However they took him out after 1 episode and the ddk killer was just so uninteresting. Jeremy gives you his thoughts on the series finale. Dexter has been up and down for a while, but nothing could have prepared us for a finale that bad. This season aired from october 1, 2006 to december 17, 2006, and follows dexter s investigation of the ice truck killer. But a fan gripe was the season had dexter dispatching new threats like in a typical season rather than a sense of that the show was arcing toward a finale with dexs world unraveling.
The majority of people on twitter last night, hated the ending of dexter. Introduced in the first episode, dexter, this serial killer targets prostitutes and leaves their bodies severed and bloodless. But, when judging a final season of a tv show, we have to ask ourselves. Before i started watching it i had heard that it was best to stop watching after season 4, and a lot of my friends agreed that it went downhill, but i personally dont see anything wrong with season 5 and what ive seen of. Why i will never get over that horrendous final season of dexter. So much of the stuff you read is that people want the show to be like it was the first few years where dexter would go out and kill people. The endng was kind of stupid where deb just lets dexter and lumen go at the end. The dexter series finale was unbelievably awful buzzfeed.
The stage will be set for season 5 to be the complete unraveling of the world that dexter has skillfully built and maintained for so long. Showtime series not being revived tv series finale. Twitter curates lineup of tv endings worse than game of. Season 4 of dexter is one of the best out of the whole 8 season run. But as it turns out, there was just enough time left for something else. Season 3 starting to lose me jimmy smits character, an aspiring serial killer, discovers dexter s secret. Oct 02, 2018 no matter what people think about rita, she was an integral part of dexters humanity and thats why when she was killed by trinity in the season four finale, dexter was devastated. While the trinity killer may have ultimately forced dexter s hand by killing his thenwife rita, this is the first time that dexter has concluded with so familiar characters involved in a single, shocking event, beautifully setting things up for dexter season 8, the. Season 7 redeemed a show that lost its luster since 4, it had a great set up for a shit storm of consequences for dexter.
I do agree with much of what you say and i literally felt final episode of the previous season was a better finale for the whole show. Ok, so dexter did kill trinity in the finale, but that prediction was the easy part, wasnt it. Debs lifeless body sinks into the same waters where hes dumped untold corpses. There are few shows that suffer from as much controversy as showtimes dexter when it comes to the series finale. Dexter is done, all thats necessary now is to dispose of all the plastic sheeting, and send the shows lifeless body to the deep six. He didnt like it either, and actually isnt even sure if he watched. Sep 23, 20 the rumored leaks were wrong about the ending. Showtime series not being revived by regina avalos, december 2, 2015 dexter left showtime after eight seasons two years ago, but fans. The 3 most common complaints about how dexter ended. The breaking bad finale better not suck as bad as dexter did. Dec 04, 2014 the eighth and final season of dexter was an abomination marring a oncerespectable tv series.
Okay, i think we truly got the two actual terrible seasons out of the way, because season 5 wasnt bad. All others, proceed remember when deb falling in love with dexter seemed like the worst choice she could possibly make. Hall answers tons of fan questions on reddit the worst thing a fan said to me is that the finale of dexter sucked michael c. In the season one finale, dexter follows the clues left for him by the ice truck killer in an effort to rescue his kidnapped loved one, while ritas ex tries to convince her that dexter is too dangerous to be around their children. The 10 most disappointing tv finales, according to angry. Both the thematic potential of dexter s newfound family and the parallels with his old family. Dec 20, 2010 the core story this season, between dexter and julia stiles lumen, totally worked.
