Dexter Discussion Thread *Spoilers*

[Droog Alex]

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.

That would be so corny if they did that, Deb taking a suggestion of Quinn's like that... for what? The Liddy thing is dead, unless it implies Dexter, his secrets and how he has tainted evidence. Which again, goes back to the whole Deb finding out angle, and that would be the only way it would work, as she untangles a lot MORE things.

I agree completely, Quinn is a ******, has turned into a guy who really is just annoying based on what the writers have done. Deb's not going to continue the romance with a schmuck like that now, with her position, so severe the ties of that 'been there, done that," relationship. Heck, while they're at it, bring back Anton if you are going into a lovey dovey thing and her being in a position of power. Sheeeshh...

Lumen can add a lot if done right because she HAS SEEN Dexter kill, she has participated in that, other than Rita and that British nut, she's been the only one to get intimate w/ Dexter, and moreover, not just intimate, but she's understood the 'dark passenger' and explored in his world.

I'm not saying bring her back, or that I would like her back, but to totally dismiss it and say she won't add anything is ridiculous. And this coming from a person who ranks season-5 as my least liked.

And "are you kidding me...," moment to a certain extent is bringin' Jonah back. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE it and we all are biased about that because most of us love Trinity, loved what happen that season and so forth...

But c'mon, this was the same kid that was haunted by Trinity, he feared and hated his daddy and now, all of the sudden he's mimicking daddy dearest? They better have a helluva story-line to tie that up, or that would be the ultimate, "are you kidding me," scenario.

Plus, will they now fudge with the time-line? is Jonah going to confess to him being the guy who killed Rita? Is the Kyle Butler thing going to come back? Oh, that's right... who was following up on Kyle Butler? Quinn, didnt he want to continue that lead, but was shut-down...?

That sounds more realistic to me than Jonah becoming Trinity v.2.0.

Either way, can't wait till tonight...all enjoy and lets hope for some Biney fun and a big bang the rest of the way. We're practically half way through.... I hate this! I love it. But, dayumn, I hate the way it blows by.

 

[Dark Passenger]

Well holy hell that was seriously my favorite single episode of Dexter ever I think. Brian was awesome as Dexter's Dark Passenger and the way they handled Jonah was friggin awesome. I think it was a little off to have Sally head over heels about Arthur though. I like how Jonah explained the family agreeing on the Kyle Butler thing and it was a nice loose end to tie up.

I am disappointed Brian couldn't stick around for a few more episodes. He was awesome. When Dexter picked Harry up at the end I started booing. I really wanted the Brian arc to continue a few more episodes.

That Nebraska Hotel pen is going to come back to bite him in the ass too.



@DroogAlex, I'm glad we don't write for the show. They handled it just fine.

 

[Mr. EcKo]

100% agree with u Tom.

"Oh no Biney is mad" LOL that was hilarious.

I didn't understand why they just threw that random episode in there.

I loved every minute of it.

I wish Biney was here to stay. I freaking love his character

 

[Morbach]

Great episode. Premium ____in tv right there. Biney was awesome. Dexter owns

 

[Blood Electricity]

Yeah man. This is one of the top episodes. They cleared up some things really well for me. I'm hoping they can turn up the heat on the DDK thing quick...cause I'm not all that interested so far.

Also, speeding, shooting a gun and listening to the stooges is the coolest thing Dexter has ever done.

 

[Calcifer]

I liked the episode, they really handled the Jonah story well( I was very worried about that) but I think I'm in the minority here and I'm glad Dex rid himself of Brian at the end, he was cool change from harry n'all but not a character I would have liked to stick around for long.

Now the rest of the series can focus on the ddk!

Also I wonder did Jonah notice dexter talking to himself?

 

[Droog Alex]

That would be so corny if they did that, Deb taking a suggestion of Quinn's like that... for what? The Liddy thing is dead, unless it implies Dexter, his secrets and how he has tainted evidence. Which again, goes back to the whole Deb finding out angle, and that would be the only way it would work, as she untangles a lot MORE things.

