The Dexter Thread

*Master Splinter* · 10-15-2009, 05:11 PM

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

, 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.

-mm

*Spitfire* · 10-16-2009, 03:57 AM

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 · 10-16-2009, 05:42 AM

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 · 10-16-2009, 05:48 AM

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.

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.

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* · 10-16-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by poiuytre

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 · 10-16-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by poiuytre

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* · 10-16-2009, 11:15 AM

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 · 10-16-2009, 05:47 PM

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

saiyan_monkey · 10-17-2009, 05:16 AM

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* · 10-18-2009, 10:26 PM

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

*Master Splinter* · 10-20-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Snackpants

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 · 10-20-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Snackpants

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

for about five minutes

*Spitfire* · 10-22-2009, 11:40 PM

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* · 10-23-2009, 05:02 PM

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* · 10-23-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinuvielsdreams

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...

*Spitfire* · 10-26-2009, 01:27 AM

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 · 10-26-2009, 08:09 AM

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* · 10-28-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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* · 10-28-2009, 03:08 PM

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 · 10-28-2009, 04:25 PM

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

10-15-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
Master Splinter 幸 - 愛 - 思う Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,824	The Dexter Thread 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 , 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. -mm __________________

10-16-2009, 03:57 AM	#2
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	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. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-16-2009, 05:42 AM	#3
PAAATE Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 993	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. __________________ I'm a member. I forgot about it, so now I'm a remember.

10-16-2009, 05:48 AM	#4
poiuytre Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 437	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. 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. 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. __________________ "That girl...she said that the sky frightened her. That looks so...liberating." Last edited by poiuytre; 10-16-2009 at 07:12 PM.

10-17-2009, 05:16 AM	#9
saiyan_monkey Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 415	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. __________________ Rarecardz Libary

10-16-2009, 11:15 AM	#7
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	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.

10-16-2009, 05:47 PM	#8
TheUltimateShredhead Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 642	I really laughed when quinn said "if it isn't agent granpa" when laundy came to the crime scene of on of trinitys victims

10-18-2009, 10:26 PM	#10
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	Great episode tonight. This is what I meant when I said it needed to get going. Never saw that coming.

10-22-2009, 11:40 PM	#13
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	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. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-23-2009, 05:02 PM	#14
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	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

10-26-2009, 01:27 AM	#16
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	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. __________________ Check out my online portfolio** http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-26-2009, 08:09 AM	#17
poiuytre Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 437	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. __________________ "That girl...she said that the sky frightened her. That looks so...liberating."

10-28-2009, 03:08 PM	#19
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	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. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-28-2009, 04:25 PM	#20
PAAATE Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 993	I seriously can't understand why everyone's hating Rita __________________ I'm a member. I forgot about it, so now I'm a remember.