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Dexter Season 2 thread (Showtime TV series)
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Dude, the night of the OJ highway chase my brother couldn't sleep because he thought OJ was going to come through his window and kill him with an axe. We were 2500 miles away.DevelopmentArrested said:
Kids get scared of that kind of news all the time.
Hero of Canton
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fistfulofmetal said:
That's the bit. Utterly ludicrous. And not only to look, but to touch too. Ruined the episode for me, that did. I'm not convinced they'd let Dex in on his own either. They've got a special team on the case and he's not part of it.
Just watched the episode. That was probably the weakest of the season so far, and it may have had some of the most overt problems in the series so far (the whole showing Dexter's Michael Jackson-look-a-like sponsor the bodies, pointless go nowhere Doakes plot, LaGuerta soap opera shenanigans), but I didn't think it was that terrible. More of a spinning its wheels ep, but not bad.
I would like to do some general bitching though. Keep in mind that most of it isn't about this episode specifically. Some of it isn't even about this season specifically.
First and foremost, my most objective complaint: this season doesn't look as good as last season. Cinematography is lax compared to first season (which I recently rewatched). Maybe this has to do with the move of the production to LA, maybe it has to do with new crew members; I dunno, but it's kind of striking. It looks like a normal TV show now whereas previously it looked like a shining example of the production values you can get on cable.
This applies to the first and second season, in bits and pieces, and I am bringing it up now because it has especially been evident in the last two episodes: Is Dexter really a sociopathic serial killer? In season 1 I chocked this up to it probably being very difficult to write a realistic unemotional psychopath, but as the season went on, I wondered if they intentionally gave Dexter feelings. It's even more obvious now, to the point where I am wondering how intentional it is. Dexter talks about hope and caring, and he has feelings for his girlfriend, Darla, and the kids. He evidently cares seriously about the recovery process for god knows what reason. Anxiety over being caught is cool, but it's like we're getting a bit too much of the full spectrum for me to really buy that duder is a psychopath.
I still don't care about anyone else in the police department despite the show's (usually half-assed) attempts to make them interesting characters. Gimme Dexter, gimme Debra (although she's been boring this season, too).
Young actors with hideous moles all over their faces should be glad that the show requires flashbacks of Dexter at various ages, lest they be standing in the bread lines.
So who do you think is going to discover Dexter's secret first? Michael Jackson or Rita's mom? Lundy?
Overall I am digging this season. It's not as manically paced as the first, but there's time to get it on.
I would like to do some general bitching though. Keep in mind that most of it isn't about this episode specifically. Some of it isn't even about this season specifically.
First and foremost, my most objective complaint: this season doesn't look as good as last season. Cinematography is lax compared to first season (which I recently rewatched). Maybe this has to do with the move of the production to LA, maybe it has to do with new crew members; I dunno, but it's kind of striking. It looks like a normal TV show now whereas previously it looked like a shining example of the production values you can get on cable.
This applies to the first and second season, in bits and pieces, and I am bringing it up now because it has especially been evident in the last two episodes: Is Dexter really a sociopathic serial killer? In season 1 I chocked this up to it probably being very difficult to write a realistic unemotional psychopath, but as the season went on, I wondered if they intentionally gave Dexter feelings. It's even more obvious now, to the point where I am wondering how intentional it is. Dexter talks about hope and caring, and he has feelings for his girlfriend, Darla, and the kids. He evidently cares seriously about the recovery process for god knows what reason. Anxiety over being caught is cool, but it's like we're getting a bit too much of the full spectrum for me to really buy that duder is a psychopath.
I still don't care about anyone else in the police department despite the show's (usually half-assed) attempts to make them interesting characters. Gimme Dexter, gimme Debra (although she's been boring this season, too).
Young actors with hideous moles all over their faces should be glad that the show requires flashbacks of Dexter at various ages, lest they be standing in the bread lines.
So who do you think is going to discover Dexter's secret first? Michael Jackson or Rita's mom? Lundy?
Overall I am digging this season. It's not as manically paced as the first, but there's time to get it on.
