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T@T · 12-19-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KOgear

No don't think it made up for it, this season has been so boring.. with awful storylines. Even this episode was bad until the final 10 minutes.

Spoiler!

I'll call your spoiler and raise you two.

Spoiler!

3 Justin 3 · 12-19-2011, 01:43 AM

I thought this season was better than season 5, but it really took a nose dive during the last half of the season. I thought after the first 4-5 episodes of the season were really strong and the villain looked to be pretty cool, but as the season went on it just seemed to drag out and it really didn't need 12 episodes to tell the main story, could have been done in like 7. As cool as the Brian Mosler scene was at the end of ep. 6, the next episode was boring.

Also, sucks that we didn't get to see Dex's reaction to the Ice-truck hand.

Really hope that during season 7 s*** hits the fan.

vilzeh · 12-19-2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by T@T

I'll call your spoiler and raise you two.

Spoiler!

TurnedTheCorner · 12-19-2011, 06:58 AM

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Henry Fool · 12-19-2011, 08:29 AM

I don't think I've ever seen so many gaping plot holes and idiocies as there were in season 6 of Dexter, and I mean that. So much eye-rolling and head-slapping, shouting at the television. Every 5 minutes there was something. I feel sorry for Deb and Dex because they have to be in this show. And the final scene, it didn't have to happen that way, just out of pure dumb luck and pure dumb Dexter stupidity.

What a train wreck. Textbook for future generations on how not to write for television. I think the season was actually conceived and written by Satan, but I don't have any concrete proof yet.

Lithium · 12-19-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Henry Fool

I don't think I've ever seen so many gaping plot holes and idiocies as there were in season 6 of Dexter, and I mean that. So much eye-rolling and head-slapping, shouting at the television. Every 5 minutes there was something.

You know how fiction works right?

BlackRedGold25 · 12-19-2011, 09:00 AM

It was obvious Deb was going to see Dex kill DDK. The whole Deb in love with Dex doesnt make any sense otherwise. If she was going to just miss seeing Dex do it they would have built up her going to the church more. Or at all.

It's a good way to move the story ahead going forward but they did it in a really sloppy way.

Thor · 12-19-2011, 09:27 AM

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Henry Fool · 12-19-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lithium

You know how fiction works right?

I know that it's not supposed to suck. I know that it's not supposed treat the viewers like idiots.

What went wrong with season 6 is a long, detailed, embarrassing list, I can assure you, but I do understand that everyone enjoys their entertainment in their own way, and I don't particularly want to be a wet blanket.

But really, it was appalling. If you liked it, you're better off not having the problems pointed out to you.

CedarMeter · 12-19-2011, 12:22 PM

In the Dexter books Deb knows he's a killer and she just deals with it..

Lithium · 12-19-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry Fool

I know that it's not supposed to suck. I know that it's not supposed treat the viewers like idiots.

What went wrong with season 6 is a long, detailed, embarrassing list, I can assure you, but I do understand that everyone enjoys their entertainment in their own way, and I don't particularly want to be a wet blanket.

But really, it was appalling. If you liked it, you're better off not having the problems pointed out to you.

The biggest problem in the Dexter series was killed off at the end of Season 4.

Once 7 and 8 are done, season 6 is going to be a season which was required for the character development of Deb and Dexter.

While I agree 6 hasn't been the best for entertainment, it still did a good job story telling.

My favorite seasons go: 4, 1, 2, 5, 6 ----------> 3

It's a toss up between 2 and 5 though, Lila in season 2 was brutal to watch, but Doakes is awesome.

VANFLAMESFAN · 12-19-2011, 12:26 PM

4, 2, 1, 3, 5, 6 for me.

trackercowe · 12-19-2011, 12:44 PM

I didn't think this season was that bad; Colin Hanks did an admirable job playing the psychotic, but they never really played up the fact that he almost had the same mentoring relationship with Gellar as Dexter did with his father. Obviously the only real difference is Travis sort of made up the relationship, but obviously he was too crazed to figure that out. Which is another thing they never really delved into. that Dexter basically killed an insane person who had no idea what he was doing (until the end at least). If Marshall was caught he may not of received the death penalty as he was completely out of his mind.

But, I do agree the plot holes are really dragging the season down. I guess the biggest one is how sloppy Dexter has gotten, which was obviously shown last night when he finally was caught in the act. Another thing that confused me was in last nights show, didn't any of the detective's notice that Marshall's painting had Dexter's big face in the middle of it? Did I miss something there (was it painted over)?

If I had to rank the seasons I would go: 4-1-2-6-5-3

You would think next season will be good, as we'll finally see what is up with the Lab Geek (is he Dexter's relative, or just an admirer of his work?), and how Deb will react to Dexter's little problem. I wonder if she'll quickly realize Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher, and killing Marshall is not his first time.

silentsim · 12-19-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by trackercowe

I didn't think this season was that bad; Colin Hanks did an admirable job playing the psychotic, but they never really played up the fact that he almost had the same mentoring relationship with Gellar as Dexter did with his father. Obviously the only real difference is Travis sort of made up the relationship, but obviously he was too crazed to figure that out. Which is another thing they never really delved into. that Dexter basically killed an insane person who had no idea what he was doing (until the end at least). If Marshall was caught he may not of received the death penalty as he was completely out of his mind.