I agree completely, Quinn is a ******, has turned into a guy who really is just annoying based on what the writers have done. Deb's not going to continue the romance with a schmuck like that now, with her position, so severe the ties of that 'been there, done that," relationship. Heck, while they're at it, bring back Anton if you are going into a lovey dovey thing and her being in a position of power. Sheeeshh...

Lumen can add a lot if done right because she HAS SEEN Dexter kill, she has participated in that, other than Rita and that British nut, she's been the only one to get intimate w/ Dexter, and moreover, not just intimate, but she's understood the 'dark passenger' and explored in his world.

I'm not saying bring her back, or that I would like her back, but to totally dismiss it and say she won't add anything is ridiculous. And this coming from a person who ranks season-5 as my least liked.

And "are you kidding me...," moment to a certain extent is bringin' Jonah back. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE it and we all are biased about that because most of us love Trinity, loved what happen that season and so forth...

But c'mon, this was the same kid that was haunted by Trinity, he feared and hated his daddy and now, all of the sudden he's mimicking daddy dearest? They better have a helluva story-line to tie that up, or that would be the ultimate, "are you kidding me," scenario.

Plus, will they now fudge with the time-line? is Jonah going to confess to him being the guy who killed Rita? Is the Kyle Butler thing going to come back? Oh, that's right... who was following up on Kyle Butler? Quinn, didnt he want to continue that lead, but was shut-down...?

That sounds more realistic to me than Jonah becoming Trinity v.2.0.

Either way, can't wait till tonight...all enjoy and lets hope for some Biney fun and a big bang the rest of the way. We're practically half way through.... I hate this! I love it. But, dayumn, I hate the way it blows by.

As I said in the above posted, no way Jonah was going to be daddy's disciple. That was weak, and quite frankly, the only thing that made the Jonah angle interesting was the fact that Dexter's dark passenger was his bro. That made the episode fun, but IMO, it was nice to see him gain light as he 'came back' home, figuratively and literally...

The spontaneous kills will haunt Dexter. What ramifications can arise about the dead dude in this episode...we shall see.

@Dark Passenger, yeah, we arent writers, but we sure are fans who enjoy speculating, enjoy the ride and have been thrilled with the direction so far.

Oh, Deb shutting down Quinn...

As I said, "Deb's not going to continue the romance with a schmuck like that now, with her position, so severe the ties of that 'been there, done that," relationship."

 

[Droog Alex]

I liked the episode, they really handled the Jonah story well( I was very worried about that) but I think I'm in the minority here and I'm glad Dex rid himself of Brian at the end, he was cool change from harry n'all but not a character I would have liked to stick around for long.

Now the rest of the series can focus on the ddk!

Also I wonder did Jonah notice dexter talking to himself?

I agree, as much as the first season was awesome, there is no need to continue the Biney passenger story line if you are DEFINING Dexter.

He is what he is. A murderer, but one with a code. He veered off that code two episodes ago avenging Mos, and again this episode...but if they want to keep that appeal, he must "come home" as he did figuratively and literally at the end of the episode. For Dexter's sake, what happens in Nebraska, stays in Nebraska.

 

[Calcifer]

That Nebraska Hotel pen is going to come back to bite him in the ass too.

Great observation!!

I bet your onto something there, maybe someone(Quinn possibly or Angels sis if it's at home) finds the pen on dexters desk after hearing about the killing.

 

[Batty]

Fantastic episode!

The the car ride with Dex firing the gun was right out of Natural Born Killers. And I loved the American Gothic moment with Dex holding the pitchfork while standing in front of the farmhouse poster. Brilliant!

Leave it to the writers of his show to throw a curveball in the middle of the season.

 

[Kamandi]

Too much emphasis on the pen. Yup. We'll see it again.

 

[cokebabies]

Between the nachos and Brian telling Dexter to talk to the girl, that scene reminded me of Beavis and Butthead in the Maxi Mart. (Except, you know, for Dexter actually getting to have sex.)