Dunno what all the bitching is about regarding
So ya, it's possible and not totally crazy.
Dexter bringing Lila into the temp. morgue.
Dexter was temporarily assigned to the team, so he's probably encountered the guard before. Second, the guard may even be someone from the precinct (you think the FBI is gonna do that bitch work?) that he knows. And third, they've had specialists going in and out of that place ... he could have just lied and said she was working on the case.
Finally, regarding all of the above, what you see as unrealistic now may have consequences later. Maybe Dex *did* lie his way in with Lila, maybe the FBI agent in charge *will* ask Dex about it..
Dexter was temporarily assigned to the team, so he's probably encountered the guard before. Second, the guard may even be someone from the precinct (you think the FBI is gonna do that bitch work?) that he knows. And third, they've had specialists going in and out of that place ... he could have just lied and said she was working on the case.
Finally, regarding all of the above, what you see as unrealistic now may have consequences later. Maybe Dex *did* lie his way in with Lila, maybe the FBI agent in charge *will* ask Dex about it..
So ya, it's possible and not totally crazy.
bggrthnjsus
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i actually really like this season a lot, despite a couple random stupid inconsistencies and unbelievable bits, i'm willing to suspend a little disbelief here.
The Storyteller
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My only major complaint about this season so far is all the LaGuerta and Esme soap.
It's lame, and really doesn't and shouldn't have a place in this show. Other than that, aside from the occasional nitpicks, its all good.
I have to agree with this. They are trying, but Doakes is still terribly intense and Angel is boring, Laguerta has her moments; none of them in this season. It's all about Dexter for me. He is (as he should be) the main reason why this show is so compelling. Rita is awesome also, and is definitely the strongest female on the show.
It's lame, and really doesn't and shouldn't have a place in this show. Other than that, aside from the occasional nitpicks, its all good.
White Man said:
I have to agree with this. They are trying, but Doakes is still terribly intense and Angel is boring, Laguerta has her moments; none of them in this season. It's all about Dexter for me. He is (as he should be) the main reason why this show is so compelling. Rita is awesome also, and is definitely the strongest female on the show.
Rabid Wolverine
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Im glad we are finally seeing flashbacks from Harry in Dexters younger days again.
That was an OK episode, but
I really hope he starts killing again soon. If they drag this "recovery process" thing throughout the entire season, I'm going to be a bit upset. You know he's not going to stop killing, so if they prolong this story arc until the end of this season and try to make it some sort of surprise when he finally does kill again, it's going to seem pretty damn lame.
Kabuki Waq
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amm said:
They make Dex kill Lilah some how i just know it.
bggrthnjsus
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yea good episode, but also like mentioned
god i love this show, even for all its stupid inconsistencies that have been noted here
also, i like how
it's a little cooler when he's killing left and right...although this season is about him coming to grips with who he is and trying to outsmart the police moreso than outsmarting criminals
god i love this show, even for all its stupid inconsistencies that have been noted here
also, i like how
dexter can actually use heroin use as a euphemism
fistfulofmetal
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I was wondering how long it would take until we saw that chicks tits.
Nice.
Nice.
Yeah, that was hotness. Showtime FTW.
Anyway, they're
That said, I'm looking forward to next weeks episode. Going to get real.
Anyway, they're
clearly setting Lilah up to be his "sidekick" but she'll "go astray" and not follow "Harry's Rules." This will require Dexter to kill her which will be tragic, because they'll probably form a relationship in that time. One might say this is a redux of last season but I think in the end it's different enough to be considered its own concept.
That said, I'm looking forward to next weeks episode. Going to get real.
DarkJediKnight
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I need to see more of Lila nekkid! Wow! That chick has amazing smooth skin.
DevelopmentArrested
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Spoilers for Dexter Book 2
Seems like instead of making Rita's kids into killers, Dex is going to turn Lilah into one.
OMG AT THE END! How is he going to get out of this one? "uh, yeah, I usually look for traces of blood in my boat all the time"... 
DarkJediKnight said:
She looks too much like my sister for me to enjoy that... fully.
joshcryer said:
After season 1 that's just too predictable, I really hope they do something new.