But, I do agree the plot holes are really dragging the season down. I guess the biggest one is how sloppy Dexter has gotten, which was obviously shown last night when he finally was caught in the act. Another thing that confused me was in last nights show, didn't any of the detective's notice that Marshall's painting had Dexter's big face in the middle of it? Did I miss something there (was it painted over)?

If I had to rank the seasons I would go: 4-1-2-6-5-3

You would think next season will be good, as we'll finally see what is up with the Lab Geek (is he Dexter's relative, or just an admirer of his work?), and how Deb will react to Dexter's little problem. I wonder if she'll quickly realize Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher, and killing Marshall is not his first time.

dexter took a hammer and smashed his face off when he entered the crime scene first

Cecil Terwilliger · 12-19-2011, 12:49 PM

I think some of you guys are romanticizing the previous seasons. Go back and watch 1-4 again. There are some pretty blatant plot holes and ridiculous, almost moronic, plot lines.

The entire plot of season 1 was a bit out there. Or how about the fact that every killer in the last 6 seasons has mysteriously disappeared never to be seen again?

That being said I still really enjoy Dexter and think it is one of the best shows on TV.

Henry Fool · 12-19-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by silentsim

dexter took a hammer and smashed his face off when he entered the crime scene first

The other detectives were careful not to enter the crime scene before Dexter. Batista said so. Something they've never done before as far as I can remember. So apparently they opened the door, saw two bodies on the floor, but never searched the rest of the house. Didn't search for other victims, who may still be alive, or for the murderer who may have still been inside for all they knew. No one went into the next room before Dexter. Instead they waited for him.

Well that was convenient. I'm telling you: EVERY 5 MINUTES IT WAS SOMETHING.

aaronck · 12-19-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry Fool

The other detectives were careful not to enter the crime scene before Dexter. Batista said so. Something they've never done before as far as I can remember. So apparently they opened the door, saw two bodies on the floor, but never searched the rest of the house. Didn't search for other victims, who may still be alive, or for the murderer who may have still been inside for all they knew. No one went into the next room before Dexter. Instead they waited for him.

Well that was convenient. I'm telling you: EVERY 5 MINUTES IT WAS SOMETHING.

I thought the same thing, it's convenient that no police officers entered the murder scene, they had no idea it was DDK, just an old couple dead on the floor. No worries Dexter, we waited for you!

3 Justin 3 · 12-19-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by trackercowe

I didn't think this season was that bad; Colin Hanks did an admirable job playing the psychotic, but they never really played up the fact that he almost had the same mentoring relationship with Gellar as Dexter did with his father. Obviously the only real difference is Travis sort of made up the relationship, but obviously he was too crazed to figure that out. Which is another thing they never really delved into. that Dexter basically killed an insane person who had no idea what he was doing (until the end at least). If Marshall was caught he may not of received the death penalty as he was completely out of his mind.

But, I do agree the plot holes are really dragging the season down. I guess the biggest one is how sloppy Dexter has gotten, which was obviously shown last night when he finally was caught in the act. Another thing that confused me was in last nights show, didn't any of the detective's notice that Marshall's painting had Dexter's big face in the middle of it? Did I miss something there (was it painted over)?

If I had to rank the seasons I would go: 4-1-2-6-5-3

You would think next season will be good, as we'll finally see what is up with the Lab Geek (is he Dexter's relative, or just an admirer of his work?), and how Deb will react to Dexter's little problem. I wonder if she'll quickly realize Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher, and killing Marshall is not his first time.

I'd rank the season's the same as you. Even though this show has really glaring plot holes, it is still one of my favorites. You can't really have a show like this without plot holes. You really think someone would get away with like 300+ murders? You couldn't make a show like this without plot holes, it wouldn't work.

Can't wait for next season again.

afc wimbledon · 12-19-2011, 06:53 PM

The problem with most N American shows, Dexter included, is the need to keep them going. Had they just made a 2 or 3 season show and then dropped it it would be fine, but if you keep making shows in the end they either have to dial up the action/drama or they become dull and repetative.

VANFLAMESFAN · 12-19-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon

The problem with most N American shows, Dexter included, is the need to keep them going. Had they just made a 2 or 3 season show and then dropped it it would be fine, but if you keep making shows in the end they either have to dial up the action/drama or they become dull and repetative.

Not sure if I agree that 2-3 is the limit. It all depends on the writing. Can they keep it fresh?

The Shield was very good all the way thru and can be argued that Season 7 was its best.

Breaking Bad has done 4 amazing seasons, each one out-doing the previous.

The Wire was strong well into its fifth season.

Sons of Anarchy just finished their strongest season and it was S4

Dexter's best season was probably S4

There are exceptions and yeah, some shows go on to long and I believe Dexter is one of them, but if done right, I got no problem with a show going between 5-7 seasons.