 

[cokebabies]

I liked the episode, they really handled the Jonah story well( I was very worried about that) but I think I'm in the minority here and I'm glad Dex rid himself of Brian at the end, he was cool change from harry n'all but not a character I would have liked to stick around for long.

I definitely agree. I love Brian the character, and thought him as the passenger was a great change of pace. But I just don't think it could have kept up. Especially since Brian interrupted so often; not like Harry doing an occasional word of advice type of thing. And Dexter ridding himself of Brian only served to further his development as a person.

Also I wonder did Jonah notice dexter talking to himself?

I assumed that even though we see Dexter talking to Brian, these are merely just things being played out in his head. Obviously, Brian wasn't holding the pitchfork, so things change from how they are on screen to what actually happened.

 

[Kamandi]

I assumed that even though we see Dexter talking to Brian, these are merely just things being played out in his head. Obviously, Brian wasn't holding the pitchfork, so things change from how they are on screen to what actually happened.

Exactly. Dexter Isn't speaking out loud to Brian any more than Brian is actually throwing body parts off the side of the boat. When Brian says he's hungry it's because Dex is hungry. Brian is a personification of Dex's psychological id.

 

[Dark Passenger]

Exactly. Dexter Isn't speaking out loud to Brian any more than Brian is actually throwing body parts off the side of the boat. When Brian says he's hungry it's because Dex is hungry. Brian is a personification of Dex's psychological id.

Yes. Just like Harry.

 

[DarthMagnus]

Great episode but Brian could have stuck around a few more episodes. Dex's transition back to the light should have took more than 1 episode to remedy. I feel kinda empty now cause I'm not into the DDK storyline too much. This season was kinda losing me before last weeks and last nights eps. I feel so let down. Here's hoping for the best.

Best line of the episode!

Biney to Dex.....

YOU'VE BEEN DOMESTICATED!!!!

 

[Droog Alex]

Great episode but Brian could have stuck around a few more episodes. Dex's transition back to the light should have took more than 1 episode to remedy. I feel kinda empty now cause I'm not into the DDK storyline too much. This season was kinda losing me before last weeks and last nights eps. I feel so let down. Here's hoping for the best.

Best line of the episode!

Biney to Dex.....

YOU'VE BEEN DOMESTICATED!!!!

It may or may have not been a good angle for the next few weeks...

Reason I think it wouldn't is based on the DDK and how eventually, that's his foe this season. For one episode, with Jonah being the schmuck that he is, and how they set that up, it was perfect.

How would you justify and write it based on DDK. Dexter wants him regardless, so his light and the themes they went with are fighting against those evils and that darkness.

Biney, being the devil on his shoulder, as oppose to Harry and the angel on the other shoulder would have been interesting. But that then changes EVERYTHING we love about Dexter, especially if ideologically speaking, he starts killin' based on Biney's morals, or should I say, non-morals and just for pure satisfaction - without a code.

Alters dramatically what Dexter is all about and why he is so beloved.

It may go fine for a sector of people, but by in large, not the majority which effects the outlook completely.

 

[die]

I really liked this episode, I know it probably won't happen, but I'd like to see Brian return at least for one more scene this season. It'd be cool to see Dex conflicted over killing somebody and have Brian and Harry fighting each other for control.

 

[Droog Alex]

I really liked this episode, I know it probably won't happen, but I'd like to see Brian return at least for one more scene this season. It'd be cool to see Dex conflicted over killing somebody and have Brian and Harry fighting each other for control.

I like that...

HA. Harry had no love for that other disgusting boy covered in blood...HAHAHAHAHA. Biney is butt hurt.

 

[SwedishHeat]

The thing that bugs me is that Scott Buck, the showrunner this year was talking about how Brian makes a 'dynamic' exit and Harry makes an equally 'dynamic' re-emergence, or something like that. So, I was all psyched up for some big battle in Dexter's psyche or something, not just Dex picking up Harry on the side of the road. . . how it that 'dynamic'??