DevelopmentArrested said:
Wait, what!?
in the books he turns rita's kids into killers? how? why? does he succeed? ^3%@#2532!! details please! I never read the books but I want to know more about this.
DevelopmentArrested
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I also heard (about Book 2)
That Doakes gets his tongue cut off
Stoney Mason
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I think Debra is going to get with that lead detective on the case because she's looking for a daddy figure.
I'll be your daddy bitch!
DevelopmentArrested
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Someone on Gfaqs dressed as Dexter for Halloween
DarkJediKnight
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Stoney Mason said:
I get that vibe too. Cops in training take notice, once you're older, it might come in handy. :lol
fistfulofmetal
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Awwww, fucking Dexter!
VistraNorrez
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While I don't like the Dexter-Lila relationship, they are building it well. I feel like Dexter and Rita should be together though, and I hope that's how it ends up.
Looks like Doakes has an even shadier past than thought, I feel he may end up in a terrible situation by seasons end.
I do not like the allusions to a Deb and Lundy relationship. I hope it doesn't turn into that.
Glad to see Dex Kill again. It'll be interesting to see how the BHB case unfolds. He cut it close and took a big risk. I don't think Lundy's as clueless as he came off this time.
Looks like Doakes has an even shadier past than thought, I feel he may end up in a terrible situation by seasons end.
I do not like the allusions to a Deb and Lundy relationship. I hope it doesn't turn into that.
Glad to see Dex Kill again. It'll be interesting to see how the BHB case unfolds. He cut it close and took a big risk. I don't think Lundy's as clueless as he came off this time.
Fatalah
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This season hasn't let me down yet. Tonight's episode was really incredible. I was drawn to this show because of my love of Six Feet Under.
I used to think Peter Krause was amazing, but with Michael C. Hall putting out performances like tonight...I don't know who's better.
Can't wait to see what happens next week!
I used to think Peter Krause was amazing, but with Michael C. Hall putting out performances like tonight...I don't know who's better.
Can't wait to see what happens next week!
Stoney Mason
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Masuka is God!
DarkJediKnight
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I have a suspicion that Lundy already knows.
Kabuki Waq
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DarkJediKnight said:
yea i get that feeling too. I am glad Dex and Rita are seemingly over ...she was getting annoying.
Escalation
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Really great episode. Crazy shit when they were hearing Lila on the answering machine.
BotoxAgent
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last night's episode was the best one yet! so many "holy crap" moments. I love this show.
I feel bad for Rita, she's been nothing but a good, caring, trusting g/f.
I feel bad for Rita, she's been nothing but a good, caring, trusting g/f.
Dexter changing girls is like the ultimate metaphor for his crumbling faith in Harry's Code. Rita was a safe choice to keep up appearances, Lila's slowly breaking down his wall, something Harry would not condone of. I like his insecurity and his improvisation around the office too. Him tripping the alarm to wipe the marina videos will probably come back to haunt him. As others suggested, Lundy knows or at least expects something, kinda like Doaks, but less out in the open. Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies even closer.
I'm really curious to see how this season unfolds. I like the new, self-aware Dexter better than the cold, calculating one, and I hope they keep him around. Ending this season with him returning to Rita and finding out that Harry was right all along seems like a cop-out. But if he ends up throwing out Harry's Code completely, how are they going to make next season interesting?
I'm really curious to see how this season unfolds. I like the new, self-aware Dexter better than the cold, calculating one, and I hope they keep him around. Ending this season with him returning to Rita and finding out that Harry was right all along seems like a cop-out. But if he ends up throwing out Harry's Code completely, how are they going to make next season interesting?
Kyuuketsu_Night
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You can always count on Debra to say something that either messes everything up or saves the day...
Fatalah said:
werd. Season 2 keeps getting better and better.
I enjoy seeing Dex break down. I liked when he was cold blooded and calm....but seeing that crash is so good.
Only thing I don't like is the looming capture. It's like every episode he rectifies something that causes another problem. It's kinda fustrating. I'd rather him just work towards handling the heat in full.
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