Indeed, Tendido Cero dedicated both the opening and the closing segments of that episode to two reports centered on José Tomás and his presence in Alicante. Belén Plaza, the show’s host and director, praised the torero’s performance as the season’s standout moment, and she even traveled to the Costa Blanca capital to witness the bullfight firsthand and to deepen the program’s television storytelling about the event.
Thus, the broadcast marked episode 1,865 with a feature on what José Tomás’ visit signified for Alicante, including figures that highlighted the economic impact of his appearance on the city. Yet beyond the raw numbers, viewers were treated to a vivid panorama of the arena’s atmosphere around the Single Tendido area near the Quijano Pantheon. From Plaza de España, audiences learned about fans arriving from 44 different cities, heard testimonies from supporters across borders, and listened to the candid reflections of local businessman Nacho Lloret.
In this way, any initial letdown was offset when Hogueras Week culminated: Tendido Zero chose to close with a concise video montage celebrating the best moments of the performances, without commentary. While many devoted Tomás followers are eager to accompany him on every venture, the host noted that the experience rekindled his own dreams, a sentiment echoed by musicians like Vicente Amigo, who spoke of being deeply moved by the show.
After weighing the seeming overabundance of bullfights, it becomes clear that the industry still wrestles with practices that some view as outdated or excessive. The piece also reflects a personal cinema lover’s concern for how certain productions, such as Por los pelos, can feel dismissive of cinema values and the broader cultural conversation—an impulse that deserves scrutiny and dialogue within the arts community.