Dexter Discussion Thread *Spoilers*

[Morbach]

This season is seriously getting better every damn episode.

 

[Droog Alex]

24 hours away...

 

[Morbach]

First thing I said this morning was "oh ____! Dexter tonight!"

 

[Dark Passenger]

Judging by the previews this one should be a doozy. Looking forward to my 2 favorite serial killers having a good time.

 

[Droog Alex]

Most anticipated episode of Dexter...since?

 

[DarthMagnus]

Judging by the previews this one should be a doozy. Looking forward to my 2 favorite serial killers having a good time.

Well said my brother! Love me some Biney! Hope he's around to stay!

 

[Dark Passenger]

Most anticipated episode of Dexter...since?

I'd say since Season 4 Episode 12?

Well said my brother! Love me some Biney! Hope he's around to stay!

I hope this isn't a throwaway thing with Biney and he is gone after today's episode. That would upset me deeply.

 

[Droog Alex]

I agree, the final two episodes of Season-four, how the next-to-last episode ended..."Hello, Dexter Morgan," in setting up the crazy finale...

Nothing in season-five had me in anticipation from week-to-week, and not till the last episode last week had me feenin'...

I just hope, like the member above posted, that his 'dark passenger,' Brian, remains and haunts him, almost like a 'good and evil' battle on each shoulder, Dexter trying to balance Harry's code and his words of wisdom, against Biney's vastly different approach.

With the religious themes this season, sets up nicely without it being so overbearing, repetitive and redundant.

 

[Droog Alex]

To me, also...the season is setting up for:

Spoiler

Deb finally knowing her brother's darkest secrets. She's in a position of power and the dichotomy and dilemma she could face would make for a breath taking finale... Deb knows his secrets in the 1st book, the only book of reference the writers of the show have used. And they have stated strongly they'll never use any of the books, but that plot line is still out there and one from the first that has not been touched.

 

[Dark Passenger]

I think Deb and Mike Anderson doing such a good job also led Dexter to being one step behind killing Leo. Under Laguerta Dexter would have gotten Leo before the cops were even onto him. Even Dex was surprised to see the cops show up to take him in.

I'm hoping this season ends with Deb finding out. I don't want a cliffhanger though, I can't take it! Especially since MCH hasn't reached an agreement with Showtime for another season yet. (Though I'm sure they will).

 

[Droog Alex]

I think Deb and Mike Anderson doing such a good job also led Dexter to being one step behind killing Leo. Under Laguerta Dexter would have gotten Leo before the cops were even onto him. Even Dex was surprised to see the cops show up to take him in.

I'm hoping this season ends with Deb finding out. I don't want a cliffhanger though, I can't take it! Especially since MCH hasn't reached an agreement with Showtime for another season yet. (Though I'm sure they will).

Here's the problem with leaving that a cliffhanger, how can they manage a WHOLE another 12 episodes with Deb knowing? Unless, they set it up where Deb knows, but Dexter doesnt know, she knows.

 

[dino76m]

dexter getting caught, now that would be a great ending .

 

[Mr. EcKo]

Tonights The Night.....







And its gunna happen over and over again every Sunday at 9:00

 

[Dark Passenger]

Here's the problem with leaving that a cliffhanger, how can they manage a WHOLE another 12 episodes with Deb knowing? Unless, they set it up where Deb knows, but Dexter doesnt know, she knows.

That could be very interesting. I thought all the Ice Truck Killer mentions this season were prepping for Deb to find out what Dex is, not necessarily catching him doing it.

 

[Droog Alex]

That could be very interesting. I thought all the Ice Truck Killer mentions this season were prepping for Deb to find out what Dex is, not necessarily catching him doing it.

It will be hard to milk multiple episodes, a whole season after a cliffhanger like that, with both knowing. Without losing the sharpness of the dialogue and keeping some semblance of reality. I know its a show, and we can immerse ourselves in disbelief and even suspend realism for a tad, but eventually, that can't go too far.

Which is why, if they head in that direction, it would be with sis knowing and Dexter still thinking he has not been exposed to anyone. Then, that can loop back to Lumen, who is the only living person that 'knows' and tie many things up together from prior years.

Oh, and Deb knows that he is weird, but based on losing Rita, him prior to that just being a lost soul, the Biney thing et., and without implying it blatantly, the writers have dropped that on us about Deb. It's a matter of when will she start many of the loose ends together and then the eventual...BAM.

Just my two cents...

