Dexter

[Master Chief]

I'll say ... Because they actually never do (or practically never). The Miami prison system must be emptier than Quinn's head. These police reports must read like farce comedy: "Officer Conners hit the skinner with his car by accident. Case closed."

"With the solve rate for murders at about twenty percent, Miami is a great place for me." --Dexter Morgan

 

[MadVillainy]

Wasnt a bad episode. I enjoyed it. I'm really sad [BLACKOUT]Lumen left[/BLACKOUT]. I was hoping she would stay around.
This was probably my least favorite season, but that being said it's still great television

I really wonder where they will go next season

 

[The Sarge]

I wish something had changed. Overall, by the end of the season, everything returned to the status quo. Lumen's gone, Quinn's fine, Deb Doesn't know, etc.

 

[Ken-Kaniff]

so you won't even bother watching the 6th season?

Haha I meant 6th.

 

[Reek]

i am extremely disappointed.

i mean...nothing was explained. period. all that happens is lumen leaves and deb lets killers go.

No background on Jordan. which was a wasted 'big bad' simply because it doesnt give us any ****ing info. who the hell is emily birch or w.e. whats the connection. comon...ridiculous writing for this potential awesome big bad.

and the whole quinn story line. really? thats the pay off. get the **** out of here. pathetic ending to another side story.

and im sick of laguerta/batista, deb/quinn... this is Miami Metro Homicide. not Miama Metro days of our lives.

i guess season 4 took a lot out of the writers...i liked season 5. but by Dexter standards, this and season 3 are neck and neck with worst season yet...5 probably being worst.

and the end of lumens story... really, this whole season came down to that?

emotional for dexter, but jeez, this was like a rehash of last seasons love... not to mention the first episode last season...dex gets in a bad car wreck...last episode of this season...dex get in a bad car wreck.... both season end with his love leaving.

i would have rather them kill off lumen instead of that ******** with her just up and leaving. after going through all that with someone, having sex and falling in love whilst killing people..and just say ok cya.

good season that failed miserably in the finale on many aspects...sure there was some good stuff in the finale, but damn.

 

[Rez]

Talk about fizzling into nothing.

I'd say it was safe and predictable, but really, I wasn't predicting it to suck *that* much. They squandered any and all developement and tension that they had built up, both over the season and over the last few episodes. The one single relationship that seems even remotely still interesting is Quinn and Dexter, and while I will tune in again next time I'm going to find it hard to get excited for it.

This was a happy, return to safe status quo season finale, and it's gotten real old real fast. Season 4 stepped the show up, really becoming a dark, unsafe show. Where will they go from here now? I don't know. But the sad part is that after that finale I don't really care either.

 

[Project862006]

people are missing the point of the finale it developed dexter as a character big time that he will forever be alone something harry tried to tell him his whole life but had to find out the hard way

deb finding out would be predictable imo

and killing luhmen would be as rehash of last year

this ending was more emotional and i loved it

 

[Matt]

Let the *****ing begin. This episode set up the next season perfectly.

Firstly, we knew everything that we needed to know about Chase. Some was left to the mind, but the same could be said about Arthur, Lila, Miguel, and Brian.

As for it being a "safe, happy, ending," it wasn't safe at all. Just because no one died doesn't make it safe. This isn't 24. People do not have to die for shock value. Hell, in the show's run, 2 regulars have died (Doakes and Rita). If you're watching this show to see who gets killed, you're entirely misinterpreting it. This ending set up for next season in the sense that Dexter finally has to deal with his pain. Rita died, and he killed to get over it, then found someone to kill with. He's spent the past three seasons accepting his humanity. Now he has to deal with the pain that comes with being a human because he can't kill his way out of being dumped. I look forward to seeing him deal with it.

 

[Matt]

people are missing the point of the finale it developed dexter as a character big time that he will forever be alone something harry tried to tell him his whole life but had to find out the hard way

deb finding out would be predictable imo

and killing luhmen would be as rehash of last year

this ending was more emotional and i loved it

I don't think Dex has to be alone forever. I think he just needs to find the right kind of love. He has his children, and now something of a silent confidant in Quinn (who I maintain will become Harry 2.0 and a friend to Dexter). I think next season will show Dexter dealing with the pain that being a human has caused him, and ultimately grow as a human because of it. Dexter is retreating into his "monster," to get away from his pain, but that ultimately won't work. He needs to accept his humanity and deal with pain, not hide from it.

I think the perfect villain for next season would be Dr. Danko of the second book. His back story would need some tweaking. But I think giving Dexter the opportunity to see what a real monster is (and how Danko kills definitely qualifies him as that) would make him the perfect villain.

 

[Reek]

sees what a real monster is? ITK, BHB, Miguel, Trinity, Rape Gang. All real monsters...

sets up season 6 perfectly? how?

and excuse me...but after being a loyal fan for 5 seasons, i have the right to nitpick at things i thought the writers could have done a good bit better considering ive seen what they are capable up.. so sorry for...*****ing.

