The Dexter Thread

[Master Splinter]

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Thoughts, ideas, comments?

I think Dexter has a lot a head of him this season. New baby, new house. The last 3 episodes where great. I'm really happy Frank Lundy is back. The guy was a real pro at tracking down The Bay Habor Butcher :lol:, let's see how he can get the Trinity Killer. I am really interested in seeing where this Quinn thing is heading as well. I am still not sure I trust the guy yet.

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[Spitfire]

Ah I was wondering if anyone else here watched Dexter. I just got into it recently and caught up with the DVDs.

I never trusted Quinn even when he first popped up in season 3. Lundy is nice to have back but it's making Debra act like an idiot. She has some serious guy issues. I can't wait to learn more about Trinity, he seems interesting.

It's awesome how they find ways to keep the series interesting. I was very surprised and happy to see the series stay away from falling into formula. The only thing close to formula the series has is a main killer throughout each season. I thought it would just end up being "whose next" every week. I think seasons 2's premise of his "dark passenger" being his "addiction" was a brilliant allegory.

[PAAATE]

I LOVE this show!

The sad thing is that this - one of the best shows at the moment - airs on a channel called Viasat Nature & Crime here in Sweden... It's a documentary-channel that, like, 5 people know of... I don't even have it.

And the trinity killer is ****ing creepy... The writers and Lithgow did a really good job on that character.

[poiuytre]

My wife's favorite show on TV but I can't hold it against her. It's great series told from an interesting angle. She's been meaning to make an edit of the first season where Dexter's inner monologues and murder scenes have been stripped. Just to find out the contrast in how he comes off to the other character.

I just can't help but feel bored in most of the side-character subplots. They've been adding too much of those after the first season. I don't really care all that much about the personal lives of Dexter's coworkers when they aren't interacting with Dexter himself. Rita and her family are the biggest offenders I think. I know why their screen time is necessary as plot development, I just find it jarring to watch. Now Masuka on the other hand cracks me up every time. He's every internet tough guy stereotype rolled into one. :lol:

This 4th season is shaping up to be good too. John Lithgow makes for a great villain and the fact that he'll always be "that guy from 3rd Rock From The Sun" to me makes it all the more unnerving. Kind of like seeing Mickey Mouse mug people to pay for a crack habit. :lol: I like that they're not clinging to a real formula. Does anyone know how close the show is to the books? I'm slightly interested in them but I don't want to bother if they're too much the same.

[Master Splinter]

Does anyone know how close the show is to the books? I'm slightly interested in them but I don't want to bother if they're too much the same.

I haven't read all of them but without giving too much away, in the books Dokes is still alive but he can't talk, and Dexter starts showing Ashter (Rita's daughter) more attention and begins teaching her a code... There is also a lot more with the dark passenger in the books...

[PAAATE]

Does anyone know how close the show is to the books? I'm slightly interested in them but I don't want to bother if they're too much the same.

From what I've heard, the first season is loosely based on the first book and the rest of the seasons are original stories

[Mr. Snackpants]

I just starting watching Dexter a month and a half ago. I've seen the promo poster around for a few years but I had no idea what it was about so I never looked into it. Then in my media class the professor asked us what our favorite shows were. Someone said Dexter and described it as, " a serial killer who kills serial killers."

Cool.

I blew through the first 3 seasons in time for the season 4 premiere. The new season is alright, I just want it to get going a little bit more. John Lithgow is ****ing creepy.

[TheUltimateShredhead]

I really laughed when quinn said "if it isn't agent granpa" when laundy came to the crime scene of on of trinitys victims:lol:

[saiyan_monkey]

Dex is great. I've been watching it since Season 1 aired on New Zealand T.V and I sadly missed an episode. Season 3 only started here 2 weeks ago and the 3rd episode should be on tomorrow night. I happened to miss all of season 2 while it was playing but I was lucky enough to see the whole season when it was on re-runs.

Season 2 was good, I thought Lila was a nut job, did'nt expect Sgt. Doakes to go out the way he did (I liked his character) and as for the baby on the way, it should be interesting to see how that baby grows up and if it will be like daddy "crosses fingers in hope"

My wife prefers to not watch it if possible but I love it. Its the only series I have series linked and recording every week. I also want to buy the box sets when I have some spare cash in future.

Edit - I noticed a mention on Season 4 so I decided not to read any of the other post since NZ is a season behind by the looks of things and I dont wanna ruin it for myself.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Great episode tonight. This is what I meant when I said it needed to get going. Never saw that coming.

[Master Splinter]

Great episode tonight. This is what I meant when I said it needed to get going. Never saw that coming.

