No prosthetics, no special effects, just Dahveed giving viewers the full picture. And apparently, he’s not the only one getting naked.
If The Bay needed a reason to get people talking about its tenth season, Dahveed may have just supplied one. The actor strips down for a prison shower scene alongside Anthony Bowens, and let’s just say this isn’t the kind of television moment that requires much imagination.
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Dahveed plays Isaac in the Tubi and Prime Video crime drama, and his full-frontal appearance has naturally raised one very important question: was everything viewers saw real, or did Hollywood lend a helping hand?
The bisexual actor has settled the debate, and his answer is considerably more confident than coy.
No prosthetics, just the real thing
Speaking to Out, Dahveed was asked whether he needed a prosthetic for the revealing scene. His response was short, direct and probably enough to make a few viewers rewind.
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“No prosthetic. I brought my own equipment.”
Well, that’s one way to make sure nobody misses the assignment.
But there’s more to the scene than a generous display of confidence. Dahveed revealed that getting comfortable with his body hasn’t always been easy, which made the opportunity to appear completely nude on screen particularly meaningful.
“It felt like a love letter to my body,” he said. “I haven’t always been comfortable in my skin.”
The actor also opened up about the pressure of being judged by appearance, particularly online, and wanting to show his body without feeling the need to change anything about it first.
For Dahveed, going full-frontal on mainstream television was empowering. He summed up his attitude with a statement that deserves to be framed somewhere:
“This is me: uncut, unfiltered, and comfortable in my own skin.”
Honestly, confidence looks good on him. And apparently, so does not wearing anything.
The naked truth about the scene
While viewers might be busy appreciating the visual presentation, Dahveed wants people to understand that the scene isn’t simply about getting naked.
His character, Isaac, is a Colombian inmate and the right-hand man to one of the prison’s most intimidating figures. He’s reckless and dangerous, but there’s a vulnerable side beneath the tough exterior.
Dahveed explained that nudity doesn’t automatically make a scene sexual, either.
“A naked body doesn’t automatically make a scene sexual,” he said.
He continued: “My penis is part of my body, and the context matters. Once the cameras rolled, I was thinking about Isaac’s intentions and the tension in that room. Everyone on set made me feel comfortable enough to commit fully to the performance.”
The shower sequence features Isaac alongside Quincy, played by Anthony Bowens, and appears in season 10, episode 10, titled “Last Breath of Innocence”. Dahveed described the moment as bringing the season’s simmering tension to a breaking point, calling it “a cool scene to play”.
So yes, there’s an actual dramatic reason for the shower scene. Whether everyone watching will be equally focused on the plot is another matter.
One full-frontal isn’t enough
Here’s where things get even more interesting. Dahveed isn’t the only person getting completely naked in the episode.
Without spoiling the surprise, there’s another full-frontal moment waiting for viewers who stick around until the end. Apparently, The Bay decided that one memorable shower scene simply wasn’t enough.
Season 10 originally premiered on Popstar! TV in December 2025 before gaining fresh attention with its release on Prime Video. The series is also available on Tubi, following the residents of fictional Bay City through murder, scandal, romance and plenty of messy personal business.
For Dahveed, joining the show marked his return to acting following the death of his husband in 2025. The Colombian actor has previously appeared in Pose and Netflix’s When They See Us, among other projects.
He also found the role particularly meaningful because it allowed him to connect with his Colombian background, working with fellow Latino creator and showrunner Gregori J. Martin and incorporating Colombian Spanish into some of the dialogue.
And while The Bay certainly has plenty of storylines to keep viewers occupied, Dahveed’s shower scene has given the show a rather memorable talking point.
Come for the crime drama, stay for the character development. The fact that some of that development happens completely naked is simply a bonus.