VisionQuest’s Superhero Costume Moment Didn’t Happen, but the Details Reveal Why

A suit was planned

In an interview about the VisionQuest finale, Ruaridh Mollica said he had been measured for a full superhero suit. The costume was intended to appear at some point in episode 8, “Forever.” Mollica said showrunner Terry Matalas could not find a way to put Tommy in the suit without disrupting the series’ grounded approach. He described Tommy as a character who connects the story to London and the real world.

Goggles and a changed jacket

Tommy did receive superhero goggles, which Mollica said came from Paladin and could fit into the story. He said a full suit would have required Tommy to find one or simply appear wearing it, weakening the connection to reality.

Instead, the jacket was changed to look greener and more like a tracksuit, reflecting the superhero suit. Mollica said he liked the choice and felt it left room for more. He also praised costume designer Sarah Young for including homages to the original characters in Tommy’s jacket.

Tommy’s bisexuality remains part of him

Mollica said he believes Tommy knows he is bisexual, but the show did not explore a specific queer relationship during this period of the character’s life. He hopes that aspect will be addressed in the future.

As a bisexual actor playing a bisexual character, Mollica said he hopes Tommy’s identity comes through in his personality, rather than only through a relationship shown onscreen. He also said he thinks Tommy may have been with men before the events of the show, or in other timelines.