Just watched the latest episode last night... Holy crap that was crazy...

Just to keep some discussion going instead of being vague with the newest episodes let's talk about the first season for a minute...

SPOILERS BELOW!!!

So what did you think about the Ice Truck killer? If you already seen the show you know all about him... Did you like him, like how he snuck around Dexter's back into his house and dropped off the little barbie head and stuff? Would you consider him the creepiest out of the serial killers so far?

[PAAATE]

Great episode tonight. This is what I meant when I said it needed to get going. Never saw that coming.

So true, I was just laying in my bed thinking "Wtf, isn't there supposed to be a cliffhanger or something soon, seriously, there's just like a minute left..." and then the show just said "BAM! IN YOUR FACE!"

My reaction was :o for about five minutes

[Spitfire]

I had a gut feeling something like this was gonna happen. To both of them though that surprised me. I can't wait to see next weeks. I always skip the previews cause they ruin too much of the episodes for me.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I came into the show at season 3 but I have caught up and am watching season 4 as it comes on. I really became addicted to the show and I find myself loving and hating certain characters. Although I change my mind the further it gets, I am getting to the point where I don't like Rita as much but I like Laguerta more. The characters actually change and are complex which I like.

It's just such a clever show and adding John Lithgow as a serial killer sold this season for me right away. We try to avoid watching the following episode previews because one complaint that I have is that they totally ruin the next eppy by showing too much. I like being on the edge of my seat and staying there

[Master Splinter]

I am getting to the point where I don't like Rita as much but I like Laguerta more. The characters actually change and are complex which I like.

I have to agree with this 100%... There is just something about Rita that I am not liking, I haven't completely figured it out yet but I know I hate how she treats Dexter...

Now Laguerta... She has gotten sexier every season... :P

[Spitfire]

Rita has always annoyed me. She has that "victim" mentality. I know her X was a douche bag but the way she acted when he died was pathetic. The thing that really made me start to hate her was the way she treated Dexter during season 2. She's just gotten stupider as time goes on.

"Yes we will marry you." We? Seriously what a psychopath. I guess I just like Dexter too much. She tries to "Mom" him all the time. If my wife tried that I'd tell her to blow me. I was never one to let anyone tell me what to do though. Dexter is trying to blend best he can so poor guy puts up with her **** and constant nagging.

[poiuytre]

I really wish I didn't watch the preview for next episode. It feels like we're nearing the climax of this story arc but the season hasn't even hit its halfway point. This is easily the best season since the first one, might even overtake it if they keep the quality and suspense this high.

[Master Splinter]

I really wish I didn't watch the preview for next episode. It feels like we're nearing the climax of this story arc but the season hasn't even hit its halfway point. This is easily the best season since the first one, might even overtake it if they keep the quality and suspense this high.

The thing Dexter found out about the Trinity killer was very surprising to me and to Dexter I am sure... It is going to be interesting to see how he handles this...

As for Rita... Man I thought Dexter was gonna finally let the cat out the bag... I think we will get to that point sometime in this season... He is letting too much of his guard down and Rita will probably follow him and find out what he is doing...

[Spitfire]

Rita needs to have something bad happen to here so she will go away. I'm not surprised she was abused she's wayyy to nosy. She's always preaching how marriages work despite the fact she's had more then one failed marriage, one she lied about. Irony I guess, at least from her perspective.

[PAAATE]

I seriously can't understand why everyone's hating Rita :|

[Master Splinter]

I seriously can't understand why everyone's hating Rita :|
First off SPOILER ALERT!!!

I just can't stand her. If my wife was anything like her she would have been on the table a long time ago. At the beginning of this season she doesn't even seem like she is taking care of the kid and making Dexter ruin his evenings. That's why he fell asleep at the wheel and didn't remember where he hid that body. It's all her fault. She's gonna make Dexter slip some how and Harry is gonna remind Dex of the code and things are going to get pretty interesting...

:evilgrin:

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[PAAATE]

First off SPOILER ALERT!!!

I just can't stand her. If my wife was anything like her she would have been on the table a long time ago. At the beginning of this season she doesn't even seem like she is taking care of the kid and making Dexter ruin his evenings. That's why he fell asleep at the wheel and didn't remember where he hid that body. It's all her fault. She's gonna make Dexter slip some how and Harry is gonna remind Dex of the code and things are going to get pretty interesting...

:evilgrin:

-mm

Yeah, but you've obviously never raised a child? :P Well.. I haven't either, but believe me, it takes a lot of work from both parents, especially those first years. And we're not seeing her taking care of the kid, cos that's not what we wanna see ;) She's still obviously taking care of it.