 

[Dark Passenger]

It will be hard to milk multiple episodes, a whole season after a cliffhanger like that, with both knowing. Without losing the sharpness of the dialogue and keeping some semblance of reality. I know its a show, and we can immerse ourselves in disbelief and even suspend realism for a tad, but eventually, that can't go too far.

Which is why, if they head in that direction, it would be with sis knowing and Dexter still thinking he has not been exposed to anyone. Then, that can loop back to Lumen, who is the only living person that 'knows' and tie many things up together from prior years.

Oh, and Deb knows that he is weird, but based on losing Rita, him prior to that just being a lost soul, the Biney thing et., and without implying it blatantly, the writers have dropped that on us about Deb. It's a matter of when will she start many of the loose ends together and then the eventual...BAM.

Just my two cents...

I really hope they never bring Lumen back and I don't think the writers intend to either. Scott Buck said he skipped ahead a year to be done with the whole Lumen and Rita storyline. It's refreshing to not have Astor and Cody to worry about either. I like the new direction of Harrison and Dexter alone-- no kids and no love interest. It works.

Lumen is not the only living person to know, let's not forget about Quinn and Liddy. I have a feeling Quinn will spill the beans about Stan Liddy or what he (Quinn) thinks about Dex killing him. Expect it if they ever show the Liddy death in a Previously On Dexter flashback.

 

[Droog Alex]

I really hope they never bring Lumen back and I don't think the writers intend to either. Scott Buck said he skipped ahead a year to be done with the whole Lumen and Rita storyline. It's refreshing to not have Astor and Cody to worry about either. I like the new direction of Harrison and Dexter alone-- no kids and no love interest. It works.

Lumen is not the only living person to know, let's not forget about Quinn and Liddy. I have a feeling Quinn will spill the beans about Stan Liddy or what he (Quinn) thinks about Dex killing him. Expect it if they ever show the Liddy death in a Previously On Dexter flashback.

Hoping Lumen not to be back is one thing based on your personal interest, finding ways to keep things fresh, realistic as well, and looping things together is another.

Quinn spilling the beans may be a direction that this series can go to, realistically. But all that will mean is finality with Quinn, like Doakes, like Lila and so forth.

Liddy is dead, gone...poof. Quinn could've been implicated and yes, I can see how Dexter's blind eye, deaf ear could come back to haunt him, but that also is not a season long extending theme, which we were talking about.

As for Astor and Cody, again...typical series castoffs. Why children don't work in series when the time frame is important and continuity can be killed after breaks from shooting. They grow up too fast, and them being phased out is common practice and the only times those names will be mentioned, will be just to set a mood, imply they are part of his past w/ Rita and characters that mean a lot to him, and that they have feelings for him, but not as seen actors.

 

[Dark Passenger]

Hoping Lumen not to be back is one thing based on your personal interest, finding ways to keep things fresh, realistic as well, and looping things together is another.

Quinn spilling the beans may be a direction that this series can go to, realistically. But all that will mean is finality with Quinn, like Doakes, like Lila and so forth.

Liddy is dead, gone...poof. Quinn could've been implicated and yes, I can see how Dexter's blind eye, deaf ear could come back to haunt him, but that also is not a season long extending theme, which we were talking about.

As for Astor and Cody, again...typical series castoffs. Why children don't work in series when the time frame is important and continuity can be killed after breaks from shooting. They grow up too fast, and them being phased out is common practice and the only times those names will be mentioned, will be just to set a mood, imply they are part of his past w/ Rita and characters that mean a lot to him, and that they have feelings for him, but not as seen actors.

If they can do it right, by all means bring her back. I just don't see what it can add to the show without becoming an Are you kidding?! moment. Bringing Jonah back this week is actually adding something interesting IMO. (Jonah re-enacting his father's kills). What can Lumen add? I still can't believe Deb didn't put the Lumen/Dex thing together.

I personally like Quinn better in previous seasons. He is becoming an annoyance this year. I enjoyed his personality in season 5, but the drunk heartbroken cop isn't doing it for me.

I can see Quinn saying to Deb something along the lines of, "Why don't you ask your brother who Stan Liddy was looking into?". The way they are going with Quinn's character this season, it seems to be going somewhere like this. They've turned him into a real A-hole.

 

[MrRabba]

Just about to start season 5... really don't know how they can top S4, John Lithgow was unreal.

 

[ShadowX81]

What was the point of getting rid of that middle aged Irish babysitter without any explanation just to replace her with Angel's sister?

And why did they spend a considerable amount of time last season having Angel and Laguerta work on thier marriage and get it back on track just to have them divorce off screen between seasons?