Dexter

[Rez]

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.

Please don't lump me in as some ****** who's pissed because Dexter doesn't have explosions. Trust me, I "get" the show just fine. The show is a procedural about killing, because 8 to 10 episodes out of nearly every season have to do with a "kill of the week" that takes up more than half the screen time. It's not so much about his character *development* than it is about taking on a tired genre with a twisted *character*, because, really, there hasn't been a whole lot of development. Sure, he's had a vague long arc of opening up to the world and slowly letting people in, but he hasn't changed all that much. He's just opening up. If I had my way, I'd ditch the repetetive useless killings every week and actually make it about his character. Also, your argument makes no sense- because outside of last season people pretty much do get killed every episode, or damn close to it.

Yes, I'm well aware that Quinn knows. But he choose to let it go for Deb's sake. Like I said in my first post about it, the potential future storylines with Quinn are the ONLY interesting thing left about this show right now.

 

[Matt]

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.

The only major characters who have died are Lundy, Doakes, and Rita. Yes, GUEST STARS have died, but its kind of expected that the season's baddie would die. Lundy wasn't a regular either. Furthermore, the fact that people were expecting twists, means the best twist of all is to not have one. Twists are effective when people do not expect them. Not when people are waiting for it.

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.

Status Quo is God. Deal with it.

 

[Matt]

Please don't lump me in as some ****** who's pissed because Dexter doesn't have explosions. Trust me, I "get" the show just fine. The show is a procedural about killing, because 8 to 10 episodes out of nearly every season have to do with a "kill of the week" that takes up more than half the screen time. It's not so much about his character *development* than it is about taking on a tired genre with a twisted *character*, because, really, there hasn't been a whole lot of development. Sure, he's had a vague long arc of opening up to the world and slowly letting people in, but he hasn't changed all that much. He's just opening up.

Yes, I'm well aware that Quinn knows. But he choose to let it go for Deb's sake. Like I said in my first post about it, the potential future storylines with Quinn are the ONLY interesting thing left about this show right now.

Clearly you don't get it at all.

 

[Rez]

Clearly you don't get it at all.

There's a reason a lot of people are underwhelmed with the finale. You say I don't get it but you're not offering up much in the way of an alternative. I'd argue that Dexter is popular because of it's characters, season long storylines, and twists and turns. Not a whole lot of people get really invested or interested in the "kill of the week." This finale failed on pretty much all levels because it offered up no twists, no turns, and let the season long storylines putter out to nothing, and chose cop out status quo BS happy ending instead.

The one thing the show has going for it is suspense.. and that suspense won't last and ultimately won't mean anything if they keep the show safe and on a status quo. People aren't watching for status quo, they're watching for developement. You mentioned this yourself. It's about character developement. Rather than brush it off with a "I don't get it," think about it. There hasn't been a lot. Instead we got status quo. You can't have both. They're watching to see if Dexter gets caught. To see who gets killed. To see what will be revealed. The "golly gee how will he get out of it this time!" only takes us so far.

 

[Kii]

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.

She was talking about Quinn, but I think it was also meant to be a "nudge nudge, wink wink" to the audience.

 

[kguillou]

At this rate i dont think Deb will ever find out. She was sooooo close this time and they backed away from it. I think the show's gonna end without her ever knowing it. I hope im wrong, maybe in season 6 the writers will go balls to the wall and let the s*** hit the fan.

 

[Kii]

At this rate i dont think Deb will ever find out. She was sooooo close this time and they backed away from it. I think the show's gonna end without her ever knowing it. I hope im wrong, maybe in season 6 the writers will go balls to the wall and let the s*** hit the fan.

I was half expecting Dexter to thank Deb while they were in the basement.

 

[TheOnlyOmega]

http://www.tmz.com/2010/12/13/dexter-michael-c-hall-jennifer-carpenter-divorce-split-files/
Hopefully this wont effect the show in any way.

 

[Master Chief]

if they're not professional enough to go about working together, the writers can carry on the soap opera theme of this season by replacing Deb with a new actress saying she got plastic surgery after a car accident.

 

[MadVillainy]

YEah I just read on IMDB...
Shame

 

[Kii]

That really bums me out. When I heard Jesse Spencer and Jennifer Morrison split up, it made me feel uncomfortable seeing their characters all lovely dovey with each other on House. Hopefully Dexter can avoid that folly.

 

[DarknessOfDeath]

What the hell...? Why!?! I've got a bad feeling about season 6...

 

[kguillou]

Damn, how is it that absolutely no celebrity can ever settle down?