Dexter and Rita having a kid is... just the natural thing to do, I think. Dexter uses him as yet another part of his cover (while clearly loving him in some way), and Rita... Ok, I have no idea about Rita, there could be a million reasons

But it makes for some interesting change in a show that could've become pretty repetitive otherwise.

[Master Splinter]

Yeah, but you've obviously never raised a child? :P Well.. I haven't either, but believe me, it takes a lot of work from both parents, especially those first years. And we're not seeing her taking care of the kid, cos that's not what we wanna see ;) She's still obviously taking care of it.

Dexter and Rita having a kid is... just the natural thing to do, I think. Dexter uses him as yet another part of his cover (while clearly loving him in some way), and Rita... Ok, I have no idea about Rita, there could be a million reasons

But it makes for some interesting change in a show that could've become pretty repetitive otherwise.

Oh I agree, her character is definitely playing a pivotal role in Dexter's life and is important to the story. I just think she is going to be a big problem for him in the road ahead. And I say if he needs to take her out, by all means let the dark passenger drive...:evilgrin:

[PAAATE]

And I say if he needs to take her out, by all means let the dark passenger drive...:evilgrin:

I'm not sure he'd do that, though

He used to strictly follow his "survival"-code, but to me it seems like protecting his family (and thereby himself) is what's most important to him now

But of course, that COULD change :P

[Master Splinter]

I'm not sure he'd do that, though

He used to strictly follow his "survival"-code, but to me it seems like protecting his family (and thereby himself) is what's most important to him now

But of course, that COULD change :P

SPOILER ALERT!

What did you think of that cop Dexter axed? For a little bit I thought she might gain an upper hand...

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[PAAATE]

SPOILER ALERT!

What did you think of that cop Dexter axed? For a little bit I thought she might gain an upper hand...

-mm

Was that recent? When it comes to TV-shows I have a really bad memory, just because I follow a LOT of shows.

So, sorry, no idea what you're speaking of :P

[Spitfire]

SPOILER ALERT!

What did you think of that cop Dexter axed? For a little bit I thought she might gain an upper hand...

-mm

I thought he was gonna end up screwing her. For a second he had a moment like he did with that chick in season 2.

[Master Splinter]

I thought he was gonna end up screwing her. For a second he had a moment like he did with that chick in season 2.

Hah, I kinda thought that for a second too...

[poiuytre]

John Lithgow is so darn good. It's so nerve wrecking to see how close Dexter is getting to his target.
(Season 1 spoilers)He's totally doing what his brother did in the first season.

[PAAATE]

(Season 1 spoilers)He's totally doing what his brother did in the first season.

Woah, I haven't even thought about that... But you're totally right

I hope the writers thought about it and will reference it... That would look really good

Something like Dexter realizing he's doing everything his brother did, and he feels like he can no longer tell who's evil and who's not, and having a personal breakdown... But then again, his brother did have a different motif for what he did, than what Dexter has, so maybe not... :P

[Master Splinter]

Another thing I noticed in the new episode is that Dexter is talking out loud a lot more lately... I almost thought he was going to slip up...

Oh and I take back what I said about Rita, she's okay... for now... :evilgrin:

[Master Splinter]

Another thing I noticed in the new episode is that Dexter is talking out loud a lot more lately... I almost thought he was going to slip up...

Oh and I take back what I said about Rita, she's okay... for now... :evilgrin:

Ok seriously is Dexter flippin' nuts?

Going on an outing with Trinity and then on the camp ground with the kids getting all serious talking about the Trinity killer... Dexter is slipping hard... This is going to get good...:evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

:evilgrin:

[poiuytre]

That was a fantastic season and ensured the next one will be drastically different. All the slip-ups and build-up had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Few thoughts tho;
- Arthur's final speech sounds completely different if you know what he had done to Dexter before he tried to skip town.

- Harry is appearing more and more to be Dexter's Dark Passenger rather than a memory of his father. This has been doing on for a while now, but it's becoming increasingly obvious. He doesn't seem to want to share Dexter with anyone else and only inspires to kill. Makes me think maybe next season maybe Rita will come back in a similar role, playing Dexter's humanity and consciousness.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Deb now knows who Dexter's biological mother is and that the Ice Truck Killer was Dexter's brother. When Deb told Dexter all of this after the Trinity house raid Dexter said something like, "That's all she knows?"

My memory of season 1 is a bit foggy...so I'm wondering what else Dexter thought Deb knew about the whole Laura/Brian Moser thing. Besides thinking that maybe Dexter is a "monster" like his brother Brian, what is Dexter worried about Deb finding? Like I said, I'm drawing a blank and it's driving me crazy.

