Dexter

[MolsonInBothHands]

Never watched the show before, but got caught up on Season 1 - 4, having finished watching the last episode 5 minutes ago. I still have chills, not what I was expecting at all. Definitely a new favorite for me. Wow.

[nik-]

Was anyone else happy with the end of season 4 not only because it was well done, but because it meant no more Rita dragging the series down like an anchor?

[VANFLAMESFAN]

I liked the character of Rita. She kept Dexter look normal. She was part of his mask and was intrical to the show. The show is going to be so much different with her out of the picture and Dexter being lost without her.

He always used her to fall back on and for the first time ever, he will feel guilty about what happened.

[jd456]

I just recently started watching this show because a friend of mine wouldn't stop raving about it. So I borrowed Season 1 from her and I love it. I have a lot of catching up to though.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by jd456

I just recently started watching this show because a friend of mine wouldn't stop raving about it. So I borrowed Season 1 from her and I love it. I have a lot of catching up to though.

And a lot of staying out of this thread to do. Trust me.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

I liked the character of Rita. She kept Dexter look normal. She was part of his mask and was intrical to the show. The show is going to be so much different with her out of the picture and Dexter being lost without her.

He always used her to fall back on and for the first time ever, he will feel guilty about what happened.

That and Rita's a babe.

[Flaming Choy]

Originally Posted by Table 5

That and Rita's a babe.

...and showed her boobs.

[Table 5]

Good times.

[1stLand]

**Warning: Spoilers**

I lost alot of respect for Dexter's character in the last season.

He kept toying with Arthur instead of killing him right away like he should have.
Because of that Rita is dead. I agree her character is annoying, but she was a fox.

I actually liked the previous season better with Jimmy Smits.
That was an interesting dynamic (the serial killing duo) until it fell apart at the end.

I hope the next season is similar to the first and revolves around Dexter killing bad guys in each episode rather than him trying to 'find himself' or 'get to know himself better'

I fear it will mainly be about him and trying to cover 'kyle butlers' tracks.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Got my hands on the screener DVD's of Season 5. Watched the first three episodes back to back to back. Couldn't stop watching.

Man, it's good to have Dexter back. Won't give away anything about the new episodes, there's no point. It's best to go in fresh.

Season 5 starts on Sunday.

[cKy]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Got my hands on the screener DVD's of Season 5. Watched the first three episodes back to back to back. Couldn't stop watching.

Man, it's good to have Dexter back. Won't give away anything about the new episodes, there's no point. It's best to go in fresh.

Season 5 starts on Sunday.

Did you come across these DVDs through a connection? Or are they on the intertubes?

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by cKy

Did you come across these DVDs through a connection? Or are they on the intertubes?

Thru work. I co host an entertainment podcast each week and we have signed up to get screener DVD's and other cool stuff from HBO Canada and Movie Central. It's pretty sweet.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by 1stLand

**Warning: Spoilers**

I lost alot of respect for Dexter's character in the last season.

He kept toying with Arthur instead of killing him right away like he should have.
Because of that Rita is dead. I agree her character is annoying, but she was a fox.

I actually liked the previous season better with Jimmy Smits.
That was an interesting dynamic (the serial killing duo) until it fell apart at the end.

I hope the next season is similar to the first and revolves around Dexter killing bad guys in each episode rather than him trying to 'find himself' or 'get to know himself better'

I fear it will mainly be about him and trying to cover 'kyle butlers' tracks.

I hate you.




jk ... to each his own.

[cKy]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Thru work. I co host an entertainment podcast each week and we have signed up to get screener DVD's and other cool stuff from HBO Canada and Movie Central. It's pretty sweet.

Cool, sweet perk,

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by 1stLand

**Warning: Spoilers**

I lost alot of respect for Dexter's character in the last season.

He kept toying with Arthur instead of killing him right away like he should have.
Because of that Rita is dead. I agree her character is annoying, but she was a fox.

I actually liked the previous season better with Jimmy Smits.
That was an interesting dynamic (the serial killing duo) until it fell apart at the end.

I hope the next season is similar to the first and revolves around Dexter killing bad guys in each episode rather than him trying to 'find himself' or 'get to know himself better'

I fear it will mainly be about him and trying to cover 'kyle butlers' tracks.

Oh, could not disagree with you more on nearly all of this post. Season 3 was probably the weakest of a strong bunch. It had its moments, but I thought it was pretty average overall. Season 4 and 2 are my favorites EASILY.

Also, I don't want to see this show going back to Dexter just killing off bad guys. We've seen that done before. We've seen stories of vigilantes time and time again. I never want to see a repeat of Season 1. We need more exploration into Dexter's character and based on what I have seen in the first 3 episodes in Season 5, that's where we are going. Dexter is feeling guilty for the first time in his life and he is looking for help.

The only thing that I agree with was Dexter's responsibilty for Rita's death. Yes, he could have killed Trinity right away, but once he found out he was a family man, he needed to know how to juggle both his lives. He was having trouble back at home and wanted to learn from Trinity. Once he found out Trinity was no different, Dexter decided to pounce and of course, we now know it was too late.

[3 Justin 3]

Jimmy Smits was a b*#&$.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by cKy

Cool, sweet perk,

Trouble comes in paradise when you have to wait a month to see what happens next. I've watched the first 5 episodes of boardwalk empire, and watched them a month ago. I wont get to see the next episode until late October. It's a win-lose situation.

[Mirajj]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Trouble comes in paradise when you have to wait a month to see what happens next. I've watched the first 5 episodes of boardwalk empire, and watched them a month ago. I wont get to see the next episode until late October. It's a win-lose situation.

Not to mention, you likely have to be very careful where you talk about what happens, as some folks can get pretty uptight over spoilers.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Trouble comes in paradise when you have to wait a month to see what happens next. I've watched the first 5 episodes of boardwalk empire, and watched them a month ago. I wont get to see the next episode until late October. It's a win-lose situation.

Excellent point. I remember when the dexter Season 4 premier "leaked" and everybody watched it. I abstained, and when Dexter

Spoiler!

got in that car crash

I was sooooo glad I didn't watch it.

Originally Posted by Mirajj

Not to mention, you likely have to be very careful where you talk about what happens, as some folks can get pretty uptight over spoilers.

Yes, like this folk. I'm a total spoiler diva. I get all pissy and dramatic about it.

[d_phaneuf]

wait some people didn't like the show leading up to rita's death?

I was excited that she got killed, I thought she was bringing the show down and her entire storyline in season 3 was completely unnecessary