I didnt watch dexter when its first season premiered, but i got sucked into it during the second season. Hall and arthur mitchell, a very special kind of monster, unnervingly portrayed by john lithgow in his emmy and golden globewinning performance. Being a huge dexter fan i was tuned into the finale much like everyone else did last night. A shocking twist ends the showtime series dexter the rumored leaks were wrong about the ending. Season 6 was going alright, up until they brought brian back, and that when i really started to get interested. Sep 22, 20 90 dexters season finale delivered drama and excitement not found in other episodes this season. Sep 23, 20 i do agree with much of what you say and i literally felt final episode of the previous season was a better finale for the whole show. In the next season, they gave ample time for dexter to accept his pain and deal with it as normal people do. Im watching through dexter for the first time, and im nearly finished season 6. After eight seasons and a legion of devoted fans, dexters series finale was. Reviews for dexter finale episode 812, remember the. The finale continued the downward spiral that dexter season 8 had set new low benchmarks in. Zachs death rattled dexter none, and he didnt seem too torn about trying to kill vogels son, daniel, when.
Did the dexter finale really suck, or do we just hate tv. Sep 25, 20 after an 8 season run, the showtime series dexter comes to an end. After what has been a slow, boring final season, dexter s season finale delivered drama and excitement not found in. I dont think i even watched it, he told the daily beast. Last nights dexter series finale made us so angry we almost threw. When it was announced that dexter s eighth season would be its last, the news was not entirely unwelcome. Theory what if dexters ending was intentionally terrible to make us. It felt like we had done that with laguerta last season and with lundy in season 2. Evelyn vogel, an expert on psychiatry who returns to miami.
Why dexters finale is the worst of all time screen rant. Season 2 which i also liked lila, dexter s sponsor also a murderer, discovers dexter s secret. Season 3 was indeed a poor season though, so if thats what you meant then i agree. Dexter, showtimes popular tv series, has an infamous finale.
Sep 23, 20 the ending sucked i realize that what happened to debra is a big shock to dexter and that he thinks that its his fault but he should have gone to argentina with harrison and hannah and try to. Sep 23, 20 dexter has been up and down for a while, but nothing could have prepared us for a finale that bad. Hall s reddit ama is over and we picked the best of the fan questions he answered. Several months after the second season finale, dexter hunts down drug dealer fred freebo bowman but mistakenly kills an innocent man who happens to be the younger brother of assistant district attorney miguel prado. For those of you who didnt catch the series final episode sunday night and well put the requisite spoiler alert here. The eighth and final season of dexter was an abomination marring a oncerespectable tv series. The finale most definitely sucked, but i certainly enjoyed the ride. If we havent convinced you to subscribe to sho yet, run, dont walk, when these dvds hit the streets. I thought it was narratively satisfying but it was not so savory. Nicknamed the psychopath whisperer, she claims to have structured the code for him alongside harry. Did the dexter finale really suck, or do we just hate tv show endings. Its an american import about a white male antihero with a.
Dexter is at home, perusing his family photos in the dark when a voicemail notification from his phone interrupts his inner monologue. With largely pisspoor new characters, killers and plot development, dexter spiraled downward into a. Please hand back your award for worst finale series. If it wasnt the last season it wouldnt have been judged as harshly but it was. Here is a synopsis of what happened in the episode. This is reflected in the shows season 8 rotten tomatoes score, which show the audience had a 50 percent approval, while critics. The core story this season, between dexter and julia stiles lumen, totally worked. See, you dont have to be an asshole to say something nice. Dexter directly and indirectly hurt almost everyone that he came across in his life. I cant tell you exactly why some people didnt like 57, since i still did like those seasons, but i can tell you why i didnt like season 8.
Personally, i wasnt disappointed with the finale nearly as much as i expected myself to be after the episodes preceding it. The season follows dexter morgan, who is forced to deal with his past when he comes across dr. Cheers to showtimes dexter for a fitting ending to another great season. The 10 most disappointing tv finales, according to angry fans. Daybreak was convoluted and cluttered, but thats preferable to the lolz that dexter came up with for 12 straight weeks. Reviews the dexter finale leaves billy feeling depressed, but not because the shows now finished for good. If you have yet to watch dexters season finale, avert your eyes. Dexter had been running on creative fumes the past few seasons, and sunday nights series finale despite its emotional flourishes merely underscored that this was a series well. Sep 23, 20 dexter producers explain finale, defend final season. If you have yet to watch dexter s season finale, avert your eyes.