 

[Project862006]

i like that with luhmen leaving him that even another killer who knew and accepted his past still could not stay with him

very powerful

 

[Wyrminarrd]

I guess I'm in the minority of those who actually preferred this season to the last one. Sure season 4 had a better big bad but that was it's only saving grace imo. Dexter just acted totally out of character for most of that season which annoyed the heck out of me and often felt really forced. The situation with Rita and the kids and having to juggle them with his killing activities also irritated me, though that was mostly due to how the writers wrote Rita for the first half of the season.

The things I liked about this season is that it seemed to bring back the careful killer Dexter of the first two seasons, the one who thinks things through and acts sensibly.

 

[Keyser Soze]

It was a nice enough episode, and that first half with all the Dexter/Lumen/Jordan Chase stuff, culminating in Debra almost catching Dexter and Lumen.... all thrilling television. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel a little bit underwhelmed by the end. It's a bit unfair, I know: no season aside from 4 has ended with a cliffhanger. But after such an incredible season-ending hook last season, where the wait for Season 5 was nigh-unbearable, I think the bar was set high for us to be left with a similarly agonising wait for Season 6.

 

[RaZaTrOn]

sees what a real monster is? ITK, BHB, Miguel, Trinity, Rape Gang. All real monsters...
.

Dr Danco is worse.

 

[Golgo-13]

I got into this thread without reading a thing. The temptation was strong but i over came it! I have not seen the finale yet. I usually catch Dexter OnDemand the following days, but for some strange reason Showtime hasn't put it up yet.

They're replaying it tonight at 9pm and 12am EST; i'm gonna watch it then,.

 

[Rez]

Let the *****ing begin. This episode set up the next season perfectly.

Firstly, we knew everything that we needed to know about Chase. Some was left to the mind, but the same could be said about Arthur, Lila, Miguel, and Brian.

As for it being a "safe, happy, ending," it wasn't safe at all. Just because no one died doesn't make it safe. This isn't 24. People do not have to die for shock value. Hell, in the show's run, 2 regulars have died (Doakes and Rita). If you're watching this show to see who gets killed, you're entirely misinterpreting it. This ending set up for next season in the sense that Dexter finally has to deal with his pain. Rita died, and he killed to get over it, then found someone to kill with. He's spent the past three seasons accepting his humanity. Now he has to deal with the pain that comes with being a human because he can't kill his way out of being dumped. I look forward to seeing him deal with it.

I never said anyone had to die. And really, you only count Doakes and Rita as regulars? Doakes had 2 seasons, so did Lundy. What about the key lime pie lady? Pretty much every guest star besides Lumen has bit the dust, and just because they're only in a season or 2 doesn't make them any less of a supporting character. This is a show centered around killing and death, and tons of people have died.

And you already said the rest of it yourself. He's spent the past THREE seasons accepting his humanity. Uh, what?! I'd argue that's been the show since the first season, but that's splitting hairs. Three seasons can work. This show isn't going to be on forever. How about some risks and developements that are actually new and interesting rather than rehashes? He can't kill his way out of being dumped? He needs to move on? That's what this season was for. And they set us back to square 1, more or less.

Anyway, like I said, I didn't need anyone to die. But some risky, dangerous, actual *developments* would have been good. They've built up Quinn and or Deb finding out who he is all season- it's been, you know, a main storyline- and instead of going forward with that they back out of it and attempt a cock tease at *maybe* interesting things will happen.. next time! So be sure to come back. The show is nearing it's shelf life. They've shown us a willingness to shake things up and be dangerous before...

So to have things end happy and safe in a show that's about a serial killer.. yeah. Thanks for the curve ball, guys.

If the next season's premiere is not Dexter getting discovered or caught or going on the run, I'll probably check out for 10 episodes and watch the end, content that I haven't missed a damn thing.

 

[Project862006]

it was not happy lol it was a sad ending

 

[kguillou]

I can understand some people's frustration with the ending to be honest. As much as I myself enjoyed it, i couldnt help but feel a bit...underwhelmed. There were some real good missed opportunities here to shake things up. But, one thing i've come to realize about this show is that it rarely takes the route that people are expecting or wanting..but the route they do take is always the route that makes the most sense story-wise. Like, as much as it pained me to see Rita die, it made total sense to kill her off story-wise. Dexter is a killer, and no matter how much we like and root for him, there needs to be consequences for his actions and Rita was a casualty of the lifestyle he chose.

The same with Lumen. We all wanted Lumen and Dex to ride into the sunlight and become a murdering couple, but that just can't happen. Realistically, if you think about it, it just wouldnt have worked out. I mean if they stayed together, it wouldnt have been good for Lumen. What would it have been like for her to be with a man who every thursday nite goes out killing people? Rita didnt know what Dex was doing but Lumen knows, which kinda makes it worse for her. Lumen just wanted revenge, Dexter on the other hand needs to kill to remain stable. I think ultimately Dexter would have ended up dragging her down, which is why she needed to leave him.

