#teddy dimas

[potterandpromises]

If Oliver Putnam had a nickle for every time he got his producer's son arrested for manslaughter committed via pushing someone from a high place, he'd have two nickles, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.

[useyourtelescope]

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING 2.09: Sparring Partners

[fromsouptonuts]

Oliver and Teddy during Splash! premiere.

(Before the disaster)

[mfjenks]

i've just melted there (I melt and cry every time anyone speaks about Oliver's heart come on) and I have a theory (actually I already have it before the episode) or condider it to be my dream of Oliver acting fatherly with Theo and helping him financially somehow, probably offering him some job at the theatre (Oliver could still be compassionate to Teddy (after a small fight) despite the fact Teddy was sent to prison by him, Teddy threatened him, Teddy slept with his wife, Teddy was the real father of Will which gave Oliver a feeling that the most important part of his life is a lie and he failed and had nothing left, so yes, he is forgiving and Teddy still means a lot to him, so I don't think he can actually be harsher to Theo (despite he kinda kidnapped him once), he understands what make Theo to do what he did, so it wouldn't be out of character to try to fix things up where Teddy spoiled them)

and of Mabel ending up with Theo too

[nicheofmyown]

Hey! Quick thing for "Only Murders" fans.

How did y'all find out about the show?

Cause I stumbled on it when I was binging forensic files at the time.

Also. Have some cute pictures of the trio just because.

[lonelyzarquon]

Alright, you guys have fun. Be safe, okay?

+ Bonus:

[softestepilogue]

i was watching only murders in the building and honestly mabel’s friend wasn’t murdered. she was hitting theo and he grabbed her arm to get her to stop hitting him and she started yanking her hand away telling him to let go and then she tripped back and fell to her death. her death was an accident that could’ve been avoided if she just gave theo the ring and left lol.

[technojizz]

Nathan Lane as Teddy Dimas in Only Murders in the Building (2021-)

[emmynominees]

nathan lane as teddy dimas in season two of only murders in the building

primetime emmy award nominee for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series

[potterandpromises]

I want to talk about the evolution of Theo's appearance.

I mean, look at that glow up! That doesn't even look like the same actor, let alone character.

In season 1 he looks a lot like his teenage self: kind of greasy.

Mabel, Tim, and Oscar looked younger in their flashbacks. And to me at least, Theo really didn't. Out of all of them, he's been given the least opportunity to change, to grow up.

Then in season 2 (really just 2x07; in 2x04 when he's talking to his father he looks like his season 1 self) he looks more mature and put together. He's less awkward, more free.

In season 3, the trend continues and it's no longer subtle. He looks quite different, older for sure. He's more relaxed. We see him engage with his friend and his interests, have more fun.

He looks a lot like his dad, while Teddy is just a painting in the back of Uma's closet nowhere to be seen.

I'm obsessed with how the farther removed Theo is from Teddy the more grown up and well he looks, and I'm obsessed with how he looks so much more like his dad in a season where we don't even hear about them interacting.

(I'm also curious if, upon interacting more with his dad, Theo will look more disheveled, to show backsliding.)

I'm obsessed with how he suddenly looks a lot more like Will.

To be clear I don't think whatever symbolism is there in the glasses + beard addition (on some level we can't help but become our parents no matter how hard we try?) is necessarily intentional— I'd have to see season 4 before forming an opinion for sure, but I do think it's more likely that it's just a normal look for James Caverly and the time skip between seasons meant that it wouldn't be weird for Theo to look pretty different. Plus, they've now set him up as a potential love interest for Mabel, so he should probably look as attractive as possible.

But still, in a show that has an ongoing theme of family, it's all very interesting. I think season 4 will have a siblings theme of sorts (posts about why). I'm hopeful that Teddy will return and we'll finally see Theo and Will interact. (Note: as far as I know, Nathen Lane's absence and Ryan Broussard's low screen time were more so due to scheduling conflicts then creative decisions.) I'm also hopeful that we'll see a little more of Will's feelings about Oliver's heart attack and the circumstances leading up to it— because once again, Oliver prioritized the theater over his family, which is, ya'know, the root of all their issues.

And speaking of conflict, we've seen a plotline about how DNA doesn't matter (Oliver and Will,) and one about connecting with biological family after a long and painful separation (Loretta and Dickie.) I wonder if season 4 will have something of a push-pull between the two. Considering the actors' chemistry, it's hard not to imagine Theo and Will connecting if given the chance. (And I do think they'll get a chance at some point, or they wouldn't let the actors talk about it in the aftershows.) Given Teddy Dimas, it's hard not to imagine them having complicated feelings about that. Rounding back to the potential symbolism of Theo's new look re: (fear of; you can't help) becoming like one's father, Will experienced that in season 2 with his son's play. It's also been a theme/fear in Charles' life, so very much in these writers' wheelhouse.

There's no ending to this post, it's just a part of Theo's character arc I really enjoy, and I'm excited to see it continue.

[inadequate-nefelibata]

Well, I guess I'll see you around. Oh, definitely. Because I'm going to fuck you, Oliver. ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (2021) ft shitposts

[cytryndor]

The funniest shit ever is that cause Oliver talked Teddy out of Mamma Mia ("I didn't like ABBA when they were ABBA."), Donna could say a thing like “But, if someone asks me what my favorite thing I've ever made is "Mamma Mia””

[icecoffee90]

Haven't seen anyone post these yet.. Poor Howard.. 🤭😂

Only Murders in the Building - S02E09 - Sparring Partners

[mfjenks]

Someone: I have problems with producers Oliver Putnam: Don't tell me anything, I send my trusted producer whose son is involved in a manslaughter to jail. Like TWICE If this man ever plans to do a new show, the only person to pay for it will probably be Charles, as he turns to be rich when it's needed 😭

[girlthatlikestotalk]

the scene between theo and teddy was very well done in the way that it had made me feel like i’d intruded on something private and was quite mortified by it