It wasnt perfect by any means, but it wasnt a complete disappointment. Halls serial killer is not returning for a ninth season, despite a photoshopped poster indicating just that a supposed promotional poster promising a ninth season of the showtime series, which ended in 20, has been making the rounds, just in time for the finale s fifth anniversary. Its hard to fully process ones feelings about the end of a television series thats lasted as long as dexter has. During a reddit ama, the actor took a moment to address why the creative decision was made to keep the famed serial killer alive at the end of the drama. For 8 seasons, dexter has been in denial of the fact that everyone he. Hall is finally opening up about dexter s universallypanned series finale, and he feels your pain. My initial reaction to the finale went from tears, to confusion, and then to an epiphany with a smirk on my face. That season 6 ending however was done incredibly well and everyone was excited to see. Series finale sets ratings record september 23, 20. Oct 01, 2016 okay, i think we truly got the two actual terrible seasons out of the way, because season 5 wasnt bad. Dexter ending explained and alternate ending revealed. This is made more clear during season 2, during his affair with lila.
Unfolding with tragic inevitability, dexter s fourth season is a taut game of cat and mouse between dexter emmy nominee michael c. The buildup and crushing rejection of dexter s entire growth as a character for eight seasons. The dexter series finale was unbelievably awful dexter has been up and down for a while, but nothing could have prepared us for a finale that bad. Vogels son is not only a genius, but also a serial killer, that faked his own death, got a new identity, then ended up in the same city as dexter, precisely when vogel thought shed move in. I dont understand why there is so much hate for the ending. So i watched the dexter finale the other day, like every other fan who had desperately held on after years and years of continuous disappointment, and discovered that i should have probably quit back in season 4, after rita died. Their plan to track down a sadistic rape squad sucked me in and gave me the kills that i love watching so much. Dexter series finale branded lamest ending in recent tv history. However, my reaction was different than the majority of people on twitter.
Dexter quite accurately observes once again that hes a danger to anyone he loves. Season 7 is better, then season 8 is just horrible, especially the finale. This article spoils major plot points of the tv series, dexter. September marked the end for two of the most popular dramas on television. Dec 17, 2012 the dexter season 7 finale may not be the most shocking episode the series has seen, however it certainly is the most propound.
The buildup and crushing rejection of dexters entire growth as a character for eight seasons. Dexter producers explain finale, defend final season. I was disappointed with much of season 8 and the finale was the final kick in the. Their plan to track down a sadistic rape squad sucked me in and gave me. The series finale was the best dexter episode in years. For many twitter users, dexter was the worst tv finale of all time. After finishing the last episode of season 4 i was left with many emotions mostly being shock and sorrow. Dexter, the serial killer series that you grew to love has finally aired its last episode. Elsewhere, deb takes a job as a private investigator, and masuka learns that he has a daughter.
Before the season started, you said the core idea behind this finale has been in the works for years. Deb and dexter entering the party after kaguertas death and we dont know which way debs going. Its more the quality dropoff particularly in the final season with unrealistic event. Theory what if dexters ending was intentionally terrible to make usthe fans have a. How the series finale of dexter was brilliant and why it sucked.
Dexter would fly out the next morning and end the season in the keys, sunbathing next to rita. It was an alright finale for what the season allowed. How the series finale of dexter was brilliant and why it. Hall is finally opening up about dexters universallypanned series finale, and he feels your pain. The eighth and final season of dexter premiered on june 30, 20. I actually liked julia stiles lumen i know some didnt and dexter s need to help her kill. Hall is well aware that you thought the dexter finale was the worst. O ne of the most talkedabout television programmes of the past decade is currently building up to its longawaited series finale. Dexter season finaletwo days later, and i still feel like.
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