Again, is it the ending i wanted? No. Is it what was necessary and made the most sense? Yes. My two cents.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

Rez, I mostly agree with you about the show becoming safe and predictable, but let's be honest here man, "key-lime pie lady" was NOT a regular. Her episodes on the show may have spanned two seasons or so, but how many episodes did she actually appear in? 3? 4? How much accumulative screen-time did she have? 15 minutes or so? C'mon. Lundy was a bit more of a regular, but he didn't appear in season 3 at all... and then came back for about 3 episodes of season 4, solely to get offed.

 

[Matt]

sees what a real monster is? ITK, BHB, Miguel, Trinity, Rape Gang. All real monsters...

Have you read the books? What Danko did makes Trinity look perfectly sane. If I remember correctly, it makes Dexter physically sick.

sets up season 6 perfectly? how?

In case you haven't noticed, this whole season has been Dexter running from his grief over Rita. First through killing Boyd, then through helping Lumen get revenge, and finally by starting a relationship with Lumen. Dexter wants his humanity, but he also fears what comes with it. He is now trying to retreat back into the monster that Harry trained him to be, as opposed to dealing with the grief, but with Astor and Cody around I doubt he will be able to. Dexter is going to have to accept his humanity and everything that comes with it.

and excuse me...but after being a loyal fan for 5 seasons, i have the right to nitpick at things i thought the writers could have done a good bit better considering ive seen what they are capable up.. so sorry for...*****ing.

Yes, you have the right to nitpick, but you're doing just that, nitpicking. I can nitpick anything and find flaws.

 

[TheOnlyOmega]

With Deb's "You think you know someone" speech at the end, and the music ques in that scene, I'll bet money that she knows.

 

[Matt]

I never said anyone had to die. And really, you only count Doakes and Rita as regulars? Doakes had 2 seasons, so did Lundy. What about the key lime pie lady? Pretty much every guest star besides Lumen has bit the dust, and just because they're only in a season or 2 doesn't make them any less of a supporting character. This is a show centered around killing and death, and tons of people have died.

And you already said the rest of it yourself. He's spent the past THREE seasons accepting his humanity. Uh, what?! I'd argue that's been the show since the first season, but that's splitting hairs. Three seasons can work. This show isn't going to be on forever. How about some risks and developements that are actually new and interesting rather than rehashes? He can't kill his way out of being dumped? He needs to move on? That's what this season was for. And they set us back to square 1, more or less.

Anyway, like I said, I didn't need anyone to die. But some risky, dangerous, actual *developments* would have been good. They've built up Quinn and or Deb finding out who he is all season- it's been, you know, a main storyline- and instead of going forward with that they back out of it and attempt a cock tease at *maybe* interesting things will happen.. next time! So be sure to come back. The show is nearing it's shelf life. They've shown us a willingness to shake things up and be dangerous before...

So to have things end happy and safe in a show that's about a serial killer.. yeah. Thanks for the curve ball, guys.

If the next season's premiere is not Dexter getting discovered or caught or going on the run, I'll probably check out for 10 episodes and watch the end, content that I haven't missed a damn thing.

Quinn DOES know. He is smart. He's likely put two and two together (especially having seen the pictures and everything). He just doesn't care anymore. I just don't think you get this show. Your complaints are like saying, "The Sopranos is a show about mobsters but people didn't get whacked every episode!"

Yes, its a show about a serial killer, but it is about his character development, not killing.

 

[Matt]

With Deb's "You think you know someone" speech at the end, and the music ques in that scene, I'll bet money that she knows.

I think she was talking about Quinn.

 

[TheOnlyOmega]

I think she was talking about Quinn.

Most likely, but Im pretty sure Quinn knows about Dexter, and I wouldnt put it past the writers to throw that line in as foreshadowing.

 

[Rez]

I'd say she was in it a bit more than that. Granted, I know she's not a huge character. But my point is that he made it sound like no one on the show ever dies.. when in fact there's more major deaths on the show than pretty much any other that I can think of. Comparing it to 24 is kind of funny, because- honestly- that's the only show that I can think of that offs more characters. I mean, the only cast that hasn't changed besides Dexter and Deb is what, 3 or 4 other cops? The kids? It's a revolving door on the show, and part of the reason people like it so much is because we're expecting everyone to be involved, and basically everyone potentially be killed. Just look at how many people we're predicting Quinn would die, or that the Nanny would secretly be part of some evil plot. The show has built up a world where the audience *is* expecting twists and shocks. This goes back to the very first season. The only other season to lack a real big shock or death is the third season, which is- from what I can tell- what most people believe to be the worst season, or one of the worst seasons.


And as for the story taking the road that makes the most sense, I call BS :P If that were the case, then Dexter would have been on the run by now. Right now, the story is taking the road that's safest and will draw out the show the longest.