[poiuytre]

Oh yeah, I forgot all about that. It confused me at the time too.

[Master Splinter]

Deb now knows who Dexter's biological mother is and that the Ice Truck Killer was Dexter's brother. When Deb told Dexter all of this after the Trinity house raid Dexter said something like, "That's all she knows?"

My memory of season 1 is a bit foggy...so I'm wondering what else Dexter thought Deb knew about the whole Laura/Brian Moser thing. Besides thinking that maybe Dexter is a "monster" like his brother Brian, what is Dexter worried about Deb finding? Like I said, I'm drawing a blank and it's driving me crazy.


He thought she would know that he is a serial killer like Brian...

This season was great. I cannot believe the ending, I was thinking she might be home but I had no idea it was going to end like that. Too bad I have to wait another year to find out what happens next... :dead:

-ms

[Mr. Snackpants]

He thought she would know that he is a serial killer like Brian...

This season was great. I cannot believe the ending, I was thinking she might be home but I had no idea it was going to end like that. Too bad I have to wait another year to find out what happens next... :dead:

-ms

Oh, see I thought there was some way Deb could figure out Dexter knew all this long ago and that he hid it from her. Also the fact that he killed his brother Brian. But yeah she'll probably keep a close eye on him now because she's aware of his past. If she finds that half shredded picture of Laura Moser in Dexter's office she'll be very suspicious.

Dexter's got a lot of problems now. Where wwas Dexter the day Rita was killed? How does he know Trinity's family and why do they know him as Kyle Butler? Perhaps footage from the station will reveal Trinity and Dexter talking to each other. Quinn has been all over Dexter. He made a comment about "Chasing Tail" early in the episode. Easier to chase tail without a wife. Add a worried Deb and the deck is stacked against Dexter next season. Will he get pinned for the one murder he didn't commit?

[Master Splinter]

Oh, see I thought there was some way Deb could figure out Dexter knew all this long ago and that he hid it from her. Also the fact that he killed his brother Brian. But yeah she'll probably keep a close eye on him now because she's aware of his past. If she finds that half shredded picture of Laura Moser in Dexter's office she'll be very suspicious.

Dexter's got a lot of problems now. Where wwas Dexter the day Rita was killed? How does he know Trinity's family and why do they know him as Kyle Butler? Perhaps footage from the station will reveal Trinity and Dexter talking to each other. Quinn has been all over Dexter. He made a comment about "Chasing Tail" early in the episode. Easier to chase tail without a wife. Add a worried Deb and the deck is stacked against Dexter next season. Will he get pinned for the one murder he didn't commit?

The season has begun! The first episode was great... Anyone got any ideas of what will happen?

-ms

[InsaneZane]

http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_url=%2F#/watch?v=6ckzE5vTOwc
here is the trailer. its the beginning of the end for Dex!
dexter usually starts in the fall, but this year it comes on early, June 30th.. for the final season.
Its time to bring this thread back up.
The writers won't be holding anything back.
There will probably be a cliffhanger inbetween every episode until the series finale.
i know Dexter is more popular than ever, but its probably best that an end for it all is written before it got cancelled.
Primary threats:
Season 1:The Ice Truck Killer
Season 2:Lila West / James Doakes
Season 3:The Skinner / Miguel Prado
Season 4:The Trinity Killer
Season 5:Jordan Chase
Season 6:The Doomsday Killer
Season 7:Capt. LaGuerta / Hannah McKay / Isaak Sirko
Season 8:?????Dexter and Debra / Dr. Evelyn Vogel?????
Is it possible Dex could die this season?
He does meet his own code now.

[InsaneZane]

3 Days 'til the End Begins

[ObiWanFan4life]

Just saw "A Beautiful Day". It was a good start to the season, largely due to Dr. Vogel knowing that Dexter is the Harbor Bay Butcher.

[InsaneZane]

Well, the show is over... last episode last night... did anyone see it?
what did you think?

[Krutch]

The finale was...

I don't know. I felt it was trying to be controversial at the end there, but the emotional impact was so flat it just kind of left a "meh" feeling.
I mean i seriously can think of 5 other endings that I would have preferred
but hey, what can ya do. Deb's death felt so undeserved I watched the last three episodes back to back tonight and it really did not feel like the right conclusion to her character it felt like "Deb needs to die so that Dexter can never forgive himself" instead of "Deb's character arc lead us here"
which I always feel is a cheat but yeah, like i said, im not even upset or pissed about the ending. Just very ho-hum about it since my investment wasnt there this season.

The silver lining of this season is that thank God that Masuka storyline paid off. Whew!