What do you think of the new Justin (Ugly Betty)?!
Question: I don't think it works on at least two levels: 1) he's not good at faking 'macho', and 2) the plot line doesn't make sense - after all, his dad was finally accepting him for what he really was: a very talented, intelligent, and entertaining young man. I'm not sure where it's going but they need to bring back the real Justin. He's much more interesting than "James Dean". But, what do you think?
Answers: I don't think it works on at least two levels: 1) he's not good at faking 'macho', and 2) the plot line doesn't make sense - after all, his dad was finally accepting him for what he really was: a very talented, intelligent, and entertaining young man. I'm not sure where it's going but they need to bring back the real Justin. He's much more interesting than "James Dean". But, what do you think?
Although I miss gay Justin, I feel like what the writers are doing with his character does make sense. Justin's father died. The death of a parent or any other tragic event will usually make any kid act out or act differently.
In this case, I think that Justin is trying to be macho like his dad so that he could be more like Santos and maybe feel closer to him. Maybe he feels like it's a way to pay respect to him. Besides, they couldn't have him walking around singing and dancing and being eternally happy right after his father's death, because nobody would be like that so soon after a tragedy anyway.
To Justin, the fact that Santos finally was accepting him for who he really is doesn't matter at this point. However, at some point in the future, I'm sure that he will realize that he is not the person he is now acting like, and will go back to being the Justin we all know and love. Maybe a little bit sadder and melancholy, and not as flamboyant, but definitely not as macho as he is trying to act now.
He can also become comforted at the fact that although Santos died, he died finally accepting Justin for who he was, and didn't die ashamed of him, which he was way at the beginning of the series.
It's not supposed to work, Ugly Betty is one big cheesy show. And it's supposed to be really obvious that Justin is faking the macho attitude. I'm sure the little fashion queen will be back soon.
I want him to go back to the old Justin. I think he's just trying to accept the fact his dad is gone and he's also trying to deal with who he is. I think he'll be back just gotta give him time. It could easily happen in real life. You also have to think his dad was on his way to his performance when he got shot...so he might be partially taking the blame.
I understand that Justin has had a life altering experience in losing his (for the most part non-existant) father but I think it's just a phase he's going through. Justin is so queer and his family so supportive of that...he'll realize it and go back to his old ways.
I miss the fashion diva justin and dont like this new one at all. I think grandpa should remind hilda to get her head on straight and get his young man in hand . I think he needs to go back and enjoy the entertainment aspect like he used to . good luck and happy watching .
He is just freaking out about his dad dying and will soon see that he is who he is and go back to normal. I think all kids do this at some point in their life. But no the story doesn't work and that is kinda the point.