 

[flickchick85]

The only major characters who have died are Lundy, Doakes, and Rita.

Lila was pretty major, imo. Although I try to block her out, so I understand you trying to do the same.

That's a shame about MCH and Carpenter.

 

[Matt]

Lila was pretty major, imo. Although I try to block her out, so I understand you trying to do the same.

That's a shame about MCH and Carpenter.

I left season villains out as their deaths are to be expected.

 

[DarknessOfDeath]

You know, when I found out a few years back that they were dating...and then got married, it was weird but I got used to it. Since they're separating and with season 6 on the way, things are gonna get weirder and different knowing they're not together IRL anymore. As long as they're professional on-screen, I hope season 6 will be better than 5 and I am interested in seeing what they'll do with it.

Deb better not die in the next season. She's my favorite character next to Dexter, Batista and Quinn.

 

[Mace Bloodstone]

http://www.tmz.com/2010/12/13/dexter-michael-c-hall-jennifer-carpenter-divorce-split-files/
Hopefully this wont effect the show in any way.

That's a really good picture of her.

 

[flickchick85]

I left season villains out as their deaths are to be expected.

Is it weird that I never thought of her as the "season villain"? I mean, I still thought of her as A villain as I hated her with the passion of a thousand fiery suns, but I always thought of THE villain of that season being the MMPD/Doakes, since it was all focused on them hunting Dex, while Lila was just a complication that happened along the way. But now that you mention it...I guess that kinda makes sense too.

 

[Reek]

well, i guess i may not 'get it' either... but season 5, was not up to par by any means to the other seasons. it felt like the writers did not put half the effort they did for previous seasons. it did not feel like Dexter to me for a high majority the season, and the finale was pretty damn lame in comparison to the others. face it, 1,2,3, and 4 had good finales...and IMO the finale is the last two episodes combined, especially when it comes to this show.

season 5 was a big low after a big high.. so ill keep the faith and hope for a great 6th season, but for anyone to really think season 5 is in the level 3, and moreso 1,2,4 ...it makes me feel like im taking crazy pills
well, i guess i may not 'get it' either... but season 5, was not up to par by any means to the other seasons. it felt like the writers did not put half the effort they did for previous seasons. it did not feel like Dexter to me for a high majority the season, and the finale was pretty damn lame in comparison to the others. face it, 1,2,3, and 4 had good finales...and IMO the finale is the last two episodes combined, especially when it comes to this show.

season 5 was a big low after a big high.. so ill keep the faith and hope for a great 6th season, but for anyone to really think season 5 is in the level 3, and moreso 1,2,4 ...it makes me feel like im taking crazy pills
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC8y0HoopVE

 

[Matt]

Is it weird that I never thought of her as the "season villain"? I mean, I still thought of her as A villain as I hated her with the passion of a thousand fiery suns, but I always thought of THE villain of that season being the MMPD/Doakes, since it was all focused on them hunting Dex, while Lila was just a complication that happened along the way. But now that you mention it...I guess that kinda makes sense too.

Yeah, 2 was a weird season that really blurred the lines. It is hard to say that Doakes/Lundy/MMPD are villains as technically they were in the right, but as you said, Lila was more of a complication than a season villain.

 

[Reek]

yea..BHB(dexter) is the villain in season 2, hes really a villain in all seasons.

 

[Reek]

and before all these opinions go out of line, lets not make this IMDb and SHO.com boards and turn into a full fledged 12 year old ***** fight. lol i enjoy a good board to come discuss stuff with.

 

[Rez]

Lila fit the bill of season villian as she was the last victim to wind up on Dexter's table... which the "villian" always is. I mean, Jimmy Smitts is Dexter's friend for the first 7 or 8 episodes of 3 and only became the full villian at the end.. same thing with Lila. She was his sponser, his girlfriend, and then a crazy ***** murdering Doakes and tryin' to burn **** down.

I loved season 2, Dexter almost being discovered was a great plotline and something that was sorely missing.. it was also the only reason I liked this season, with Quinn and Robocop taking that plot back up.

I like Quinn and Robocop a lot more than I liked Doakes, but I liked what they did with the material and how things played out a lot more in season 2. Doakes in a cage, them working together, then back in the cage.. it was great stuff. Was really sad to see a cop out ending there too.. having Lila kill Doakes was by far the easiest solution to the problem.

 

[DIRECTOR]

That's a really good picture of her.

I wonder if Julia Stiles was in question

 

[Aesop Rocks]

Meh season with a meh season finale.