I thought season one was great overall. A significant improvement over the past few seasons. They did a great job in casting, well beyond the remarkable look-alikes in most cases. I still don't entirely understand Spencer's motive in kidnapping and murdering all those children. I feel like I missed a piece of dialogue there. I know why he went after his own "son", but what explains his methodology with the other boys? Was he just trying to frame the cartel to have them taken down... but what was with the lunch box, the finger, and the confinement/torture? I felt like that could have been better explained.
I did like the subplot with Brian Moser, yet felt it was wrapped up too neatly. I hope they bring him back into future seasons. Why did he leave Dexter alone for so many years, only to reappear as the Ice Truck Killer in season one? I also hope they give more weight into why Harry Morgan commits suicide, as it seems like he's all in favour of Dexter's Dark Passenger right now. What makes Harry change his mind?
One thing I took away from the series is that I ended up being angry that they killed off Debra at the end of season eight. I know she's just a character in a show, but she didn't deserve to die like that. It's upsetting knowing the strides she made over the years, only to realize she was killed off like that. Considering the reboots I'm sure they'd love to find a way to bring her back... The show will not be the same without her foul mouth (and heart) in tow.
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