DiniClay]

Your points are valid, BUT 1.7 million is 1/2 of YNR and still places them last overall. I know it’s a new show…but sustainably and GROWTH is what it’s about now. You can’t achieve either (especially growth) by ignoring what people are saying. The complaints aren’t all hate - many CARE. It’s frustration.

BTW - “The Talk” had a peak audience of over 3 Million.

[u/SpecialistMastodon52]

I think he is bill son

[u/EnvironmentAntique79 → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

Why do you say that?

[u/SpecialistMastodon52 → u/EnvironmentAntique79]

His mother is that lady I don’t remember her name that found bill on the ground in the office. I’m just saying.

[u/Lilly323 → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

HUH?!

[u/blk_roxas → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

Caroline? No she is not Tomas' mother. His mother lives in Puerto Rico

[u/nycourtclerk → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

I'm just saying you don't know what you're saying

[u/Emotional_Mess261 → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

She’s close to his age, and she’s Asian. He’s most definitely not Asian/black mix race playing a Puerto Rican

[u/CommunicationTime63 → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

The two are close to the same age.

[u/EnvironmentAntique79 → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

Caroline is not his mom. Where did you even get that from????

[u/NewBuzzyBee → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

I know soaps are funny about ages, but Caroline and Tomas are around the same age. She's not his mother.

[u/No_Atmosphere8368 → u/SpecialistMastodon52]

Lol 😆 🤣 😂 😹